John Dickson EKWERE,

Broadcaster, Journalist

B.A, broadcaster, journalist, born October 26, 1933, Etinam, Akwa Ibom State; married Ufok Regina, has children; Education: St John's School, Etinan, John Kirk Memorial School, Etinan, Etinan Institute, University College (now University ofIbadan), Ibadan, Rose BrufordCollege of Speechand Drama, Sidcup, Kent, England; Career: Appointed Senior Producer, Eastern Nigeria Broadcast ing Corporation, Enugu, 1960-65; Deputy Director of Programmes, 1965; appointed Director of Programmes, Eastern Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, 1966; Chief In formation Officer, Ministry of Information, South Eastern State (now Cross River), 1970- .75; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infor mation and Cultural Affairs, Calabar, 1975- 76; appointed Director-General, Akwa Ibom Television Service, Uyo, 1983-87; appointed Managing Director, Akwa Ibom Broadcast ing Corporation, 1987-February 1989;mem ber, International Theatre Institute; associ ate member, British Drama Board, 1960; Na tional Honour: awarded Officer ofthe Or der ofthe Federal Republic (OFR), 1965; Hobbies: lawn tennis, photography; Official Address: Etinan Local Government, Akwa Ibom State.