IBANGA, Dr. Iniobong Jimmy

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D. pedolbgist, university teacher, born April 16, 1943, Abak, Akwa Ibom State; married Mkpanutong Udoh 1975, one son, two daughters; Education: Regina Coeli College, Essene, 1961-62, University of Ni geria,Nsukka, 1964-65, 1966-67,University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, 1968-70, Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA, 1972-74. North Carolina State University, Raleigh. USA, 1977-80; Career: AppointedAssistant fellow, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1970-73; Research fellow II and I, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1973-81; Senior Research follow, ABU, Zaria, 1981 -87; appointed Reader in SoilSci ence andacting Head, Department of SoilSci ence, University ofCalabar, since 1987;mem ber, American Society of Agronomy, 1974- 86; member, Soil Science of America, 1974- 86; Hobby: lawn tennis; Official Address: Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agri culture, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State; Telephone: 087-222-855, extension 344; Home: All/3, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State.