Augustine Njoku Obi // ⓘ (1930 – 2003) was a Nigerian Professor of virology and former President of the Nigerian Academy of Science.[1] He was known for developing a cholera vaccine approved as efficacy in 1971 by WHO.[2] [3] In 1985, he was elected President of the Nigerian Academy of Science[4] to succeeded Professor Emmanuel Emovon.[5]
Augustine Njoku Obi | |
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| Born | 1930 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Known for | Cholera vaccine |
References
edit- ^ Celebration of the Great Life of Prof. Augustine Nwaneri Uzoma Njoku-Obi, K.s.c: 1930-2003 : Diocese of Owerri, Emmanuel Anglican Church. 2003.
- ^ "Igbo scholar who disgraced Femi Fani-Kayode strikes again •Sets records straight on Bini, Igbo, Yoruba, Efik, Kanuri & Fulani greats". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ "Ibeh's AIDS cure claim". The Sun News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ "Past presidents | The Nigerian Academy of Science". Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "Members of Council". Nigerian Academy of Science. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
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