Joseph Ahaneku

Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku Prof.
Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
In office 2014–2019
Succeeded by	Charles Esimone
Personal details
Born	(1962-10-01) 1 October 1962 (age 64)
Education	University of Ibadan
Awards	In 1992 the Science and Technology Agency of Japan awarded him a Fellowship and grant.

Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku (born October 1, 1962) is an academic and Consultant Chemical Pathologist of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.^[1] Ahaneku is a former Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Monday 26 May 2014 - Wednesday May 2019).^[2][3] He is from Nnarambia Ahiara Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.^[4]

Education

Joseph started his Education at St. Joseph's Primary School Eke-Nguru, where he received his primary school leaving certificate.^{[citation needed]} He proceeded to Mbaise Secondary School, Aboh-Mbaise, where he received his secondary school leaving certificate.^[5] He attended University of Ibadan where he got his first Degree (BSc) and later his PGD in University College Hospital. There he also earned his MSc. Ahaneku obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, a Master of Science degree in Chemical Pathology, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Pathology from the University of Ibadan.^[6] and Institute of Biology London, Cboi.

Career

Ahaneku joined Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, as a foundation academic staff member in the Department of Chemical Pathology in 1991. In January 1992, he was appointed Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.^[7].

In January 1992, Ahaneku was appointed Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.^[8] In 1992 he became a senior lecturer. Ahaneku has held leadership positions in the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria, including serving in its national executive structure and later becoming National President.^[9]

He worked as a research fellow for the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and foreign research fellow of the Department of Biochemistry Saga Medical School, Saga Japan.^{[citation needed]} He conducted research in Japan during the 1990s, including work at institutions in Tokyo and Saga.^{[citation needed]} From 1995 to 1996 he was senior research scientist and professorial fellow of Second Department of Physiology and as the visiting researcher of South-West Medical Research Foundation, San Antonio, Texas^{[citation needed]}. He was the staff and head of department for the Department of Chemical Pathology and sub-dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka ^{[citation needed]}. From 2001 to 2003 he was the chairman of the board of trustees of O.M Okonkwo foundation and Demlaz Group of Companies and an executive member of Mbaise Frontline Circle also the executive director of JG ventures and rental services.^[10][11]

Publications

He has published over 52 scientific papers.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Joseph Ahaneku is married to Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Gladys I. Ahaneku mni and has five children namely; Chibueze Ahaneku, Chinaza Ahaneku, Chimeremeze Ahaneku, Chukwumaijem Ahaneku and Chijindu Ahaneku.^[12]

References

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2. "Ahaneku takes over as UNIZIK's new VC". News Express Nigeria Website. Archived from the original on 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
3. Report, Agency (2019-05-07). "Nigeria: Unizik 13th Convocation - Buhari to Inaugurate 17 Projects". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
4. "Eleven jostle to replace Ahaneku as UNIZIK VC". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
5. "The Authority Icon: Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku". Odogwu Media. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
6. "Citation of Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku". National University of Science and Technology Abuja. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
7. "Citation of Prof. Joseph Eberendu AHANEKU". National University of Science and Technology Abuja. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
8. "Citation of Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku". National University of Science and Technology Abuja. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
9. "Citation of Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku". National University of Science and Technology Abuja. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
10. "NGP KYG: Professor Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku". kyg.nigeriagovernance.org. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
11. "PROF. AHANEKU JOSEPH E. | Staff Nnamdi Azikiwe University". unizik.edu.ng. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
12. "How former VC Unizik, Prof Joseph Ahaneku met, married his then student Prof Gladys Ahaneku". Odogwu Blog. 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2022-02-17.