Uchenna Ikonne

Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne is a Nigerian professor of optometry. In December 2015 he became the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Abia State University.[1][2] having previously served as the Rector, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba – (on Rescue Mission) 2014–2015.

Prof.

Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne
Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University
Assumed office
December 1, 2015 (2015-12-01)
Personal details
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater
Occupation
ProfessionDoctor

Early life and education

Ikonne was born in Abguruke, Nsulu in Isi-Ala Ngwa North, Abia State. After attending Ngwa High School in Aba of Abia State, he studied optometry at Manila Central University, Philippines. He also graduated from a specialist master's degree programme in Hospital Administration and on his return to Nigeria in 1985, served as consulting optometrist at the Park Lane General Hospital, Enugu, and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental Health Science from Abia State University.[1]

Career

From 2010 to 2014, Ikonne served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Abia State University after then served as Rector, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba – (on Rescue Mission). He became the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Abia State University in December 2015.

He also attained the following positions:

  • Head, Department of Optometry – Abia State University
  • Director, Institute for Distance Education, Abia State University
  • Acting Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Abia State University
  • Deputy Provost, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Abia State University[1]

Positions held
  • Member, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria from 1993 to date
  • Chairman of the Education Committee, 1993 to date
  • Chairman, Disciplinary Committee, 2007 to date
  • Vice-Chairman, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria, 2009 to date
  • Registrar, Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometrists
  • Professor Ikonne won the African Optometric Educator Award of the year 2003 and the Distinguished merit Award of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2006 [1]

References
  1. Ikonne, Uchenna. "Abia State University Uturu".
  2. "ABSU New VC, Ikonne, Pledges To Reposition School's Ranking". Retrieved 2017-01-25.
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