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MBABA, Rev. Fr. Francis Okon

Clergyman, Journa list, Broadcaster, Director, AKBC (Radio); LGA:: Uruan; Born: Jun. 2, 194 1; Pa: Chief Bernard Mbaba (Kn ight) (d) and I Madame Sussa lla Anna Mbaba; Education: St. Patrick's College, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, 1955-59, Cambridge Certificate; Holy FamilyColiege, Abak, 1960, HSC; Bigard Semin ary, Enugu, 196 1-67, B.A. Philosophy and B.D. Theo logy; Other Qualifications: B.A. and M.Sc. Mass Communication; FRCN Diploma in Radio Broadcasting; Career and Work History: Editor, Catholic Life Magazine, Calabar, 1972-74; Radio Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation, Calabar 1974-87; AKBC Uyo, I 988-present; Parish Priest, Diocese of Uyo, St. Peter's, Ibiono, I 990-present; Career Related Activities: Comedy Train, AKBC Radio Service, Uyo, I 992-present; AKBC Performing Artists, AKBC Radio Service, Uyo, 1994; AKBC Choir, AKBC Radio Service, I 994-present; Pres., Catholic Med ia Practitioners of Nigeria, 1995; Special Work Related Achievements: Internal Pension Scheme for AKBC; Welfare Scheme for AKBC Radio Service, AKBC "Something to Remem ber." Programme; Political Activity: Returning Officer, Const itutional Conference Delegates…

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Election, Abak Urban, 1994; Honours: Obong Unwana ofUruan by HRH James Udofia, Idu Uruan, 1988; DE TUR DICNIORI by the Nigerian Legion, Uyo, 1995; Professional Memberships: Mem., Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria; Mem., Catholic Media Practitioners of Nigeria; Mem., Broadcasters of Nigeria; Religious Affiliation : Catholic; Hobbies: Lawn, Table Tennis, Swimming, Driving through the country side; Rev. Fr. Mbaba has a great love for Children, loves to write and read Efik Poetry; loves reading the History of Ibibio People; Office: Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, Headquarters, 205 Aka Road, PMB, 11 22, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State .. Tel: (085) 201194; Residence: (085) 205830.

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