Asteroids named after people called Alphonsus
(548624) Ekwerike
Alphonsus Ekwerike (1960–2022) was an early participant of the International Astronomical Search Collaboration and the first Nigerian to discover an asteroid. He was also a prominent professional in the medicine and health sciences fields. His contributions and dedication to education will be remembered. Name suggested by Patrick Miller and the IASC.Discovered 15 September 2010 by R. Holmes, Charleston