The former chief judge of Abia state Justice Nnenna Oti and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has been kidnapped for ransom.

Oti, who is also the chancellor of the Church of Nigeria’s Diocese of Ohaji-Egbema was kidnapped on Saturday, Bishop Chidi Collins Oparaojiaku said on Sunday.

Bishop Oparaojiaku said Justice Nnenna Oti, was driving to Anambra State when her car was pulled over and she was abducted.

“This is a sad mood for us, what we are expected to do at this time is to continue in our prayers for God Almighty to touch the minds ff the kidnappers to release her,” he said.

Bishop Oparaojiaku said a ransom demand has been received. The Imo State Police said they are investigating the abduction.

7 Facts To Know About Nnenna Oti

1. Nnenna Oti was born on November 15th, 1958 in Afikpo North Ebonyi State where she hails from.

2. She holds a Bachelor of Agriculture degree (B.Agric) in Soil Science from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, (UNN) (First Class Honours), Masters in Soil Science (Soil Biology and Biochemistry Option), UNN, a Postgraduate Diploma in Irrigation Engineering (Distinction) from Katholic University Leuven, Belgium and a Ph.D. in Soil and Environmental Conservation from FUTO.

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3. She is a three-time Head of the Department of Soil Science and Technology in the School of Agricultural and Agriculture Technology (SAAT) and the immediate past chairman, Gender Policy Unit.

1. Prof. Oti has over 34yrs in academics, teaching research, and administration in the Nigerian university system with international exposure.

2. She has hands-on experience working as a consultant to the government and private sector and various times in diverse capacities ranging from TETFund, Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority, National Biotechnology Development Agency, etc.

3. She has over 65 academic papers, 40 seminars,s and workshop papers, edited a handbook, 50 public lectures, and over 10 technical reports for the Federal government of Nigeria.

4. She is married to Dr. Nnannaya Oti and blessed with 3 children.