Eni Njoku
Eni Njoku | |
|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| 1st Vice chancellor of the University of Lagos | |
| In office 1962–1965 | |
| Succeeded by | Saburi Biobaku |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1917 Ebem, Ohafia, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Abia state, Nigeria) |
| Died | 22 December 1974 (aged 57) London, England |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Hope Waddell Institute Yaba Higher College University of Manchester University of London |
| Known for | Science research, teaching University administration |
| Spouse | Winifred Beardsall |
| Children | 4 (including Eni G. Njoku) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany |
| Institutions | University of Ibadan University of Lagos Michigan State University University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
Eni Njoku (6 November 1917 – 22 December 1974) was a Nigerian botanist and educator. He was vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (1962–1965) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1966–1970). He served in the Nigerian House of Representatives as federal minister of Mines and Power, and was chairman of the Electricity Corporation of Nigeria. He was an emissary at OAU-sponsored peace talks.