Michael Udo AKPAN

Biographical record

Title

Chief

Surname

AKPAN

First Name

Michael

Other Names

Udo

Gender

Male

Source of Publication

Who's Who Akwa Ibom State

Date of Birth

Jan 10, 1940

Status

Alive

Father's Name

Chief Udo A. Udo

Father's Status

Deceased

Mother's Name

Madam Nwa N. Umoren

Mother's Status

Deceased

Marital Status

Married

Name of Spouse

Mrs. Alice M. Akpan

Names of Children

Anietie , Hiok, Ubong , Isuamfon, Ndosenkeduak , Dianabasi

Profession

Politician, Farmer

Education Level

Tertiary

Schools Attended with Dates

Methodist Commercial School, Mbieri, OwerrrI955-60, Royal Society of Arts Cert; London Institute of Commerce Fellowship Diploma, London;

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

Fellow, Institute of Independent Marketing Management of Nigeria, 1996

Previous Appointments

Teacher, Eastern Clerical Training School, Ikot Ekpene, 1961-63; Admin .. Manager, Eastern Overseas Agencies, Port Harcourt, 1964-67, Accountant, Chief M. Ekpo and Sons Limited, Abak, 1971-73; State Chairman, Council of Nigerian Farmers

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

Yes

If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates

Ward Chairman, Unity Party of Nigeria, (UPN) Ward lll, Ikot Ekpene Urbrul, 1979; Ward Chairman, National Party of Nigeria , (NPN) Ward lll, Ikot Ekpene Urban, 1983

Traditional Titles

Obong Nda Usen Itak Ikot Udo Okop Village, 1987;

Awards and Honours

Best Farmer in Akwa Ibom State. 199 1-95

Outstanding Achievements

Best Farmer by Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund, Central Bank of Nigeria, 1991 and 1992; 19 92 Farmers A ward of Excellence by the Board of Trustees, Akwa Ibom State Council of Nigeria Farmers, 1992: Best Farmer Award by General Sani Abacha, Abuja, 1995; Listed in Nigerian Chamber of lommerce, Indllslly. Mine s• {)nd Agriculture Handbook

Hobbies

Reading Broadcasting, Agricultural practices

Other Relevant Information

Brotherhood of the Cross and Star

Residential Address

Itak Ikot Udo Okop, P.O.Box 129, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State

Official Address

Council of Nigerian Farmers, 24 Atakpo Street, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State;