Prof. Etim Okon Effiong

                          Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension                                   

    Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo

           e-mail: etim4effiong@gmail.com   Phone: +2348036715024

Professor Etim Okon Effiong holds Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Calabar as well as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Farm Management/Production Economics from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia in Abia State, Nigeria in 2005. He hails from Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. He has been teaching and supervising both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia in Abia State and currently at the University of Uyo for over 21 years. Professionally, he has carried out academic research in different scopes of agricultural economics as evidence in more than 45 research publications in various local and international journals, conference proceedings, technical monographs and books. He has served as external examiner at both undergraduate and post graduate levels in other Nigerian universities. His focus with respect to publications and specialization is on Farm Management/ Production Economics. Based on his robust or wide scope of knowledge in the basic principles and practice of farm management policies and programmes as well as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), he has been engaged by various national organizations at various levels as consultants for various studies and development projects. Specifically, he has consulted for Fadama 111 project, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Agriculture etc.

Professor E.O.Effiong has attended many national conferences and workshops and has presented papers in most of them. His professional associations are Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE), Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP), Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). He has held public lectures and present discussion papers on radio and television.

Professor E.O. Effiong has astute experience in administrative matters having served as Head of Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension and presently the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture till date. He has served as chairman and member of various committees of the university. He is a reviewer for Nigerian academic journals as well as associate reviewer for different international journals in the area of agricultural economics.

Professor E.O. Effiong is married with a daughter and his hobbies are reading, scrabble and lawn tennis. Professor E.O. Effiong can be reached through e-mail  

Uduak A. Umoh is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science.  She received her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Computer Science, Soft Computing in Artificial Intelligence, (AI), University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria in 2012, Master’s degree in Computer Science in Database Management System, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria in 2006 and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria in 2007.

She is currently working as Dean, Faculty of Computing, University of Uyo, a researcher, a lecturer in the University of Uyo, an Adjunct Professor, Akwa Ibom State University and Obong University, Nigeria. She also does community service in and outside of the University. She is involved in PhD., MSc., PGD, and BSc research supervision and, both internal and external examination locally and internationally. External examiner, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, external examiner, Ritman University, Nigeria, external examiner, PhD Thesis in the African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), University of Rwanda, external examiner, University of Dar es Salaam (College of Information and Communication Technologies -CoICT), Tanzania, etc.  Her main research interests are in AI – Soft Computing, Fuzzy systems, Hybrid models, Database System, etc. Her original results have been published in over 70 papers in international journals, proceedings of international conferences, books, and book chapters.

Also, she is ICT Manager at Alternative Petroleum and Power Limited (APPL). She leads the development and execution of comprehensive ICT strategies in alignment with APPL’s business objectives. She heads the design, development, and maintenance of APPL’s official website, ensuring a user-friendly experience and alignment with brand guidelines. She leads the team of IT professionals in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure. She is a member of NCS, CPN, IEEE-CIS, NIWIT, UACEE), OSWD, SCRS, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IAENG &CS, MLR… etc. She is a Board Member and a reviewer in several local and international journals.

PROF. ANTHONY OKWOGUME UJENE
B.Sc, M.Sc (JOS), Ph.D (UYO), MNIOB

PROF. UJENE, ANTHONY OKWOGUME was born on July 16, 1969. He attended several primary schools between 1974-1979(St Paul Anglical School Uromi, Edo state; Ori-Oke Baptist Day school Ogbomoso, Oyo state; St Peter’s Claver’s school Ilugun, Abeokuta, Ogun state and Ogbagu Primary School, Ogume). He obtained his West African School Certificate from Ogume Grammar School Ogume, Ogume Delta state in 1984. He holds BSc. (Building-1999) and MSc degrees (Construction Management-2005) from University of Jos, Jos, and PhD. (Construction Management-2012) from University of Uyo, Uyo.

He was appointed Graduate Assistant in 2001 and served as the Pioneer Coordinator of Department of Building from September 2002-October 2005, and Acting Head of Department from 2019 to 2020. He has been the longest serving Exam officer in Department of Building (2001-2003, 2007-2014). He has been involved in research and teaching of different courses at undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in the Department and the Faculty. He has been actively engaged in various community services within and outside the University.

He is currently a Professor in the Department of Building and a member of the University Senate. He is registered with Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), corporate member Nigerian Institute of Building, member of Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaire, as well as member Man of Order and Discipline movement of Nigeria. He is a member many social and academic clubs. He has over One Hundred publications in national and international journals, book chapters and conference papers with his main interest in Construction resource management, sustainable development, quantitative methods, and Construction Economics. He has supervised many projects, dissertation, and thesis at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels. He has served as member of many committees at Department, Faculty and University levels. He has served as external examiners to various Universities up to PhD levels.  He has also served as editor and reviewer to many local and international journals. He is currently the Dean Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo. His guiding Principles have remained, Honesty, Dedication to duty, Selflessness and Hard work. He Hails from Ogume Ogbagu, Ndokwa west LGA in Delta State, and is Happily married with Five children.

 Prof.Uduak B. Ubom

Professor Idara Akpabio holds a B. Sc. Degree in Physics from the erstwhile University of Cross River State, Nigeria (1984 – 1988), M.Sc. Mineral Exploration (Geophysics Option) from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1990 – 1992) and Ph.D. in Applied Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology, PH, (1995 – 1997). 

He has professional / industry experience taken through the Geological Laboratory, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Warri; Exploration Department, SPDC, PH; Stanford University, Stanford, California and the University of Uyo, Nigeria. While in the Geological Laboratory, he led a massive study for SPDC that investigated the marine and coastal ecosystem of the Niger Delta, the study resulted in a world class first ever documentation on the heat dynamics of the marine, coastal and onshore environments titled; Thermal State of the Niger Delta.  As a Geoscientist and mineral explorationist, he is leading a team of Earth Scientist in arriving at an acceptable profile in curbing global warming by sequestrating carbon and stopping gas flaring, a move to protect and harness the potentials of our marine, coastal and onshore environments. 

Prof. Idara Akpabio has been in the employ of the University of Uyo for over 30 years. He started lecturing as a Graduate Assistant in 1990; rose through the ranks and acquired relevant experience to become Professor in 2010. He is a seasoned administrator having served as Head, Department of Physics; past Dean, Faculty of Science; past Chairman, Committee of Deans and former member of the 9^th Governing Council of the University of UYo.

Prof. Idara Akpabio has been a visiting lecturer, on National Universities Commission accreditation team and served as External Examiner in various Universities.  He is a member of several professional bodies including: Nigerian Institute of Physics, Physics Writers Series Creation and Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists.  He has authored and published several books in Physics and Geophysics. He has over 100 academic publications to his credit. He is the 57^th Inaugural Lecturer of the University of Uyo, Nigeria and currently, Dean Faculty of Physical Sciences.