David Asukwo OFFIONG

University Lecturer

BA, MA, Ph.D, sociologist and university teacher, born October 26, 1942, Ikot Edong, Nsit Atai, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State; married Bassey Tom 1968, four sons, one daughter; Education: West African People's Institute, 1956, Enitonna High School, 1966-69, University of Illinois, 1969-70, Purdue University, 1970-73; Career: Appointed Assistant Professor, West Georgia College, 1973-77; associate Professor, West Georgia College, 1977; Senior Lecturer, University of Calabar, 1977-84; Professor of Sociology, since 1984; Publications: Imperialism and Dependency: Obstacles to African Development, (Fourth Dimension, Enugu; 1980); Organised Labour and Political Development in Nigeria, Centaur Press, Calabar, 1980; Hobbies: gardening, table tennis; Official Address: Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Cross River State; Home: QD6, University of Calabar Staff Quarters, Calabar, Cross River State.