Background

Ogwu, David was born on June 22, 1950 in Abavo-Agbor, Delta, Nigeria. Son of Ehiwu Ogwu Okworobu and Uronigbe Comfort (Iriamate) Ogwu.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1983. Master of Science, University Missouri, 1978.

Career

Lecturer Ahmadu Bello University, 1976-1990, professor veterinary medicine, since 1991, deputy dean, 1992-1994, head department veterinary medicine, 1994-2000, dean, faculty of Vetinary Medical, since 1999. Visiting professor Usmann Damfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 1990. Research fellow University Nairobi, Kenya, 1990.

Visiting scientist Wagenigen Agricultural University, The Netherlands, 1992.

Membership

Member Nigerian Veterinary Association, Association Veterinary Clinicians (secretary 1990-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, jogging, reading.

Connections

Married Theresa Ngozi Idoye, July 30, 1976. Children: Ikechuku Ijeoma, Nkechi Ngozi, Nwene Nkeonye, Oghanim Ifeoma.

Father:

Ehiwu Ogwu Okworobu Ogwu

Mother:

Uronigbe Comfort (Iriamate) Ogwu

Spouse:

Theresa Ngozi Idoye

child:

Oghanim Ifeoma Ogwu

child:

Ikechuku Ijeoma Ogwu

child:

Nwene Nkeonye Ogwu

child:

Nkechi Ngozi Ogwu