Prof. Nicholas Ozor holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Extension Degree (First Class Honours) and MSc Degree (Distinction) in Agricultural Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He also obtained a Split-Site Commonwealth PhD in Agricultural Extension Administration from UNN and the University of Reading, UK. He was appointed a Professor of Public Policy by the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigeria in 2023.
Prof. Ozor is currently the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) Nairobi, Kenya, a transdisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector actors, and civil society actors promoting the generation, dissemination, use, and mastery of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for African development with coverage in 32 countries (28 in Africa and 4 Diaspora chapters in Australia, USA, UK, and Switzerland).
Prof. Ozor holds the Best PhD Thesis Award in Agriculture in Nigeria in 2006. He is a Teaching Fellow and Mentor, African Climate Change Fellowship Programme (ACCFP).
Prof. Ozor leads many internationally funded research projects bordering on STI and has published over 180 articles in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and other multimedia channels. He has raised over US$ 60 million in grants to support development work in Africa. His key skills revolve around the following areas: fundraising; program development & MEL; research, teaching & community development; network & capacity building; policy analysis & advocacy; knowledge management & brokerage; and leadership & mentoring among others.
He sits on the Board of many international bodies including UNESCO, German Bioeconomy Council, and the Global Diplomatic Forum among others. As a High Chief, Prof. Ozor holds a revered Chieftaincy title as “Okammuta 1 of Lett Ancient Kingdom” in Enugu State, Nigeria. He is married to Gloria, a literary artiste, and blessed with children.
