Francis Otunta


Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta is a Nigerian academic. He currently serves as 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 is also a former Rector of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, a post he held from 20062014.. Prof Francis O. Otunta took the mantle of leadership as the Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from Prof Hillary Edeoga officially on 1 March 2016.

Personal life

Otunta hails from Amangwu Nkpoghoro Village in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He is married Bertha Otunta with whom they have six children.