Francis Otunta
Francis Otunta | |
|---|---|
| Former Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture | |
| In office 1 March 2016 – 1 March 2021 | |
| Appointed by | MOUAU Governing Council |
| Preceded by | Hilary Edeoga |
| Succeeded by | Maduebibisi Iwe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta 29 April 1958 Academic |
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta (29 April 1958 – 30 March 2021) was a Nigerian mathematician and academic administrator.Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture upon his appointment in December 2015.[2]
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
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 hailed from Amangwu Nkpoghoro Village in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He was married to Bertha Otunta with whom he had six children.[4]
Death
He died in a vehicle accident and was buried on September 10, 2021, in Afikpo.[5]
See also
References
- 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.
- ^ a b Udeajah, Gordi (6 December 2015). "New Vice Chancellor For University Of Agriculture, Umudike". The Guardian Newspaper. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ThisDay Live. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Ex-Michael Okpara varsity VC, Francis Otunta buried, as Ikpeazu extols sterling qualities of deceased". 10 September 2021.