Osita Nebo

Ositadimma Chinedu Nebo (born June 3, 1952, in Kafanchan) is currently the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University on the Niger, located in Umunya, Anambra State.[1] He is also an archdeacon in the Anglican Church, a professor of materials and metallurgical engineering and former vice chancellor of the University of Nigeria succeeded by Batholomew Okolo.[2] was appointed minister of power by the Nigerian former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on February 4, 2013.[3][4] Prior to his appointment, Nebo was the vice chancellor of Federal University Oye Ekiti from 2010 to 2013.[5][6]

Early life and education

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He obtained his bachelors’ degree (Hons) in Mining Engineering, Masters Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and doctoral degree in Materials Engineering and Science all at his alma mater, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.[7][8]

Career

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After his studies at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, he came back to Nigeria and was appointed as a lecturer at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). It was at ESUT that he rose to become a Professor in 1996. Then, precisely in January, 2000, he was appointed the Deputy Vice Chancellor of ESUT, and he served two terms which expired in January, 2004.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Very Rev. Prof. Chinedu Nebo – University on the Niger". Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  2. ^ "the UNN true story from someone involved". community.vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
  3. ^ Okeke, Francis (2013-02-06). "Nigeria: Nebo Gets Power Ministry, Tanimu, Special Duties". Daily Trust (Abuja). Retrieved 2017-12-19.
  4. ^ "Nebo Appointed To Power Ministry, Tanimu Gets Special Duties - INFORMATION NIGERIA". www.informationng.com. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
  5. ^ "Jonathan appoints Vice Chancellors for new universities". Vanguard News. 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  6. ^ Perishable. "Ize-Iyamu Replies Adversaries, Says "I am a Bonafide APC Member"". TELL. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  7. ^ "Chinedu Nebo". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  8. ^ "Pro-Chancellor". Coal City University. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  9. ^ "Pro-Chancellor". Coal City University. Retrieved 2023-12-27.