Christopher Kalu Okoro (born December 1986) is a Nigerian doctor of Electrical Power and Machines (Control of Drives).[1] In March 2024, he became the 11th Substantive Rector, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba.[2][3][4][5]
Christopher Okoro | |
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| Rector of Abia State Polytechnic | |
| Assumed office March 18, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chidinma Ndukwe |
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| Born | December 2, 1986 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Profession | Electrical Engineer |
Early life and education
editOkoro was born in Abam in Arochukwu, Abia State.[6] He studied Electrical/Electronics Engineering at Madonna University in Okija of Anambra State, where he graduated at the best graduating student of the Faculty of Engineering in 2008.[7] He also graduated from a master's degree programme in Control Systems Engineering at University of Lagos. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Control of Drives from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State.[8][9]
Career
editFrom 2014 to 2024, Okoro served as a Senior Lecturer[10][11][12]and Academic Adviser at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.[13] He also served as the Staff Adviser, Centre for Continuing Education, in the same institution.[14] He became the 11th Substantive Rector of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, in March 2024.[15][16] He is currently the Staff Adviser, Abia State Students' Association.[17] In 2016, he was appointed as a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering (COREN).
References
edit- ^ "OKORO, KALU CHRISTOPHER – College of Engineering and Engineering Technology". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Chibuike, Daniel (18 March 2024). "Otti appoints CMDs for Govt Hospitals, Abia Poly Rector, others". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Uzoukwu, Amarachi (19 March 2024). "Abia Govt Announces Key Appointments, Council Memberships". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Pastor Jerry Eze's Wife, Eno Appointed Board Chairman By Gov. Alex Otti Of Abia State". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Ezeh, Micheal (18 March 2024). "Gov Otti Appoints Dr. Okoro Christopher Kalu As Abia Polytechnic Rector".
- ^ Ezeh, Micheal. "Gov Otti Appoints Dr. Okoro Christopher Kalu As Abia Polytechnic Rector".
- ^ "OKORO, KALU CHRISTOPHER – College of Engineering and Engineering Technology". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "OKORO, KALU CHRISTOPHER – College of Engineering and Engineering Technology". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Engr. Dr. Okoro Christopher Kalu (M.Eng, PhD, MIEEE, MNIEEE) – Unubiko Foundation". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Kalu gives palliatives to striking varsity lecturers".
- ^ Idika, Kalu (23 August 2022). "ASUU: Kalu doles out cash, foodstuffs to striking members". News Band. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "C. K. Okoro".
- ^ "OKORO, KALU CHRISTOPHER – College of Engineering and Engineering Technology". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "OKORO, KALU CHRISTOPHER – College of Engineering and Engineering Technology". Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Otti appoints ex-NMA boss, Okwuonu as CMD Abia Diagnostic Centre".
- ^ danivert (19 March 2024). "Otti appoints new Rector for Abia poly, others". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "OKORO, KALU CHRISTOPHER – College of Engineering and Engineering Technology". Retrieved 14 November 2024.