Godwin Okoi Ifere

Background

Ifere, Godwin Okoi was born on November 18, 1958 in Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria. Son of William Okoi and Iquo Ujong (Inah) Ifere.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Ilorin, 1982. Master of Science, University Calabar, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy, University Calabar, 1997.

Career

Auxiliary science teacher, Tchg. Svc. Commission, Cross River State, Nigeria, 1977-1978; science teacher, National Youth Svc. Corporation, Sakota State, Nigeria, 1982-1983; science teacher, Post Primary School, Cross River State, Nigeria, 1983-1989; biochemistry lecturer, The Polytechnic, Calabar, Nigeria, since 1990.

Visiting scientist in medical biochemistry U. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1992-1993.

Achievements

• Godwin Okoi Ifere has been listed as a noteworthy biochemistry educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, listening to music and current affairs, lawntennis.

Connections

Married Helen Obal Iwara, August 23, 1993. Children: William Nyone, Kedei.

Father:

William Okoi Ifere

Mother:

Iquo Ujong (Inah) Ifere

Spouse:

Helen Obal Iwara

child:

William Nyone Ifere

child:

Kedei Ifere