Prof. C.O.E. Onwuliri | |
|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Professor B.A. Nwachukwu |
| Succeeded by | Professor C.C. Asiabaka |
| Ag Vice Chancellor, University of Jos | |
| In office 2006–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Professor M. Y. Mangvwat |
| Succeeded by | Professor Sonni Tyoden |
| Honorable Commissioner for Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, Imo state | |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture & Natural Resources | |
| In office 1998–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Celestine Elihe-Onwuliri 17 February 1952 Mbaise, Imo State |
| Died | 3 June 2012 (aged 60) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse | Hon. Prof. Viola Adaku Onwuliri (m. 1978) |
| Children | 5 (Ijeoma, Kennamdi, ChukwueMeka, Chinemerem, Toochukwu) |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Leeds |
Celestine Onyemobi Elihe Onwuliri (17 February 1952 – 3 June 2012) was an academician in the field of Parasitology. He served as the 5th Vice Chancellor of the FUTO University.[1] He was also the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.[2]
Onwuliri served in other capacities like a university professor and Honorable Commissioner.[3]
Following his passing, the Graduate Theological Foundation established the Celestine O. E. Onwuliri Fellowship in Scientific Research and Human Values in his honor. The fellowship, based in the United States, reflects his impact on scientific research and the importance he placed on human values.[4][5]