Background
Okafor, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka was born on April 12, 1939 in Ojoto, Anambra, Nigeria. Son of Robert Amamchukwu and Alice Nwaugoye (Okwuosa) Okafor.
Okafor, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka was born on April 12, 1939 in Ojoto, Anambra, Nigeria. Son of Robert Amamchukwu and Alice Nwaugoye (Okwuosa) Okafor.
Bachelor of Science with special honours, London University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Ibadan University, Nigeria, 1966.
Lecturer University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1966-1976, senior lecturer, 1976-1982, professor inorganic chemistry, since 1982, dean faculty of physical science, 1985-1987, head department chemistry, 1995-1997. Chairman National University Commission Physical Sciences Panel, 2000.
Member Chemical Society Nigeria, New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Josephine Nkolika Romaine, February 28, 1970. Children: Stella Nkolika, Chinelo Ngozi, Emmanual Chukwuemeka, Nkiruka Chinweokwu, Obiageli Nnonyelum.