Ivara Esege

Ivara Esege is a doctor and the husband of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. He is the father of Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, one of Adichie's twin sons, who died at 21 months old in January 2024. Esege is newsworthy due to the circumstances surrounding his son's death, which has prompted a public outcry and calls for healthcare reform in Nigeria. Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of negligence, alleging that her son was given an overdose of a sedative. An inquest into Nkanu Nnamdi Esege's death is scheduled to begin in April at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos. The case has highlighted broader issues within the Nigerian healthcare system, including concerns about inadequate care and negligence, making it a matter of national significance.