Francis Otunta

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]

Francis Otunta
Former Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
In office
1 March 2016 (2016-03-01) – 1 March 2021 (2021-03-01)
Appointed byMOUAU Governing Council
Preceded byHilary Edeoga
Succeeded byMaduebibisi Iwe
Personal details
Born
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta

(1958-04-29)29 April 1958
Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Died30 March 2021(2021-03-30) (aged 62)
SpouseBertha Otunta
Children6
OccupationAcademic

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 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

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
  1. Ugwu, Emmanuel (30 March 2016). "VC Decries Attempt to Drag MOUAU into Abia Politics". ThisDay Live. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  2. 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.
  3. Udeajah, Gordi (6 December 2015). "New Vice Chancellor For University Of Agriculture, Umudike". The Guardian Newspaper. Umuahia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  4. "From Edeoga to Otunta, MOUAU's Devt Continues". ThisDay Live. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  5. "Ex-Michael Okpara varsity VC, Francis Otunta buried, as Ikpeazu extols sterling qualities of deceased". 10 September 2021.
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