OKON, Dr. Ekong Udo

B.Sc, Ph.D., bio chemist, brewing technologist, university teacher; born January 12, 1950, Mbiatok Itam, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State; married Ekaete Samademi Ikpidungise, 1979; three sons, one daughter. Education: St. George's Primary School, Zaria, 1955-59; F.C.G. School, Aba, 1960- 61; National High School, Aba, 1961-65; Hope Waddel Training Institute, Calabar, 1967; Federal School pf Science, Lagos, 1970-72; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1972- 75; 1979-84. Career: Appointed Science Assistant Lecturer, College of Technology (now The Polytechnic, Calabar), 1976-78; Lecturer III, II, I, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1978-85; Lecturer II, I, Brewing/Science Technology, University of Cross River, Uyo (now University of Uyo) 1989-91; Senior Lecturer/.Acting Head, Department of Brewing Science and Technology, University of Uyo, 1991-95; Associate Professor/Head, Department of Brewing Science Technology, University of Uyo, since 1995; member, Faculty of Admissions Committee, University of Uyo, 1992-96; member, Divisional Research Committee,d 1992-96; Co ordinator, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme, 1993-98; Co-ordinator, Central Research Laboratory Management Committee, 1993-98; Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Institute…