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Don Obot ETIEBET

Scientist, Businessman

Scientist, Businessm~ n, Politician, Fonner Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Chairman, Data SdeilGes Nig. Ltd; LGA: Oruk Anam; Born: Sep. 15, 1944; Married with seven children; Education: Holy Family College, Abak, W ASC (1962); College of Immacu late Conception, Enugu,HSC, 1964; Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, 1966-69, B.Sc. Petroleum Technology; Univ. of Western Ontario, Canada, 1970-71 , M.Sc. Applieu Geophysics; Career and Work History: Teacher, Cornelia Corn~liy College, Uyo, 1965; Teacher, Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, 1966; Petrophysicist, Shell! NAM Oil Company, Oil Drilling Crew, Holland, 1967; GeologiSt, Imperial College of Science and Technology Field Project, Passwang, 1968; Geophysicist, Institute of Geological Sciences, Base Metals Prospecting Project, Ireland, 1969; Lecturer, Univ of Western Ontario, Canada, 1969-7 1; Asst. Party Chief, Rio Tinto Canadian Exploration Ltd, Toronto; Research Asst., Exploration Dept, Min of Energy, Mines and Resources, Ottawa, Canada, 1971 ; Lecturer, Univ of Ibadan Institute of TecIUlology, 1972-73; Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Earth Sciences…

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Ltd 1972-present; Data Sciences Nig. Ltd, 1980-present; Obodex Nig. Ltd, Chairman Hymartb Nig. Ltd; Cadun Communications Ltd; Etiebet and Co. Ltd; Hon. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, 1994-95 ;' Special Work Related ,Achievements: Successfully implemented the Fed. Govt's decision to rj:(\uce the subsidy on the pump prices of Petroleum Products in 1994 that resulted in the establishment of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF); Instituted a panel to inves tig~te improprieties connected with the turn around maintenance programme of the Warri Refil'ery; founded the largest indigenous computer company in Nigeria. etc: Civic and Political Activities: Mem., Board of Trustees, National Science and TecIUlology Fund, 1991-93; Life Fellow, Computer Asscn. of Nigeria; Mem, Natural Sciences Research Council of Nigeria, 1974-77; Mem., Governing Council, College of Technology, Calabar, 1976-79; Vice Pres ., Compoter Assoc. of Nigeria, 1983-87; Pres .. Computer Assoc. of Nigeria, 1983- 87; Mem., Board of the Nigeria Communications Commission, 1993; Honoors, Awards and Recognitions: Atuekong AlUlang; Patrons to many Asscns; Listed in Who's Who in the Nigerian Oillndllsfly: Professional Memberships: Mem., Natural Sciences Research Council of Nigeria ; Fellow, Computer Asscn. of Nigeria, 1991 ; Fellow, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences SoclCty; Religious Affiliation: Christian; Hobbies and Interests: Lawn Tennis, Swimming and Current Affairs: Office: Etiebet's Place, 21 Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, Tel: (0 1) 962125, 2647207 ...

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Surname
ETIEBET
First Name
Don Obot
Gender
Male
Source of Publication
Who's Who Akwa Ibom State
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Scientist
Businessman
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Who's Who Akwa Ibom State

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