East Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 26, 2023
1. Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye Marker
As Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, 1996-2004, Dr. Mokwunye capped a career of service to farmers and others in his native Nigeria and in many other African nations. Inducted 2021 City of Florence Walk of Honor
Erected 2021.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2021.
Location. 34° 48.386′ N, 87° 37.884′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. It is in East Florence. Marker is on Hightower Place. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 10 backside. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Hightower Pl, Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brig. Gen. James Lewis Noles (here, next to this marker); Justice John A. McKinley (here, next to this marker); Bennett Walker Smith (here, next to this marker); William D. "Buddy" Killen (here, next to this marker); Dr. Ethelbert Brinkley Norton (a few steps from this marker); Rear Admiral Mary Alice Hall
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1. Tribute to Professor Augustine Uzo Mokwunye. United Nations University website entry:
Professor Mokwunye was highly interested in the research-development nexus. The work that IFDC-Africa undertook in ensuring that research translates to development could be seen in the activities that were conducted within the West African Fertilizer Management and Evaluation Network (WAFMEN). The scope and modus operandi of this network enabled researchers at national agricultural research systems (NARS) to conduct on-farm research. With modest investments, NARS researchers were able to make significant contributions to agronomic research.(Submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. Dr. Augustine Uzo Mokwunye Obituary. Greenhill Funeral Home website entry:
Uzo was born in Onicha-Ugbo on December 24, 1941, to father Mokwunye Biosah (Baba) and mother Kafuekwu Mokwunye. The second oldest of four children, Uzo was blessed to have the opportunity to complete a formal western education. Growing up, he helped out on his family’s farm and worked any odd jobs he could find starting at an early age. His work ethic and overall excellence in academic and extracurricular activities led to him becoming one of six students, nationally, to receive a full government scholarship to attend Edo College (High School). The five years he spent there would be the foundation for the success he would enjoy in the years to come.(Submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photo 1. submitted on March 26, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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