Sunday Oge Elom (born 5th November 1961)[1] is a Nigerian professor of Medical Biochemistry who became the first indigenous, and third substantive Vice Chancellor[2][3] of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, (AE-FUNAI) Ebonyi State, Nigeria since January 2021.[3][4] He was the immediate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) before his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the institution.[1][5][6]
Sunday Elom | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo | |
| Assumed office 11 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chinedum Nwajiuba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sunday Oge Elom 5 November 1961 Ekwashi, Ngbo, Ohaukwu LGA, Ebonyi State |
| Residence | Ebonyi State |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Academic Educator Administrator |
Educational background
editElom attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained his first degree in Biochemistry, graduating with First Class Honours.[1][2] He then proceeded to Vrue University, Brussels, Belgium, where he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Molecular Biology, in 1992. In furtherance of his academic pursuit, he attended Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, where he bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Biochemistry, in 2006.[5][6]
Career
editElom's prospects in academia first came to light in 1987 when he held a Research Assistant position in the Department of Applied Biology, Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH).[1][2] His career as an academic scholar spans over thirty years, with many published academic academic papers and other scholarly work to his name.[2][5][6] In 2006, he attained the position of a professor of Medical Biochemistry, and has since acted in various administrative capacity in the Nigerian university system.[1][2][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Anioke, Ogochukwu (19 January 2021). "BREAKING: Prof Elom appointed new Vice Chancellor of AE-FUNAI". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d e Ukah, Felix (2021-01-19). "Ebonyi-Born Prof Sunday Elom Emerges New VC Alex Ekwueme Varsity". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b Odunsi, Wale (2021-01-19). "Prof Elom appointed Alex Ekwueme Federal University new VC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Alex Ekwueme University gets new VC". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c Agwu, Chijioke (19 January 2021). "Prof Elom emerges new VC AE-FUNAI". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ a b c d Stanley, Iro (19 January 2021). "Prof Elom Appointed New VC Alex Ekwueme Federal University". The Whistler. Retrieved 2024-02-21.