By Towncriernews
Professor Mark Chijioke is the
first Nigerian Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
He is also the pioneer Rector of the Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Enugu.
Professor Chijioke, a native of Ugwu Aro in Arochukwu, Abia State, clocked 86 in February.
He was educated at Methodist College, Uzuakoli; University College, Ibadan and the University of London, Queen Mary’s College.
He is also the first Nigerian Ph.D holder in Electrical/Electronic and lectured at the Nigeria College of Arts and Science, Zaria; foundation staff member, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; Chairman, PRODA; Dean, UNN; Executive Director, Centre for Adaptation of Technology, Awka; founder, African Institute of Technical Training and Research for OAU and UN.
At present, he is a Professor of Physics and Mathematics, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. He is married and blessed with children and grand children.