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Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

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5.05/4/2026

Inspires students to aim high and excel.

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Professor Uma Kalu Oke serves as Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. He earned a B.Agric in Animal Science, M.Sc., and PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics. Appointed as the first substantive Head of the Department on May 25, 2015, he has led academic initiatives in the College of Animal Science and Animal Production (CASAP). Previously, he was Deputy Dean of CASAP and Programme Leader for the Animal Production and Improvement Programme. He currently holds the position of Director, Directorate of University Administration. In 2009, Professor Oke visited the Centre for Integrated Bio-systems at Utah State University, USA, to study genome sequencer systems, microbial fermentation, development, and scale-up techniques, enhancing his molecular studies. He is a member of several scientific networks both locally and internationally and actively teaches and supervises students at various academic levels in animal science.