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Prof.
EZEKWE
Gordian Obuneme
B.Sc(Hons), Ph.D, mechanical engineer, born May 10, 1929, Abagana, AnambraState; mar ried Ngozi Bernadette Okaru 1973, one son, one daughter; Education: St Mark's School, Abagana, 1938-40, St Bartholomew's School, Nimo, 1940-43, St Patrick's College, Calabar, 1943-47, University College (now University of Ibadan), Ibadan, 1947-50, University College, Swansea, Wales, 1951-54, King's College, London, 1956-59; Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1959-62; Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1962-63; Visiting Lecturer, University of Sheffield, UK, 1963-64; Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1964-67; Senior Lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1967-72; Reader, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1972-75; Visiting fellow, University of Oxford, UK, 1974; appointed Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1975-76; appointed Director, Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, 1976-July 1989; Chairman, Nigerian Coal Cor poration, Enugu, 1988-89; member, Nigerian Society of Engineers; member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK, since 1952; member, National Sub-Committee on Technical Education, 1961-62; acting Branch Principal, Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, 1962; Nigerian Representative, UNESCO Conference on Technical Education, 1962; member, Planning and Management Committee, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-72; Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1970-73; member, Industrial Relations council of Nigeria, 1971-76; Chair man, Curriculum Committee of Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, 1972-73; member, Provisional Council of In stitute, IMT, Enugu, 1972-73; Dean, Faculty Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1973-74, 1975-76; acting Vice Chancellor, UNN, 1976; member, Board of Governors, PRODA, Enugu, 1976; Chairman, Society for Aid to the Disabled, since 1970; Inventions: Mechanical Cassava-Peeling Machine; Mechanical Egg-Turner for small Incubators; Honorary Degree: Awarded Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon. D. Sc), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1986; Publications: Numerous ar ticles in national and international scientific journals, in addition to several seminar and conference papers; Hobbies: carpentry, poultry-keeping; Official Address: c/o Pro jects Development Institute (PRODA), 3 In dependence Layout, PO Box 609, Enugu; Telephone: (042) 338137; Home: 8 Ridgeway Road, Enugu, Anambra State; Telephone: (042) 339202.
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University Lecturer , Mechanical Engineer
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