OKITA, Silas Ibu Ododo

BA (Hons), M.Phil, educationist, born in 1947, Ohuhu, Owo, Oju, Benue State; married Salome Ochuole Ade 1973, two sons, four daughters; Education: Jesus College (Teacher Training College), Otukpo, 1963-67, University of London (Self tuition), 1968-70, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-73, University of Leicester, UK, 1975-78; CAREER: Tutor, Jesus College, Otukpo, 1968-70; Tutor, Oriwu College (NYSC), Ikorodu, Lagos State, 1973-74; Research fellow, Centre for Nigerian Cultural Studies, ABU, Zaria, 1974-78; Research fellow, Centre for Nigerian Cultural Studies, ABU, Zaria, 1974-78; Research fellow and Head of Museology Section, CNCS, ABU, Zaria, 1978-83; acting Director, Centre for Nigerian Cultural Studies, ABU, Zaria', since May 1984; Deputy Dean, Student Affairs, 1992- 94; visiting professor, Texas Tech. University, Lubbbock, Texas, U.S.A, 1993; member, International Council of Museums, since 1976; member, American Association of Museums, since 1985; Chairman, Nigerian National Committee of International Council of Museums; President, Museums Association of Nigeria; Board member, Benue and Niger States' Arts Council; Award: winner, Special Prize in the Royal…