Media practitioner clocked 53 on the 12^th of November. A native of Amangwu village, he attended Nnodo Boys Secondary School, Abakaliki and the University of Nigeria. He was Associate Director, Dawn Functions Ltd and Managing Partner of Remark Consulting. He is the immediate past Secretary General of Nzuko Aro, past Chairman, Amangwu Development Union, Lagos branch and member, Ezienyi Club. He is a former captain of the University of Nigeria Nsukka handball team. Ernie is married to Ijeoma and blessed with children.