OFR. BA, MA, Ph.D., economist, administrator university teacher; DOB: April 4, 1935; Hometown: Ikot Eko Ibon, Onna, Eket; State of Origin: Akwa Ibom; Married: Immaculata Nkoyo, 1955; nc: two sons, four daughters; EDUCATION: Holy Family College, Abak, 1946; St Augustine's Teachers Training College, Uruii Inyang, 1947-48; St. Mary's Teachers' Training College, Ediene, 1955: Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, USA. 1960-63; Howard University, Washington, D.C, 1963-64; Boston University, Massachusetts. USA, 1973-76; CAREER: Lecturer in Economics, University of Lagos. 1965-79; Secretary to Government, Cross River State Government, 1979-83; dir. of Research, Centre for Development Studies, University of Cross River State, Uyo (now University of Uyo), 1983-87; prof. Economics/Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Uyo, 1987; ch. Agartha Hotels, since 1992; Akwa Ibom State Public Accounts Committee, 1994; ag. v-chancellor. University of Uyo, 1996; Deputy v-ch. 199698; dir. Centre for Development Studies, 1998; Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, 1999; mm. Royal Society of Economics. 1973, African Studies Association, 1974, Institute of Development Association, 1983. Traditional Title. Adaha Eket; Obong Uforo Ikono; Inua Oniong. nh: Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, 1983; publ. Co-author, The Structure of Nigerian Economy, Macmillan. 1979; The Charms and Perils of the Nigerian Presidential System. Vantage Press, New York, 1984; The Contribution of Expatriate and Indigenous Manpower to the Manufacturing Industry in Nigeria. Scholars Press, 1986; Priorities Forthe Development of Akwa Ibom State, 1991; Co-author, The Nigerian Fiscal System, Belpot Nig. Co.. 1999. hob. gardening and writing, off. Agartha Hotels, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo; res. UC 3. Professor D. Ekong's Street, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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