| Intro | Nigerian academic |
| Is | Academic |
| From | Nigeria |
| Type | Education |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 29 April 1958, Afikpo |
| Age: | 62 years |
| Star sign | Taurus |
Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta (born April 29, 1958) is a Nigerian academic. He currently serves as the fifth Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture upon his appointment in December 2015.
Career
Prior to his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Otunta had previously worked as a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Benin. He is also a former Rector of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, a post he held from 2006–2014.
Personal life
Otunta hails from Amangwu Nkpoghoro Village in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He is married Bertha Otunta with whom they have six children.