Francis Otunta

Prof.
Francis Otunta
Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Assumed office
March 1, 2016 (2016-03-01)
Appointed by MOUAU Governing Council
Preceded by Hilary Edeoga
Personal details
Born Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta
(1958-04-29) April 29, 1958
Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Spouse(s) Bertha Otunta
Children 6
Occupation Academic

Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta (born April 29, 1958) is a Nigerian academic.[1] He currently serves as the fifth Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture upon his appointment in December 2015.[2]

Career

Prior to his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Otunta had previously worked as a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Benin.[3] He is also a former Rector of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, a post he held from 2006–2014.[3]

Personal life

Otunta hails from Amangwu Nkpoghoro Village in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He is married Bertha Otunta with whom they have six children.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Ugwu, Emmanuel (30 March 2016). "VC Decries Attempt to Drag MOUAU into Abia Politics". ThisDay Live. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Okoro, Boniface (16 December 2015). "Prof. Otunta emerges new VC of Michael Okpara University •How he beat 31 other candidates". News Express. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  3. 1 2 Udeajah, Gordi (6 December 2015). "New Vice Chancellor For University Of Agriculture, Umudike". The Guardian Newspaper. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "From Edeoga to Otunta, MOUAU’s Devt Continues". ThisDay Live. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
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