Deputy
Vice-
Chancellor
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor strengthens academic quality, administrative efficiency, and institutional growth ensuring Madonna University delivers education rooted in discipline, integrity, and service.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Madonna University, Nigeria
A Life of Academic Excellence
Prof. Martin Osita Anagboso, born in Obudu, Cross River State, is a Professor of Environmental and Petroleum Microbiology. He attended St. Stephen Lutheran Primary School, Obudu, before excelling at the prestigious Government Secondary School, also in Cross River State. His academic performance propelled him to Madonna University, where he earned a BSc in Microbiology with honours, before completing his MSc and PhD at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
He began as a Graduate Assistant at Madonna University and rose through every academic rank becoming a Professor, then Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), and Chairman of the Governing Council of Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu State.
International Engagements
Professor Martin has participated in distinguished international forums on peace, governance, and development, representing Madonna University on the world stage.
Oslo Centre for Peace Convention
Contributed to global peace dialogue representing Madonna University at one of the world's foremost peace forums.
Bill Clinton Global Initiative — New York
Engaged with world leaders on development and institutional excellence at the prestigious New York summit.
Nobel Peace Prize Summit — Oslo, Norway
Attended the Nobel Peace Prize Summit, underscoring a deep commitment to international scholarship.
MICPA Foundation Trustee
Serves as Trustee Member of the Madonna International Charity Peace Award Foundation, supporting global philanthropy.
Europe & America Liaison Office
Coordinator of Madonna University's Liaison Office in Europe and America, building global academic partnerships.
Environmental Impact Consultant
Certified Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant and Bioremediologist serving national and international policy.
Selected Publications
Researched and published extensively in national and international journals in Environmental Science and Petroleum Microbiology.
Azi, F, Ogbo, FC, Nwankwegu, AS, Odo, MO, and Anagboso, MO (2016). Effect of Pre-treatment Methods on the Quality Characteristics of Stored Irvingia kernel. Microbiology Research Journal International, 1-7.
2016Anagboso, Martin O., Okokon, Jude E., and Etim, Emmanuel I. (2023). IN VIVO ANTIMALARIAL ACTIVITIES OF CROTON ZAMBESICUS LEAF FRACTIONS AGAINST PLASMODIUM BERGHEI INFECTION IN MICE. European Journal Of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences 10 (7), 43-49.
2023Okokon, J. E., Anagboso, M. O., Etim, E. I., & Asor, L. O. (2023). Evaluation of inhibitory Effect of Solenostemon monostachyus on alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes of rats. Journal of Drug Discovery and Research, 1(2), 1–7.
2023Anagboso, MO Orji, MU, and Ikele, MO. (2021). Phytotoxicity and Microbial Activities of Crude-Oil Polluted Pristine Soil during Bioremediation with Saw Dust Amendment from Awka, Nigeria. IJTSRD 5 (06), pp.1134-1141.
2021Anagboso, MO Orji, M, and Ikele, M. (2021). Microbiological and physicochemical examination of crude oil contaminated soil from Awka Anambra Nigeria. IJTSRD 5 (06), 635-642.
2021Amechi S. Nwankwegu, Chidiebere R. Irondi, Martin O. Anagboso (2016). STUDIES ON THE WORT PROPERTIES OF SOME IMPROVED SORGHUM VARIETIES USING PARTIALLY PURIFIED ALPHA AMYLASE PRODUCED BY ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE. Asian Journal of Science and Technology 7 (06), 3135-3142.
2016Anagboso, MO, Orji, MU, and Nwankwegu, AS, and Azi, F. (2016). Phytotoxicity, Bioload and Heavy Metal Evaluation of a Selected Municipal Dumpsite in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Advances in Research, 1-7.
2016The Deputy Vice-Chancellor upholds Madonna University's mission through rigorous administration, international collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity.
Madonna University — Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Academic & Professional Credentials
Professional Qualifications
- Ph.D. — Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- M.Sc. — Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology — Madonna University, Elele
Time at the University
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
- Professor of Microbiology
- Associate Professor
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I & II, Department of Microbiology
- Graduate Assistant, Department of Microbiology
Professional Fellowships
- Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (FIOGR)
- Fellow, African Institute of Public Administration, Ghana (DFAI)
- Fellow, Institute of Policy Management Development (FIPMD)
- Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants IMC-Nigeria
Professional Memberships
- Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology
- Member, American Society for Microbiology
- Member, Board of Rectors — IFCU, Paris, France
- Member, National Mirror/Technical Committee, SON
- Member, IFCU Centenary Planning Committee 2024
Research Areas & Current Work
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