Joseph Ahaneku
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Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku Prof. | |
|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University | |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Charles Esimone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1962 |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Awards | In 1992 the Science and Technology Agency of Japan awarded him a Fellowship and grant. |
Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku (born October 1, 1962) is an academic and Consultant Chemical Pathologist of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria [citation needed]. Ahaneku is the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Monday 26 May 2014 - Wednesday May 2019).[1][2] He is from Nnarambia Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.[3]
Education[edit]
Joseph started his Education at St. Joseph's Primary School Eke-Nguru, where he received his primary school leaving certificate.[citation needed] He proceeded to Mbaise Secondary School, Aboh-Mbaise, where he received his secondary school leaving certificate.[citation needed] He attended University of Ibadan where he got his first Degree (BSc) and later his PGD in University College Hospital. There he also earned his MSc. He later completed his PhD at Ibadan and Institute of Biology London, Cboi.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Ahaneku joined Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi in 1991 as a lecturer 1 [citation needed]. In 1992 he became a consultant chemical pathologist. In 1992 he became a senior lecturer [citation needed]. In 1994 he reached Professor [citation needed]. In 1997 he was the national vice-president of the Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemists [citation needed]. He worked as a research fellow for the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and foreign research fellow of the Department of Biochemistry Saga Medical School, Saga Japan [citation needed]. From 1995 to 1996 he was senior research scientist and professorial fellow of Second Department of Physiology and as the visiting researcher of South-West Medical Research Foundation, San Antonio, Texas[citation needed]. He was the staff and head of department for the Department of Chemical Pathology and sub-dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka [citation needed]. From 2001 to 2003 he was the chairman of the board of trustees of O.M Okonkwo foundation and Demlaz Group of Companies and an executive member of Mbaise Frontline Circle also the executive director of JG ventures and rental services.[4][5]
Recognition[edit]
In 1992 the Science and Technology Agency of Japan awarded him a fellowship and grant [citation needed]. He was also awarded in 1994 for promotion of science in Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) [citation needed]. He earned a second fellowship and grant in 1997 [citation needed]. In 1996 he was awarded a Pfizer Health Research Foundation (Japan) Research Publication grant [citation needed].
Publications[edit]
He has published over 52 scientific papers.
Personal life[edit]
Joseph Ahaneku is married to Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Gladys I. Ahaneku mni and has five children namely; Chibueze Ahaneku, Chinaza Ahaneku, Chimeremeze Ahaneku, Chukwumaijem Ahaneku and Chijindu Ahaneku.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ahaneku takes over as UNIZIK's new VC". News Express Nigeria Website. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ Report, Agency (2019-05-07). "Nigeria: Unizik 13th Convocation - Buhari to Inaugurate 17 Projects". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "Eleven jostle to replace Ahaneku as UNIZIK VC". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "NGP KYG: Professor Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku". kyg.nigeriagovernance.org. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "PROF. AHANEKU JOSEPH E. | Staff Nnamdi Azikiwe University". unizik.edu.ng. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "How former VC Unizik, Prof Joseph Ahaneku met, married his then student Prof Gladys Ahaneku". Odogwu Blog. 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2022-02-17.