Background
Okpokwasili, Gideon Chijioke was born on June 10, 1952 in Ukpo, Anambra, Nigeria. Son of Bertram Aniebonam and Catherine Ijeoma (Onwura) Okpokwasili.
Okpokwasili, Gideon Chijioke was born on June 10, 1952 in Ukpo, Anambra, Nigeria. Son of Bertram Aniebonam and Catherine Ijeoma (Onwura) Okpokwasili.
Bachelor of Science, University Lagos, Nigeria, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1984.
Graduate assistant University Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1979-1980, lecturer, 1984-1988, senior lecturer, 1989-1992, associate professor, 1993-1995, professor, 1996. Graduate assistant University Maryland, College Park, 1981-1982. Consultant Shell, Lagos, 1988-1990, Port Harcourt, since 1991, Chevron, 1992-1993.
Head department University Port Harcourt, 1993-1995. Science adviser in aquatic resources International Foundation Science, since 1998.
Member Nigerian Environmental Society (chairman since 1992), International Association Water Quality, International Society Mangrove Ecosys.
Married Nonye Patience Ifedili, May, 1982. Children: Obinna Carl, Chuka Flint, Chinelo Shirley, Chibueze Roy, Chidinma Linda.