Fabian Ngozichukwu Chinedum Osuji was a Nigerian politician who was the Federal Minister of Education in Nigeria from July 2003 until March 2005.
15 Facts About Fabian Osuji
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Fabian Osuji undertook his post-doctoral research at Imperial College London.
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Fabian Osuji was a lecturer, senior lecturer and associate professor in the Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, and became a member of the university's senate.
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Fabian Osuji was a visiting scientific fellow at the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Food and Agriculture Organization.
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Fabian Osuji held multiple deanships, including of the College of Science, Dean of the College of Postgraduate Studies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and member of the Governing Council of Imo State University.
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Fabian Osuji was a visiting professor to several universities within and outside Nigeria.
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Fabian Osuji participated in the development of university education in Nigeria through policy making, research and publications.
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Fabian Osuji was professor of Applied Biology at St John's University, New York from 1997 to 1999.
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Fabian Osuji retired from Imo State University in 1990 to pursue a career in politics.
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Fabian Osuji was heavily favored to win the governorship election ahead of the late Senator Evan Enwerem of the National Republican Convention.
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Fabian Osuji later served as Imo State Commissioner for Information and Social Development, and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Fabian Osuji was dismissed by President Olusegun Obasanjo in March 2005 following his indictment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly offering N55 million in bribes to the National Assembly to pass an inflated budget.
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In May 2005 Fabian Osuji appeared in the Abuja High Court along with Wabara and five lawmakers.
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Fabian Osuji held numerous traditional titles, most notably the Dike Eji-Eje Mba of Mbaise clan.
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Fabian Osuji was married to Philomena Osuji and they had two daughters, three sons and six grandchildren.