Background
Opara, Umezuruike Linus was born on July 1, 1961 in Owerri, Imo, Nigeria. Arrived in New Zealand, 1990. Son of Uzoma Julius and Okaraonyemma Gladys (Nwokoma) Opara.
consultant engineering educator
Opara, Umezuruike Linus was born on July 1, 1961 in Owerri, Imo, Nigeria. Arrived in New Zealand, 1990. Son of Uzoma Julius and Okaraonyemma Gladys (Nwokoma) Opara.
Bachelor of Engineering with 1st class honors, University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987. Master of Engineering, University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1993.
Engineer National Center for Agricultural Mechanization, Ilorin, Nigeria, 1987-1988, Lincoln Technology, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1994-1995. Lecturer Massey University, Palmerston North, since 1995. Consultant Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1988-1989, World Bank, Bamako, Mali, 1994, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington, New Zealand, 1997-1998.
Comty. coordinator Massey University, New Zealand, since 1996. Lay administrator Anglican Communion, New Zealand, since 1995. Member Institution Agricultural Engineers, Asian Association Agricultural Engineering (life), Nigerian Society Agricultural Engineers.
Married Gina Malifa, May 14, 1994. Children: Ijeoma, Okaraonyemma.