Andy Egwunyenga
Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga | |
|---|---|
| Vice chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka | |
| In office 2019 – Nov 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Peretomode |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Asagba |
| 2nd Substantive Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | James Ovri |
| Succeeded by | Edna Nneka Mogekwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1960 Issele-Uku, Delta State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
| Spouse | Ebele Egwunyenga |
Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga (born April 4, 1960[1]) is a Nigerian Professor of Zoology who was the 2nd substantive Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku and He is currently the 7th substantive Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka.[2]
Background and early life
[edit]Andy Egwunyenga obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1969; he received a West African Secondary School Certificate from Federal Government College, Kaduna State in 1979.[1] He studied zoology at the University of Lagos, where he obtained his B.Sc. in 1982.[3] In 1990, he received a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in zoology with specialization in Applied Entomology and Parasitology from the University of Jos, Plateau State, and he became a professor of zoology at the Delta State University in 2005.[3] He was appointed Second substantive Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwash Ukwu in 2007 and served until his tenure expired in 2011.[4][5][6]
7th substantive Vice Chancellor of DELSU
[edit]On December 1, 2019, Andy Egwunyenga was appointed the seventh substantive Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to replace Victor Peretomode,[7] and assumed duty on December 2, 2019.[8][9]
Personal life
[edit]Andy Egwunyenga is married to Ebele Egwunyenga who is also a professor in the Department of Educational Administration, Delta State University, Abraka, and they are both blessed with a daughter.[10]
Selected publications
[edit]- A.O Egwunyenga, J.A Ajayi, O.P.G Nmorsi, DD Duhlinska-Popova (2001). Plasmodium/intestinal helminth co-infections among pregnant Nigerian women, Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 96 (8), pp. 1055–1059.
- O.P.G Nmorsi, O.A Egwunyenga, N.C.D Ukwandu, NQ Nwokolo (2005). Urinary schistosomiasis in a rural community in Edo state, Nigeria: Eosinophiluria as a diagnostic marker, African Journal of Biotechnology 4 (2), pp. 183–186.
- O.A Egwunyenga, D.P Ataikiru (2005). Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children in ethiope East local government area, delta state, Nigeria, African Journal of Biotechnology 4 (9)
- O.A Egwunyenga, Ajaiyi J.A, Duhlinska Popova D.D and Nmorsi O.P.G (1996). Malaria infection of the cord birth weights in Nigerians. The Central African Journal of Medicine. 42(9), pp. 265–268.
- O.A Egwunyenga, Onojaife J. O and Nmor J. C (2016). Evaluation of the physico chemical indices of blackflies (Diptera: simuliidae) breeding sites in Delta State, Nigeria: implications for Onchocerciasis control. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine. 4(11), pp. 856–860.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Professor ANDY OGOCHUKWU EGWUNYENGA". www.delsu.edu.ng. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "Egwunyenga takes over as DELSU VC, calls for reconciliation among staff". Vanguard News. 2019-12-08. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ a b "Despite many achievements, fatherhood brought me biggest joy–Prof Egwunyenga, DELSU VC". Punch Newspapers. 2020-01-17. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "High expectations as Egwunyenga assumes duty as Delsu VC". Truth Reporters. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "History of DSPG". Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Andy Egwunyenga: The audacity of hope - Businessday NG". businessday.ng. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Odu, Frederick (2019-11-01). "ANDY EGWUNYENGA EMERGES DELSU VC". Gallant Reporters. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "New DELSU Vice-Chancellor assumes duty". Tribune Online. 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "One year of Prof Egwunyenga at DELSU". Vanguard News. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Prof. Egwunyenga : A Man of Destiny". Grassroots Newspapers Publishers Network. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2022-04-24.