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Offiong U EKA,

Biochemist, Academia

Biochemist, University Teacher, Professor of Biochemistry, Dean of Graduate School , Chairman Committee of Deans, Univ. ofCalabar, LGA: Uyo; Born: Aug. 18, 1935; Pa: Chief J.U.Eka (d) and Mrs. Affiong U. Eka (d); Married to Mrs. Comfort O.Eka; Children: Ime (28) Hanatu(22); Education: Ibadan Grammar School 1956-59, Camb. Higher Sch. Cert; Univ. Coli, Dublin, 1960-68, B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry, Ph.D; Trinity Call, Dublin; 1964-65, Higher Dip\. (Education); London Univ. 1967-68 M.Sc, Radiation Biology; Career and Work History: Post Doctorate Research,Univ. Call, Dublin, Ireland, 1968-70; Post Doctorate Research, Fellow, Univ. of Ibadan, 197071; Lecturer/Senior Lccturer, Ahmadu Bello Univ, Zaria, 1971-76; Reader, ABU, Zaria, 1977-78; Professor, Univ. of Calabar, 1978-present; Career Re,Jated Activities and Responsibilities: Head of Dept, 1981-86; Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Univ. ofCalabar, 1982-87; Deputy Provost, Ca ll of Medical Sciences, Univ. ofCalabar, 1988-92; Dean, Graduate School, Univ. of Calabar, 1983 present; Chairman, Committee of Deans, Univ. of Calabar, 1995' - present; Special Work Related Achievement: Public and Dmg…

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Analyst appointed by the FGN in 1977; Publication: Has over one hundred Journal publications and chapters in books to his credit; Civic and Political Activities: Mem, Leaders of Thought, Oku Clan, Uyo, 19711-presellt; Chairman, Fund Raising Committee for Oku Clan Secondary School, Uyo, 1988-92; Professional Memberships: Mem, Biochemical Society of Nigeria; Mem, Nigerian Society for Microbiology; Mem; Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Mem; Science Asscn of Nigeria; Mem; Standa rds .Organisation of Nigeria; Mem; Society of Public Analysts in Nigeria; Mem, Advisory Committee on Food and Drug Administratio n; Religious Affi l ia ~ ion: Methodist; Hobbies: Reading Indoor games, "ootball, Lawn Tennis; Office: Department of Biochemistry, Univ. of Calabar, Cross River State Tel: (087) 224747, 224748; Home: 40, Ikot'Ekpene Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

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Title
Prof.
Surname
EKA,
First Name
Offiong U
Gender
Male
Source of Publication
Who's Who Akwa Ibom State
Status
Alive
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Mother's Status
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Marital Status
Married
Profession
Biochemist
Academia
Education Level
Primary
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
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