Francis Otunta

Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta (born 29 April 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]

Prof.

Francis Otunta
Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Assumed office
1 March 2016 (2016-03-01)
Appointed byMOUAU Governing Council
Preceded byHilary Edeoga
Personal details
Born
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta

(1958-04-29) 29 April 1958
Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Spouse(s)Bertha Otunta
Children6
OccupationAcademic

Career

Prior to his appointment as 5th 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] Prof Francis O. Otunta took the mantle of leadership as the Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from Prof Hillary Edeoga officially on 1 March 2016.

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]

See also

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. 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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