Celestino Obua
Professor of Pharmacology Celestino Obua | |
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| Chairperson of Uganda National Examinations Board | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Professor Mary Okwakol |
| Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University | |
| In office 24 October 2014 – 24 October 2024 | |
| Chancellor | Charles Mark Lwanga Olweny (2017–2024) Peter Mugyenyi (2014–2017) |
| Preceded by | Frederick Kayanja |
| Succeeded by | Pauline Byakika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 71–72) Uganda |
| Education | University of Dar es Salaam (Doctor of Medicine) Makerere University (MSc in Pharmacology) Karolinska University (PhD in Pharmacology) |
| Occupation | Physician, Pharmacologist, Academic and Academic Administrator |
| Known for | Academics |
Celestino Obua is a Ugandan physician, pharmacologist, academic and academic administrator. He is the current Chairman of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). He is the former Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology succeeded by Pauline Byakika in October 2024. He served in that position from 24 October 2014 until 24 October 2024. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences.