Background
Okecha, Stephen Agwo was born on September 2, 1945 in Obiaruku, Nigeria. Son of Akporuno and Oyem (Ofiongor) Okecha.
Okecha, Stephen Agwo was born on September 2, 1945 in Obiaruku, Nigeria. Son of Akporuno and Oyem (Ofiongor) Okecha.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1970. Master of Science in Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1976.
Certified in applied spectroscopy, University Ibadan, Nigeria, 1974. Diploma in chemistry, University Uppsala, Sweden, 1978.
Lecturer II, Ahmadu Bello U., 1973-1976;
lecturer I, Ahmadu Bello U., 1976-1980;
senior lecturer, Ahmadu Bello U., 1980-1983;
associate professor, Ahmadu Bello U., 1983-1987;
leader organic research group, Ahmadu Bello U., 1981-1987;
professor, Bendel State University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, since 1987;
head department chemistry, Bendel State University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, 1987-1990;
provost, chief executive, Bendel State University, Abraka, 1990-1992;
dean Graduate School, Edo State University, Ekpoma, since 1996. Acting director University Cons. Superior vena cava syndrome, Ekpoma, 1989.
Lecturer on science and the environment in Nigeria, 1988-1995.
Member Merit Award Committee of Bendel State, 1990-1991. Elected to ward level Constnl. Conference, Nigeria, 1994.
Member Committee on Splitting of Ndokwa West Local Government Area, 1994. Member Science Association Nigeria (secretary chemistry section 1981-1984), Zaria Chemical Society (editor 1980-1987), Chemical Society of Nigeria (member council 1990-1992).
Married Rita Ebele Akubeze, December 31, 1973. Children: Oliseyenum, Otunuya, Uchebenu, Kelikwume, Chimkwanum.