Idorenyin Udoesen AKPAN

Biographical record

Title

Dr

Surname

AKPAN

First Name

Idorenyin

Other Names

Udoesen

Gender

Male

Source of Publication

NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)

Date of Birth

December 21, 1968

Status

Alive

State of Origin

Akwa-Ibom

Place of Birth

Obotme

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Married

Name of Spouse

Emilienne Motaze

Number of Children ( Female)

1

Profession

university lecturer, administrator

Education Level

Tertiary

Schools Attended with Dates

Iwerre Central School Obotme, Iwerre Clan, Akwa Ibom, 1973-79; Hope Waddel Training Institution, Calabar, Cross River, 1979-84; University of Cross River State, Uyo, 1985-89; University of Uyo, 1991-95; 1997- 2001;

Educational Qualification

B.A, M.A, Ph.D

Academic Honours

Best Graduating Student in Communication Arts, 1989; Best Graduating Student in Mass Communication, 1994; Grassroots Communications Recognition for National Youth Service Corp, 1990

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Academic Staff Union of Universities; University Media andAesthetics Society; Nigeria Union of Journalists; African Council for Communication and Education

Previous Appointments

Editor, National Youth Service Corps, Bencorps Magazine/ Bulletin, Makurdi, 1989-90; Producer, Radio/ Television Products Grass Communications Limited, 1990-91; Reporter/ Researcher, Strategy Business Magazine, aSubsidiary of Grassroots Communications Limited, Makurdi, 1990-91; Lecturer Department of Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo, since 1991; Institute of Distance Education (Uyo Centre), Abia State University, Uturu, since 1993; Department of Mass Communication, School of Humanities; Diploma and Degree Programme, School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo, Vision Christian College and Seminary, Uyo, since 1995; International Institute of Journalism, Uyo Centre, Akwa Ibom, since 2003; Instructor, Remedial Programme, Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo, 1993-96; Diploma Programme in Theatre Arts (Communication), since 1994; Programme Director, "Destiny Discovery" A Christian Half Hour Television Magazine Piece aired on AKBC-TV, Channel 45, Uyo, 1995-96; sec, Departmental Board of Communication Arts, 1998-2000; asst. Examination Officer, 1995- 2000; Examination Officer, since 2001; Co-ordinator, School of Continuing Education, University of Uyo, since 2003;

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

N/A

Creative Work/Major Exhibitions

The Challenge of Communication Policy Development in Nigeria, BAAJ International Co, 2002; Enhancing Community Relations Practice in Nigeria: An Aesthetic Appraisal. BAAJ International Co.. 2002; "Public Relations and Conflict Management: Understanding and Applying the Transactional Analytical Strategy" in The Nigeria Journal of Communications. 2004 etc;

Outstanding Achievements

University of Cross River State Scholar award, 1987-89; Excellence award for Academic Achievement by University of Uyo Alumni, 2003; Merit Award in Public Education by theAssociation of PRStudents. University of Uyo, 1995;

Hobbies

reading, sports, acting, writing, researching, singing, dancing, cooking;

Social Clubs

Rotaract Club of Unicross, 1987; past sec; presd. Iwerre Students Association, 1982; 1983; Secretary, Ini Progressive Minds. Ini Local Government Areas; asst. Secretary, University Media and Aesthetics Society. University of Uyo. 1994-95; Patron, National Association of Ini Students; Hope Waddel Old Students Association; f: Men's Fellowship. Church of God Mission International Incorporated;

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

08023278343

Residential Address

: Plot 4. Mkpoctte Effanga Crescent. Off Aka Road. Uyo, Akwa IbomState, Nigeria; pha: c/o Iwerre Postal Agency, Obotme Village, Iwerre Clan, Ini lga., Akwa Ibom State

Official Address

Department of Communication Arts, University of Uyo. P.M.B. 1017. Uyo. Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria;