Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
OPOKU OWUSU
Currently: Assistant Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
National University of Singapore (from 2003); Senior Lecturer,
Department of English Language and Literature, National University
of Singapore (from 1999).
Previously: Honorary Treasurer, Singapore Association of Applied
Linguistics (1994–1995); Lecturer, Department of English Language
and Literature, National University of Singapore (1993–1997).
Email: vinceooi@nus.edu.sg
OPOKU, George K. (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Crop
Science), University of Guelph, Canada (1991–1996).
Currently: Deputy Technical Manager, Cocoa Services Division (from
1997).
Email: geopoku@hotmail.com
OPPONG, Francis Kofi (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Plant Biology), University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom (1985–
1988).
Currently: Head/Principal Research Scientist, Cocoa Research Institute
of Ghana, Substation Afosu, Intensive Research in Priority Areas
(from 2003).
Previously: Acting Head, Scientific Information Division, Cocoa
Research Institute of Ghana (2002–2003); Senior Research Scientist,
Agronomy/Soil Science Division, Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
(1997–2002); Research Scientist, Cocoa Research Institute (1988–
1997).
Email: foppong@crig.org
O’REILLY, Mark (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(English), Concordia University, Canada (1985–1987).
Currently: Teaching Fellow, University of Dundee (from 2001).
Previously: Teaching Fellow, University of Essex.
Email: m.oreilly@dundee.ac.uk
ORMSBY, Maurice James (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
DPhil (Philosophy), University of Oxford, United Kingdom (1970–
1974).
Currently: Director, Waihere Bike Hire Ltd (from 2002); Member,
Health Research Council, HRC Ethics Committee (from 2001).
Previously: Coordinator, Glenmore Valley Presentation and
Enhancement Group (1995–2000); Proprietor, M J Ormsby Consulting
(1990–2002); Trustee, TE AO Whakairo Trust (1984–1987);
Counsellor, New Zealand Embassy, New Zealand Ministry of Affairs
(1974–1989).
Email: maurice.ormsby@clear.net.nz
OSBORNE, Peter John (New Zealand). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Environmental Chemistry), University of Liverpool, United
Kingdom (1991–1994).
Currently: Web Designer (self-employed), UK (from 1999);
Consultant (part-time), Fujita Research, US (from 1996).
Previously: Research Editor, Science Department, New Dictionary of
National Biography, UK (1996–1999).
Email: peter@oneredfish.com
OSHIKOYA, Temitope W. (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Economics), McMaster University, Canada; PhD
(Economics), McMaster University, Canada (1984–1989).
Currently: Country Manager, African Development Bank.
Previously: Manager, Research Division, African Development Bank;
Economic Consultant, World Bank.
Email: topew@yahoo.com
OSHISANWO, Abimbola Olugbenga (Nigeria). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Engineering), University of Waterloo, Canada (1984–
1989).
Currently: Head, BT Transact, British Telecommunications Plc, UK
(from 2001).
Previously: Product Manager, Ignite Marketplace, British
Telecommunications Plc, UK; Product Engineering Manager, Internet
and Multi-media Applications, British Telecommunications Plc, UK.
Email: bola.oshisanwo@btopenworld.com
OSMAN, Ferdous Arfina (Bangladesh). Commonwealth Scholar,
PhD (Public Administration), University of Manchester, United
Kingdom (1996–1999).
Currently: Associate Professor, University of Chittagong (from 2002).
Previously: Assistant Professor, University of Chittagong (1997–
2002); Lecturer, University of Chittagong (1994–1997).
Email: arfina@abnetbd.com
OSORO, Bathsheba (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s
(Counselling Psychology), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1996–1998).
Currently: Provincial AIDS Control Coordinator, National AIDS
Control Council (from 1998).
Previously: Senior Schools Inspector Guidance and Counselling,
Ministry of Education; Provincial AIDS Control Coordinator, National
AIDS Control Council.
Email: paccwestern@iconnect.co.ke
OTERI, Bernard Itsemofe (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Mechanical Engineering), University of Leeds, United Kingdom
(1969–1972).
Previously: Director General, Defence Industries Corporation of
Nigeria (1993–1999); Member of Board, Defence Industries
Corporation of Nigeria (1993–1999); Member of Board, Union
Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Salt Plc (1993–1999); Dean,
Faculty of Engineering, Defence Academy Kaduna (1989–1993);
Director of Defence Research and Development, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Headquarters (1986–1988); Member, Governing Council, Standards
Organization of Nigeria (1986–1987); Commandant, Nigeria Army
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Ministry of Defence
(1985–1986); Member, Governing Council, Bendel State University
(1985–1986); Director of Research, Development, Tests and
Evaluation, Nigeria Army School of Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering Training and Doctrine Command (1984–1985);
Commandant, Technical Groups (Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering), Nigeria Army (1982–1984); Various Training, Staff and
Command positions in Units, Nigerian Army (1965–1982).
OTHIENO, Herick (Kenya). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Applied
Physics), University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (1979–1983).
Currently: Deputy Director, Kenyatta University (from 1991).
Previously: Board Secretary, OSIENALA (Friends of Lake Victoria)
(1992); Professor of Physics, Maseno University (1990–1991);
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Kenyatta University (1983–1990); Board
Secretary, Kenya Energy and Environment Organization (1983–1990).
Email: othienoho@swiftkisumu.com
OWOLABI, Karim (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Surveying Engineering), University of New Brunswick, Canada
(1984–1989).
Currently: Surveyor General, Ministry of Lands (from 1995).
Previously: Senior Lecturer, University of Lagos; Sub-Dean,
Engineering, University of Lagos.
Email: kowolabi@namibia.com.na
OWOMUGASHO, Daisy (Uganda). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Development Economics), Dalhousie University, Canada
(1989–1992).
Currently: Lecturer, Makerere University (from 1998).
Previously: Project Officer, Uganda Human Rights Commission;
Investment Officer, Uganda Investment.
Email: owomugasho@yahoo.com
OWUSU, George Kwabena (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Plant Virology), University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1971–
1975).
Currently: Chairman, Management Committee, Seed Production Unit,
Ghana Cocoa Board (from 2002).
Previously: Member, Task Force on Cocoa Sector Development
Strategy, Ministry of Finance (1998–1999); Executive Director, Cocoa
Research Institute of Ghana (1997–2001); Assistant Professor,
Garyounis University, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (1987–1990); Principal
Research Officer, Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (1982–1997);
Member, Management Committee, Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
(1980–1987).
Email: gkowusu@crig.org
OWUSU, Stephen Emmanuel (Ghana). Commonwealth Scholar,
MPhil (Housing For Developing Countries), University of Newcastle
upon Tyne, United Kingdom (1978–1980).
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