Andy Egwunyenga Explained
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
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.He studied zoology at the University of Lagos, where he obtained his B.Sc. in 1982. 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
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
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
- 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.
Notes and References
- Web site: 23 April 2022 . Professor ANDY OGOCHUKWU EGWUNYENGA . 2022-04-23 . www.delsu.edu.ng.
- Web site: 2019-12-08 . Egwunyenga takes over as DELSU VC, calls for reconciliation among staff . 2022-04-23 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
- Web site: 2020-01-17 . Despite many achievements, fatherhood brought me biggest joy–Prof Egwunyenga, DELSU VC . 2022-04-24 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
- Web site: High expectations as Egwunyenga assumes duty as Delsu VC . 2022-04-24 . Truth Reporters.
- Web site: History of DSPG . 2022-04-24 . Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku . en-US.
- Web site: Andy Egwunyenga: The audacity of hope - Businessday NG . 2022-04-24 . businessday.ng.
- Web site: Odu . Frederick . 2019-11-01 . ANDY EGWUNYENGA EMERGES DELSU VC . 2022-04-24 . Gallant Reporters . en-US.
- Web site: 2019-12-03 . New DELSU Vice-Chancellor assumes duty . 2022-04-24 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: 2020-12-03 . One year of Prof Egwunyenga at DELSU . 2022-04-24 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
- Web site: 2020-02-20 . Prof. Egwunyenga : A Man of Destiny . 2022-04-24 . Grassroots Newspapers Publishers Network . en-US.
