Christian Chimezie Echeta

Background

Echeta, Christian Chimezie was born on September 9, 1953 in Igboukwu, Nigeria. Son of Christian Okonkwo and Faith Nwonu (Okoye) Echeta.

Education

Bachelor, Master of Fine Arts (honorary), University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1979.

Career

Lecturer Federal Polytechnic University, Auchi, Nigeria, 1980—1985, Cross River University of Science and Technology, Calabar, Nigeria, University Calabar. Owner ceramics studio Oji River, Nigeria, since 1985.

Achievements

• Christian Chimezie Echeta has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Nigerian Artists, Craft Potters Association Nigeria, AKA Circuit of Exhibiting Artists.

Interests

• Travel, music, ping pong/table tennis, building gas kilns, gas burners.

Connections

Married Ifeoma Chinyere Agba, February 15, 1986. Children: Chinelo, Chukwuemeka, Ozioma, Onyinye, Ebube Chukwu, Mmesoma.