About Francis Otunta
Lived 1958 – 2021 (aged 62). Francis Otunta was a Nigerian academic and vice-chancellor.
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta (29 April 1958 – 30 March 2021) was a Nigerian mathematician and academic administrator. He was the fifth Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture upon his appointment in December 2015.
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. He was also a former Rector of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, a post he held from 20062014.
Death
He died in a vehicle accident and was buried on 10 September 2021, in Afikpo.
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Who was Francis Otunta?
Nigerian academic
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Francis Otunta was born on 29 April 1958 in Afikpo.
When did Francis Otunta die?
Francis Otunta died on 30 March 2021.
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Francis Otunta was an academic and vice-chancellor.
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Francis Otunta was Nigerian.
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