Emmanuel Archibong ESSIEN,

Teacher

BA, educationist, born May 6, 1935, Atai-Otoro, Abak, Akwa Ibom State; married Cecilia 1957, two sons, four daughters; Education: Government School, Abak, 1939-45, Aggrey Memorial College, Arochukwu, 1946-51, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1961-64; Teacher, Okobo Native Authority School, 1953; School Master, Holy Family College, Abak, 1953-55; Headmaster. Ibibio State College, Ikot Ekpene, 1955-61, and Principal, 1965-68; appointed Commis sioner for Works and Transport, 1968-71 and later Commissioner for Education, defunct South Eastern State, 1971-75; Principal (Special Grade), Government Teachers' Train ing College, Ikot Osurua, 1975-83; President. Rotary Club of Abak, 1987-88; Political Par ties: member, defunct United Progressive Grand Alliance (UPGA), 1964-66, member, banned Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), 1983; Hobbies: lawn tennis, gardening, billiards, photography, music; Official and Home address: PO Box 3, Abak, Akwa Ibom State.