Frank Nwachukwu Ndili (6 October 1934 – 13 February 2024) was the 1st Nigerian Nuclear Physicist and the 7th Vice Chancellor (President) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[1] He served as Vice Chancellor (President) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 1980 until he was succeeded by professor Chimere Ikoku in 1985.[2] He left the office after a long and controversial investigation by the panel of inquiry.[3] However, he is believed to have been forthright even where his predecessor Umaru Shehu (1978-1979) threaded carefully.[4][failed verification] During Professor Ndili's Vice-Chancellorship, effort was undertaken for the first time to rebuild and refurbish the University of Nigeria following its devastation by the Nigerian Civil War.[5][6] Ndili envisioned that the University would be destined for world-class status and designed a Master Plan to that effect. Today, the grand University entryway, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, the School of General Studies, and the Faculty of Arts Complex stand as testimony to his grand vision.[5]
Frank Ndili was married to Dame Edna Odibei Ndili and they had six children - Dr. Isioma Ndili-Nwokolo, Dr. Amaechi C. Ndili, Dr. Awele N. Ndili, Dr. Ogugua Ndili Obi, Dr. Unoma Ndili Okorafor, and Dr. Obianuju Ndili.[5][7]
Early life and educationedit
Ndili was born on 6 October 1934 in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. He went to St. Patrick's College Asaba from 1950-1954. He studied at the University of Ibadan from 1957-1961 where he graduated with a B.Sc(Hons) First Class in Physics.[1] In 1961, he proceeded to the University of Cambridge England and graduated in 1964 with a Ph.D in Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics. He was the first Nigerian to obtain a PhD in Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics,[1] having trained under Professor Otto Robert Frisch at the Cavendish Laboratory Cambridge, UK between 1961 and 1964.[8] He is a Fellow of the British Institute of Physics (F.Inst.P), London, 1977 and won the Alberti Tomasini prize of the Italian Physical Society, Erice, Italy in 1965.
Careeredit
Frank Ndili joined the University of Nigeria in 1971 and became Professor in 1974.[5] His career began as a physics lecturer at the University of Ibadan from 1964-1968. He was a visiting scientist at the International Centre, Trieste, Italy in 1967. He was a research fellow at Atomic Energy University of Warsaw, Poland from 1967-1968, then Principal Scientific Officer, Daresbury Nuclear Physics Research Warrington, England from 1968-1971. He was also a senior lecturer for physics at the University of Nigeria (UNN) between 1971 and 1973. Ndili was the Head of Department of Physics at the University of Nigeria from 1973-1976. From 1976 to 1980, he was Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences at UNN. In 1980, he became the Vice Chancellor. He served out his tenure as the VC of UNN in 1985. After his tenure, he proceeded on leave of absence overseas. In 2005, he returned to UNN.[8] He was conferred Professor Emeritus of the University of Nigeria in 2016 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to scholarship, and his distinguished service to the University.[5] Frank Nwachukwu Ndili died on 13 February 2024 at the age of 89.[9]
Referencesedit
^ abcAnon (1983). Who's Who in Nigeria (2nd ed.). The Biographical Center of Nigeria Ltd. p. 122.
^"University of Nigeria Nsukka - About UNN ⋆ NGScholars". NGScholars. 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
^"The lion goes home: A tribute to Emma Ezeazu | Chidoonumah.com". www.chidoonumah.com. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
^"University of Nigeria, Nsukka | School News". University of Nigeria, Nsukka | School News. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
^ abcdeUniversity of Nigeria (February 2016). Book of Citations on Professors Emeriti & Honorary Degree Awardees of the University of Nigeria; Conferred at its 45th Convocation Ceremony. Senate Ceremonials Committee, University of Nigeria. p. 18.
^Inya, Agha E. "Rebuilding the Den: the journey so far". Channel: Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
^University of Nigeria (October 2023). University of Nigeria 2023 Alumni Founder's Day Celebration & Prof. Frank Ndili's Homecoming. UNN Alumni Association and Senate Ceremonials Committee, University of Nigeria. pp. 25–28.
