Background
Obi, Chikwelu Lawrence was born on May 8, 1961 in Warri, Delta, Nigeria. Arrived in Southern Africa, 1999. Son of Obika Lawrence and Christiana Idolor (Ozegbe) Obi.
microbiologist researcher science educator
Obi, Chikwelu Lawrence was born on May 8, 1961 in Warri, Delta, Nigeria. Arrived in Southern Africa, 1999. Son of Obika Lawrence and Christiana Idolor (Ozegbe) Obi.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, University Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 1982. Master of Science in Medical Microbiology, University Lagos, Nigeria, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology, University Lagos, Nigeria, 1989.
Lecturer University Lagos, 1986-1991. Senior lecturer Edo State University, Ekpoma, 1991-1994. Associate professor Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, 1994-1995.
Consultant, microbiologist University Zimbabwe, 1995-1999. Professor University Venda, South Africa, since 1999. Deputy dean School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Verda, South Africa.
Consultant Shell Company-Edo State University, Warri, 1993—1994. Director Idolor Enterprises, Lagos, since 1990. Adviser on campylobacters and campylobacteriosis World Health Organization.
Rated researcher National Research Foundation, South Africa. Principal researcher Water Research Commission, Southern Africa and Australian Agency International Development. Consultant Zeneca; reviewer Medical Research Council, Zimbabwe.
Council member Southern Africa Council Natural Science Professions, 2002.
President National Union Bendel University Students, Port-Harcourt, 1980—1981. Secretary Uniport Alumni Association, Lagos, 1987—1989. Member of British Society Histocompatibility, Nigerian Society Microbiology, Nigerian Society Immunology (secretary 1989-1991), New York Academy of Sciences, International Society Infectious Diseases.
Married Agatha Arimiche Okonta, September 28, 1991 (divorced 1997). Married Nwanneamaka Lauretta Okwuashi, December 27, 1997. Children: Frances Ogorchukwu, Phillippa Kikachukwu, Anita Chukwudumebi Isioma.