Francis Otunta
| Prof. Francis Otunta | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture | |
|
Assumed office March 1, 2016 | |
| Appointed by | MOUAU Governing Council |
| Preceded by | Hilary Edeoga |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta April 29, 1958 Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse(s) | Bertha Otunta |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Religion | Christian |
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
- ↑ Ugwu, Emmanuel (30 March 2016). "VC Decries Attempt to Drag MOUAU into Abia Politics". ThisDay Live. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Udeajah, Gordi (6 December 2015). "New Vice Chancellor For University Of Agriculture, Umudike". The Guardian Newspaper. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "From Edeoga to Otunta, MOUAU's Devt Continues". ThisDay Live. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
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