^ abUdo, Mary (2017-03-13). "NDILI, Frank Nwachukwu". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
frank, nwachukwu, ndili, october, 1934, february, 2024, nigerian, nuclear, physicist, vice, chancellor, president, university, nigeria, nsukka, served, vice, chancellor, president, university, nigeria, nsukka, from, 1980, until, succeeded, professor, chimere, . Frank Nwachukwu Ndili 6 October 1934 13 February 2024 was the 1st Nigerian Nuclear Physicist and the 7th Vice Chancellor President of the University of Nigeria Nsukka 1 He served as Vice Chancellor President of the University of Nigeria Nsukka from 1980 until he was succeeded by professor Chimere Ikoku in 1985 2 He left the office after a long and controversial investigation by the panel of inquiry 3 However he is believed to have been forthright even where his predecessor Umaru Shehu 1978 1979 threaded carefully 4 failed verification During Professor Ndili s Vice Chancellorship effort was undertaken for the first time to rebuild and refurbish the University of Nigeria following its devastation by the Nigerian Civil War 5 6 Ndili envisioned that the University would be destined for world class status and designed a Master Plan to that effect Today the grand University entryway the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library the School of General Studies and the Faculty of Arts Complex stand as testimony to his grand vision 5 Frank Ndili was married to Dame Edna Odibei Ndili and they had six children Dr Isioma Ndili Nwokolo Dr Amaechi C Ndili Dr Awele N Ndili Dr Ogugua Ndili Obi Dr Unoma Ndili Okorafor and Dr Obianuju Ndili 5 7 Early life and education editNdili was born on 6 October 1934 in Asaba Delta State Nigeria He went to St Patrick s College Asaba from 1950 1954 He studied at the University of Ibadan from 1957 1961 where he graduated with a B Sc Hons First Class in Physics 1 In 1961 he proceeded to the University of Cambridge England and graduated in 1964 with a Ph D in Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics He was the first Nigerian to obtain a PhD in Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics 1 having trained under Professor Otto Robert Frisch at the Cavendish Laboratory Cambridge UK between 1961 and 1964 8 He is a Fellow of the British Institute of Physics F Inst P London 1977 and won the Alberti Tomasini prize of the Italian Physical Society Erice Italy in 1965 Career editFrank Ndili joined the University of Nigeria in 1971 and became Professor in 1974 5 His career began as a physics lecturer at the University of Ibadan from 1964 1968 He was a visiting scientist at the International Centre Trieste Italy in 1967 He was a research fellow at Atomic Energy University of Warsaw Poland from 1967 1968 then Principal Scientific Officer Daresbury Nuclear Physics Research Warrington England from 1968 1971 He was also a senior lecturer for physics at the University of Nigeria UNN between 1971 and 1973 Ndili was the Head of Department of Physics at the University of Nigeria from 1973 1976 From 1976 to 1980 he was Dean of the Faculty of Physical Sciences at UNN In 1980 he became the Vice Chancellor He served out his tenure as the VC of UNN in 1985 After his tenure he proceeded on leave of absence overseas In 2005 he returned to UNN 8 He was conferred Professor Emeritus of the University of Nigeria in 2016 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to scholarship and his distinguished service to the University 5 Frank Nwachukwu Ndili died on 13 February 2024 at the age of 89 9 References edit a b c Anon 1983 Who s Who in Nigeria 2nd ed The Biographical Center of Nigeria Ltd p 122 University of Nigeria Nsukka About UNN NGScholars NGScholars 2013 07 03 Retrieved 2017 12 19 The lion goes home A tribute to Emma Ezeazu Chidoonumah com www chidoonumah com Retrieved 2017 12 19 University of Nigeria Nsukka School News University of Nigeria Nsukka School News 2012 10 25 Retrieved 2017 12 19 a b c d e University of Nigeria February 2016 Book of Citations on Professors Emeriti amp Honorary Degree Awardees of the University of Nigeria Conferred at its 45th Convocation Ceremony Senate Ceremonials Committee University of Nigeria p 18 Inya Agha E Rebuilding the Den the journey so far Channel Faculty of Physical Sciences University of Nigeria Retrieved 6 August 2013 University of Nigeria October 2023 University of Nigeria 2023 Alumni Founder s Day Celebration amp Prof Frank Ndili s Homecoming UNN Alumni Association and Senate Ceremonials Committee University of Nigeria pp 25 28 a b Udo Mary 2017 03 13 NDILI Frank Nwachukwu Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation Retrieved 2020 05 29 Facebook www facebook com Retrieved 2024 02 15 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Frank Nwachukwu Ndili amp oldid 1218121542, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
