ERHC Energy Inc. Announces the Passing Away of Director Clement Nwizubo

HOUSTON, TX, Jul 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
ERHC Energy Inc. (OTCBB: ERHE), a publicly traded American company with
oil and gas assets in the highly prospective Gulf of Guinea off the coast
of West Africa, received information from family members of its director,
Clement Nwizubo, that he passed away in June 2009. He had served as
director of the Company from 2006 until his death.

"Mr. Nwizubo was an extraordinarily hardworking and dedicated
professional. As a director of ERHC Energy, he conducted himself with the
utmost integrity and highest regard for the interests of the Company's
shareholders," said chief operating officer Peter Ntephe. "Clement served
as a member of all of our Board Committees, and over the past few years
provided great leadership and direction as Chairman of our Audit
Committee. We will sorely miss his guidance, support and ebullient
presence."

"I speak for all of our directors and employees when I say that we have
lost a close friend. Our thoughts are with his wife and his family to whom
we extend our deepest condolences," Mr. Ntephe concluded.

The Company will seek to add another director to replace Clement.

About ERHC Energy

ERHC Energy Inc. is a Houston-based independent oil and gas company
focused on growth through high impact exploration in the highly
prospective Gulf of Guinea and the development of undeveloped and
marginal oil and gas fields. ERHC is committed to creating and delivering
significant value for its shareholders, investors and employees, and to
sustainable and profitable growth through risk balanced smart
exploration, cost efficient development and high margin production. For
more information, visit www.erhc.com.

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