Okechukwu Onuchukwu is a Nigerian professor of Economics and the acting vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State.[1][2]
Okechukwu Onuchukwu | |
|---|---|
| Vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Okechukwu Onuchukwu Rumuohia , Rivers State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
| Spouse | Joy Chika Okey Onuchukwu |
Early life and background
Okechukwu graduated from the University of Port Harcourt in 1990 where he studied Economics and also graduated from the same school with a master's degree in economics in 1994.[3]
He went on to obtain a Doctorate of Economics from the University of Port Harcourt in 1998.[4]
Career
Okechukwu has served as the Dean, Faculty of Social Science, University of Port Harcourt.[4]
He has also served as the Director, University of Port Harcourt Business School and the Head of Economics Department, University of Port Harcourt.[5]
He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration in 2021 as the acting Vice chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. His appointment took effect after the successful completion of the tenure of the past Vice Chancellor, Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele.[6][7]