Anthony Ekata Ogbeibu

Background

Ogbeibu, Anthony Ekata was born on October 19, 1959 in Emu, Edo, Nigeria. Son of Ogbeibu Imhanbe and Onore Alice (Osuenmhen) Ogbeibu.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Benin, Nigeria, 1984. Master of Science, University Benin, Nigeria, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy, University Benin, Nigeria, 1991.

Career

Master II, Post Primary Education Board, Nigeria, 1987-1990; conservation officer, Nigerian Conservation Foundation, Nigeria, 1989-1990; assistant lecturer to senior lecturer, U. Benin, Nigeria, 1990-1997; senior lecturer, U. Benin, Nigeria, since 1997. Consultant Edo State Environmental Protection Agency, Nigeria, since 1996, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria, since 1996. Board directors Bendel Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Nigeria, 1992-1993.

Achievements

• Anthony Ekata Ogbeibu has been listed as a noteworthy zoologist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner (honorary) Edo (Bendel) State, Nigeria, 1993. President Men's Ministries Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria, 1996, Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, Ugbowo, 2000. Fellow Nigerian Conservation Foundation.

Member Nigerian Association Aquatic Sciences, Nigerian Association Environmental Education, University Benin Alumni Association (president 1995, certified honour 1995), New York Academy of Sciences.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, swimming, karate, table tennis, photography.

Connections

Married Beatrice Ekemheiyeva Aghenta, August 23, 1987. Children: Jim, Jerry.

Father:

Ogbeibu Imhanbe Ogbeibu

Mother:

Onore Alice (Osuenmhen) Ogbeibu

Spouse:

Beatrice Ekemheiyeva Aghenta

child:

Jerry Ogbeibu

child:

Jim Ogbeibu