Printer, Business man, M D/ CEO, Modern Business Press Ltd.; LGA: Uyo; Born: Oct. 7, 1931 ; Pa: Elder Sampson Akpan (d) land Madam Jenny U. Ekong (d) .; Children: Christian (37), Ucluak (34) Idongesit (33) Mfon (3 I), ~toro (30), Emem (25), Efioanwan (23), Eno (22) Uwem (19); Education: Boecler Memorial Sch. Obot Idim, Ibesikpo, Uyo, 1936-44 (Standard Six Certificate).; Honorary Degrees: Fellowship Dip\. Award from Institute of Business Education, Aba, 1995.; Other Qualifications: Cert. in Printing Technology, 1950; Merit Award from Bennet College, Sheffield 1949 (English). Career and Work History: Foreman at Typographical and General Education Literature Services, Uyo, 1948-50; Managing Director/CEO, Modern Business Press Ltd., Uyo I 950-present.; Career Related Activities and Responsibilities: Mem., Copyright Council of Nigeria; Mem., AKS Library Board, Uyo 1996; Civic and Political Activities: Board Mem. ancl Chairman, SES Newspaper Corporation, Calabar, 1972-75; Board of Governors, Community Sec Sch., Aka Offot, Uyo 1981-83; Editor, "The DAWN", Lutheran Laymen's League Magazi ne, 1983: Board Mem .. CRS Housing Corporation, Calabar 1980-83; Mem., Synod Board of Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Obot Idim, I 983-present, Mem., Judiciary Commission of Enquiry Uyo, 1994; AwardsfRecognitions: Honorary Chieftaincy title of "Adaha Ikpaisong Uyo" by the Uyo Traditional Rulers' Council, 1989; Cert.ofHonour, by Lutheran Church of Nigeria Ukpap Itak, Ikono and Afaha Etok Village Councils 1994 and 1995 ; Calabar Doyen LEO Club 1992-93; Pillar of Private Sector Development in AKS - Akwa Cross Trade Fair, Uyo, 1991; Meritorious Service Award by Asscn of Nigerian Printers, Lagos; Professional Memberships: Executive Mem., AsscnofNigerian Printers, Lagos: Ex-office Mem., Chamber of Commerce; Religious Affiliation: Lutheran; Hobbies: Reading Table Tennis, Darts, Scrabble, Monopoly, Singing, Office: Modern Business Press Ltd. P.O. Box41 , Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; Tel: (085) 204764.
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