B.Sc, Ph.D, university teacher, born January 9, 1946, Kaduna, Kaduna State; married Nkechi Jessie Ugochukwu 1977; two sons, three daughters; Education: Central School, Amawbia-Awka, 1952-59, Merchants of Light School, Oba, Onitsha, 1960-64, Government College, Afikpo, 1965-66, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1971-74; 1975-79; Career: Appointed Pupil Food Inspecting Officer, Federal Ministry of Health, 1975; Graduate Assistant, (Genetics), University of Ife, 1975-79; Lecturer in Genetics, University of Port-Harcourt, 1979-81; Senior Lecturer, University of Port Harcourt, Botany Department, 1983-87; Reader. 1987-93; appointed Professor of Genetics, University of Port Harcourt, 1993-date;.Chairman, Board of Institute of Agricultural Research & Development, 1998-Date; Former Director, General Studies, Department, University of Port Harcourt, 1986-88; Fellow, Linnaen Society of London; Life member, International Association of Plant Morphologists and Councillor for Africa, 1992-Date; member, Society for Economic Botany, 1980-85; member, Gideons International, Port Harcourt; member, International Association of Impact Assessors; President, Genetic Society of Nigeria, 1986-87; President, Botanical Society of Nigeria, 1998-Date; Publications: Over 18 scientific publications in international journals; Foreign Honours: Recipient, Fellowship Award, Association of Commonwealth University Commission, 1983-84; Hobbies: photography, singing & gardening; Official Address: Department of Plant Science & Biotechnology, P.O. Box 171, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State;Telephone: 052-200-250,200-289 extension 2857; Home: 9, Banjul Circle Gambia-Ama, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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