Augustine Njoku Obi

Augustine Njoku Obi
Born 1930
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Citizenship Nigerian
Occupation
  • educator
  • microbiologist
  • researcher
Known for Cholera vaccine

Augustine Njoku Obi (1930 – 2003) was a Nigerian Professor of virology and former President of the Nigerian Academy of Science.[1] He was known for developing a cholera vaccine approved as efficacy in 1971 by WHO.[2] [3] In 1985, he was elected President of the Nigerian Academy of Science to succeeded Professor Emmanuel Emovon.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Celebration of the Great Life of Prof. Augustine Nwaneri Uzoma Njoku-Obi, K.s.c: 1930-2003 : Diocese of Owerri, Emmanuel Anglican Church. 2003.
  2. ↑ "Igbo scholar who disgraced Femi Fani-Kayode strikes again •Sets records straight on Bini, Igbo, Yoruba, Efik, Kanuri & Fulani greats". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ibeh's AIDS cure claim". The Sun News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Members of Council". Nigerian Academy of Science. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
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