Gabriel Nebechi Ugwu

Background

Ugwu, Gabriel Nebechi was born on December 2, 1951 in Enugu, Anambra Stae, Nigeria. Son of Henson Agu and Esther Oliaku (Ude) Ugwu.

Education

General certified education advanced level, Government College, Umuahia, Nigeria, 1973; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Michigan, 1982.

Career

Editor-in-chief, Government College, Umuahia, Nigeria, 1972-1973; cultural officer African Students Association, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1978-1980; co-editor department of materials newsletter, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1981-1982; copy staff yearbook, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1981-1982; music director campus broadcasting network, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1982-1985; producer, host, Station WCBN-FM, Ann Arbor, since 1978; director, Station WCBN-FM, Ann Arbor, since 1985; master of ceremonies, announcer, African World Festival, Detroit, since 1985. Director Committee for African Music, Ann Arbor, 1987. Freelance lecturer on Africa and third world music.

Achievements

• Gabriel Nebechi Ugwu has been listed as a noteworthy Radio station director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society for Metals.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, photography, dancing, soccer.

Connections

Father:

Henson Agu Ugwu

Mother:

Esther Oliaku (Ude) Ugwu