Ability in disability, they say, is good while ability in ability is better. But extra ability is the best and is recommended. That is the intimidating quality of a man who many have called blessed!
Ikonne was born in Abguruke, Insulu in Isiala 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 Masters 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.
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.
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR DEAR CHANCELLOR AND MAY THE GOOD LORD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU MORE GRACE AND INCREASE YOU ON EVERY SIDE IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.
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| Prof. Uche E. Ikonne |
Ikonne was born in Abguruke, Insulu in Isiala 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 Masters 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.
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.
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR DEAR CHANCELLOR AND MAY THE GOOD LORD CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU MORE GRACE AND INCREASE YOU ON EVERY SIDE IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.
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