Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
OKEAHIALAM OLUBIYO
OKEAHIALAM, Theodore Chukunyere (Nigeria). Commonwealth
Scholar, MRCP (Child Health), University of London, United
Kingdom (1961–1962).
Currently: Chief Consultant Paediatrician (part-time), Federal Medical
Centre (from 1999).
Previously: Senior Consultant Paediatrician, Ministry of Health, Saudi
Arabia (1989–1999); National Coordinator and Consultant, National
Oral Rehydration Programme, UNICEF (1984–1986); Professor of
Paediatrics/Consultant Paediatrician/Reader/Senior Lecturer,
University of Nigeria (1974–1989); Consultant Paediatrician/Senior
Lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1970–1974);
Paediatrician, Centre for Biafran Children, World Council of
Churches/Biafran Government, Gabon (1966–1970); Specialist
Paediatrician, Massey Street Children’s Hospital (1964–1966);
Medical Officer, Ministry of Health (Federal) (1960–1961).
Email: theochok@hotmail.com
OKEREKE, Okoronkwo Udensi (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
Postgraduate Training (Weed Science), University of Oxford, United
Kingdom (1979–1980).
Previously: Acting Head, Department of Crop Science, University of
Nigeria (1995–1998); Secretary, Weed Science Society of Nigeria
(1986); Senior Lecturer, Department of Crop Science, University of
Nigeria (1975–2003); Research Associate, International Institute for
Tropical Agriculture (1971–1975); Scientist, Department of
Agriculture, Seed Industry, New Zealand (1970–1971).
Email: misunn@aol.com
OKINE, Laud Kenneth N (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Biochemistry), University of Surrey, United Kingdom (1977–1981).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, University
of Ghana (from 1997).
Previously: Consultant (1987–1997); Research Fellow, National
Cancer Institute, US (1983–1986).
Email: lkokine@ug.edu.gh; lkokine@yahoo.com
OKOH, Patience Ebehiremen (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
MSc (Control Systems), Imperial College London, United Kingdom
(2001–2002).
Currently: Lecturer II, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department, University of Benin (from 2002).
Previously: Graduate Assistant, University of Benin (2000–2002).
Email: patokoh_17@yahoo.com
OKOLO, Angela Anene (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, MRCP
(Paediatrics), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom (1975–1977).
Currently: Professor/Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, University
of Benin School of Medicine (from 1997).
Previously: Project Officer, Maternal and Child Care Relations,
UNICEF (1994–1996); Professor of Paediatrics, University of Jos
(1991–1994); Senior Lecturer of Paediatrics, University of Benin
Teaching Hospital (1982–1991); Consultant Paediatrician, University
of Benin School of Medicine (1980–1991); Lecturer I of Paediatrics,
University of Benin School of Medicine (1979–1982); Senior Registrar
of Paediatrics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (1977–1979).
Email: angelok4@yahoo.com
OKOTH, Michael Wandayi (Kenya). Commonwealth Fellow (Food
Process Engineering), University of Reading, United Kingdom (1994–
1995).
Currently: Assistant Secretary, Kenya Society of Argicultural
Engineers (from 2003); Technical Editor, Journal of Engineering in
Agriculture and the Environment (from 2003); Senior Lecturer,
Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Nairobi
(from 1997).
Previously: Secretary, Kenya Institute of Food Science and
Technology (1992–1994); Assistant Lecturer, Department of Food
Technology and Nutrition, University of Nairobi (1985–1989);
Chemical Engineer, Kenya Flurospar Co. Ltd (1978–1980).
Email: mwokoth@logassociates.com
OKUNS, Heather Ann (formerly MCLEAN) (Trinidad and Tobago).
Commonwealth Scholar, MSc (Combustion Science and Pollution),
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (1973–1974).
Currently: Laboratory Manager, Unit Leader, Caribbean Industrial
Research Institute (from 1982).
Previously: Senior Research Scientist, British Gas Corporation (1978–
1982); Research Scientist, British Food Manufacturing Industries
Research Association (1974–1975); Teacher, St Benedicts’ College,
Ministry of Education, Jamaica (1972–1973).
Email: hokuns@carib-link.net
OKWUJIAKO, Ikechukwu A (Nigeria). Commonwealth Fellow
(Applied Mycology), Hortitech, Horticultural Research International
Wellesbourne, United Kingdom (1995–1996).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, University of Calabar (from 1990); Senior
Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences, Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture (from 1990).
Previously: Acting Head, Department of Biological Sciences, Michael
Okpara University of Agriculture (1997–2000); Acting Dean, Michael
Okpara University of Agriculture (1997–2000); Member, University
Governing Council and Senate, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture (1994–2000); Member, University Senate, Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture (1994–2000).
OLAOFE, Olorunfemi (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Chemical Engineering), University of Bath, United Kingdom (1979–
1982); Commonwealth Fellow (Chemical Engineering), University of
Bath, United Kingdom (1991–1992).
Currently: Associate Professor/Professor, Department of Chemistry,
University of Ado (from 1993); Life Member, Catalysis, India.
Previously: Senior Lecturer, University of Ilorin (1986–1993);
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic (1982–1986); Graduate
Assistant/Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University (1975–1979); Teacher,
Mada Hills Secondary School (1974–1975).
OLAOYE, Surajudeen Olaide (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Engineering Production), University of Birmingham, United
Kingdom (1985–1988).
Currently: Managing Director, ASC Enterprise, UK (from 1997).
Email: olaide_olaoye@yahoo.co.uk
OLDHAM, Timothy Charles (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Chemistry), Imperial College London, United Kingdom (1993–
1996).
Currently: Director, Business Development and Strategic Marketing,
Mayne Pharma PLC, UK (from 2003).
Previously: Global Project Manager, Mayne Pharma PTY Ltd, UK
(2002–2003); Consultant, McKinsey and Company (1997–2001).
Email: t_c_oldham@yahoo.com.au
OLEMBO, Norman (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, Certificate
(Community and Public Health), University of Toronto, Canada
(1986–1987).
Currently: Chief Medical Officer, Cirio-Del Monte (K) Ltd.
Previously: Medical Officer of Health, Municipal Council of Nakuru;
Area Development Programme Manager, World Vision International.
Email: norman_olembo@delmonte.co.ke
OLOMI, Donath Raphael (Tanzania). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Marketing/Entrepreneurship), Saint Mary’s University,
Canada (1992–1994).
Currently: Lecturer, University of Dar Es Salaam.
Previously: Director, Entrepreneurship Centre, University of Dar Es
Salaam; Lecturer, University of Dar Es Salaam.
OLUBAYO, Florence M’mogi (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Agricultural Entomology), University of Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom (1991–1994).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Crop Protection, University
of Nairobi (from 2002); Member, Rural Farmer Link Programme
(from 1997).
Previously: Lecturer, Department of Crop Protection, University of
Nairobi (1990–2002); Assistant Lecturer, Department of Crop
Protection, University of Nairobi (1988–1990).
Email: mwangombe@kenyaweb.com
OLUBIYO, Solomon Olorunfemi (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Agricultural Economics), Imperial College London at Wye,
United Kingdom (1995–1998).
Currently: Lecturer, Department of Agriculture, University of Ilorin
(from 1992); Member, Ibadan Social-Economic Study Group,
University of Ibadan (from 1990).
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