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 Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| Died | 30 March 2021 (aged 62) |
| Spouse | Bertha Otunta |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Academic |
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta (29 April 1958 – 30 March 2021) was a Nigerian mathematician and academic administrator.[1] He was the fifth Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture upon his appointment in December 2015.[2]
Career[edit]
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 was 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[edit]
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[edit]
He died in a vehicle accident and was buried on September 10, 2021, in Afikpo.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Ugwu, Emmanuel (30 March 2016). "VC Decries Attempt to Drag MOUAU into Abia Politics". ThisDay Live. Umuahia. Archived from the original on 3 April 2016. 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]
- ^ "From Edeoga to Otunta, MOUAU's Devt Continues". ThisDay Live. 23 March 2016. Archived from the original on 7 April 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Ex-Michael Okpara varsity VC, Francis Otunta buried, as Ikpeazu extols sterling qualities of deceased". 10 September 2021.