Background
Obinna, Okore Elendu was born on May 19, 1934 in Ututu, Nigeria. Son of Ogbonnaya Ajaelu and Chika Olihe (Obasi) Obinna.
Obinna, Okore Elendu was born on May 19, 1934 in Ututu, Nigeria. Son of Ogbonnaya Ajaelu and Chika Olihe (Obasi) Obinna.
Candidate in philosophy, Lund (Sweden) University, 1964. Diploma in public administration, University Oslo, 1965. Licence in philosophy, Lund (Sweden) University, 1966.
Bachelor with honors, Liverpool (England) University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Tilbert (The Netherlands) University, 1973.
Lecturer II University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1974-1976, lecturer I, 1977-1979, senior lecturer, 1980-1985, professor economics, since 1986, head department economics, since 1988, associate dean, since 1998. Consultant World Bank, Nigeria, 1991-1996.
Member Nigerian Senate, 1986. Member Economic Society Nigeria.
Married Christiana Mgbonkwo Abuzu, September 26, 1970. Children: Nkechi, Emeka, Elendu, Azuma, Chioma.