Great Achievers Ready For Honour At The Formal Debut of Global Achievers
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Arc. Maurice Archibong, Prof.
Akpo Offiong Bassey, High Chief. Dr. Emmanuel Nsan, Ntunkae. Dr. Mrs.
Mary-Theresa Ikwen, Barr. Michael Cobham and Mrs. Lawrencia Ita are ready to be
honoured with an impeccable award in the 'Lifetime Achievement' category. This
is to appreciate them for their individual accomplishments and immense
contributions to the well being of the society through their respective
endeavours, which will soon be published, all through the years.
Also set to be honoured is a
dedicated, diligent and dutiful Journalist, Mr. George Odok of the News Agency
of Nigeria in the 'Journalist of the year' category.
In the 'Young
Achievers/Professional' category, Engr. Dr. Samuel Oliver Effiom, who emerged
as the youngest Engineering Ph.D holder in Cross River State at 28 years of
age, will not only be poured encomiums but will be handed an award to serve as
a perpetual memento and in kind admiration and encouragement for his
productivity & progressive feats in the academic and engineering
professions. Also in this category, Ms.
Glory Bassey, a young, productive & promising lecturer of the University of
Calabar will be greatly honoured.
To encourage fidelity and
absolute love in the marriage institution, Mr. & Mrs. Kerian Obo, who have
lived, loved & lasted together as married couple for over a decade and
remain a pair of admiration by younger couples were nominated and will mount
the stage to be honoured as the 'Couple of the year.'
The event which will be chaired
by Mr. & Mrs. John Abang and will have Engr. & Mrs. Livinus
Unyeshifetang as special guests of honour, will play host to important
dignatries, members of the fourth estate of the realm as well as the academia.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL/ACHIEVERS CATEGORY
Citation of Engr. Dr. Samuel Oliver Effiom
Engr. Dr. Samuel Oliver Effiom was born in Calabar, Nigeria, into the family of Sir (Dr) & Lady Oliver Effiom (KSJI). Full of greatness and set for the bright future that beckoned, Samuel obtained his West African Senior School Certificate from Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing, in 2004. His walk to greatness began to actualise when he received his Bachelor of Engineering degree with honours in Mechanical Engineering from the Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, in 2010 and graduated as the Best graduating
Engineering student.
An erudite scholar, in 2014,
Effiom received his Master's of Science degree with a distinction in Thermal
Power (Gas Turbine & Aerospace Propulsion Technology), and a
Professional Development Certificate in Combined cycle gas turbines from
Cranfield University, England, United Kingdom. An academic guru, young Effiom
also obtained a PhD in Energy & Power Engineering specializing in Aero
derivative propulsion systems from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike, in 2017. At the age of 28, he became the youngest Engineering PhD
holder in Cross River State.
His early professional career started in 2009 as a Trainee Engineer in P. W. Nigeria Ltd., Maitama, Abuja.
Known for resourcefulness, he served as a Mathematics/Basic Technology teacher
in Onitsha, Anambra State, during the 2011/2012 NYSC Scheme. He was also an
intern [Graduate Trainee Engineer] in Plantgeria Company Ltd., Port Harcourt
for few months after his NYSC scheme in 2012.
Since
continuing his career in the academia appeals to him as a result of his desire
in mentoring and assisting others to gain knowledge whilst being an excellent
learner, and also driven by the need for continuous self development in
teaching and research, he joined the workforce of the Cross River University of
Technology as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in
January, 2013.
Samuel
Effiom is a committed Lecturer & Researcher of Applied Energy &
Propulsion Systems Engineering in the same department where he has offered
professional services to humanity in teaching and research. This has paved ways
for him to participate in several academic/professional conferences in Nigeria,
including the United Kingdom and United States of America.
The young Scholar has over 20 publications and scholarly research articles to his name, in reputable high quality peer-reviewed journals and has worked in collaboration with researchers in diaspora on applied energy, power and aerospace propulsion research projects.
Dr.
Samuel Effiom also renders professional services to improve the quality of
learned engineering journals through peer reviewing. These services has made
him a recognized Elsevier reviewer and placed him within the top 10th
percentile of reviewers in some Elsevier Journals, Ansterdam, The Netherlands.
As the managing director of OLIPASU Engineers & Consult Limited, Calabar, and also an Engineering Consultant at Giant Works Limited, Calabar, he offers his professional and community services to clients
and his immediate society.
With over
six years of professional engineering experience in computing, modelling and
programming, he has produced young engineers, proficient in various
computational
engineering techniques under his tutelage.
engineering techniques under his tutelage.
Reputable in character and learning, Engr. Dr. Samuel Oliver Effiom is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Institute of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers, Nigeria Society of Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and also a COREN registered Engineer in the field of Mechanical Engineering practice.
Dr.
Samuel Oliver Effiom is a shinning example of hardwork and humility.
Citation Of Ms. Glory Bassey Asuquo
Glory Bassey Asuquo was born in Calabar on 27th June, 1987
to the family of Mr. & Mrs. William Bassey Asuquo. She is a native of Akpap
Okon Ene Ita at Ikang North in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River
State.
Full of grace, young Glory had her early education at Aye International Nursery Primary School, Calabar from 1990-1997. Smart and sound, she attended the popular Holy Child Secondary School, Calabar from 1997-2003.
Known for brilliance and academic excellence, Glory holds degrees(Bachelor & Master's) in Adult Education in Social Work Education of the University of Calabar.
Currently, she is a Lecturer in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar.
An exemplary youth, Glory has served in many positions at various times in several organizations in church and the society. She is a practicing Catholic.
Glory loves work and works well. She is ever committed to any task assigned to her. She is warm, kind and sociable.
Full of grace, young Glory had her early education at Aye International Nursery Primary School, Calabar from 1990-1997. Smart and sound, she attended the popular Holy Child Secondary School, Calabar from 1997-2003.
Known for brilliance and academic excellence, Glory holds degrees(Bachelor & Master's) in Adult Education in Social Work Education of the University of Calabar.
Currently, she is a Lecturer in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar.
An exemplary youth, Glory has served in many positions at various times in several organizations in church and the society. She is a practicing Catholic.
Glory loves work and works well. She is ever committed to any task assigned to her. She is warm, kind and sociable.
JOURNALIST
OF THE YEAR AWARD
Citation Of George Odok (Jr)
George Odok (Jr) was born on November 25, 1987 in his place of origin; Boki Local Lovernment Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Focused and futuristic, young George had his secondary education at the famous Boki Comprehensive Secondary School in Boki Local Government Area and the Mary Knoll College in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area both in Cross River State.
Citation Of George Odok (Jr)
George Odok (Jr) was born on November 25, 1987 in his place of origin; Boki Local Lovernment Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Focused and futuristic, young George had his secondary education at the famous Boki Comprehensive Secondary School in Boki Local Government Area and the Mary Knoll College in Okuku, Yala Local Government Area both in Cross River State.
Purposeful and with great determination to succeed in life, George did not only resolve to become a Journalist, he proceeded to the University to acquire the desired knowledge. He is a graduate of Mass Communication of the Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State.
Odok did his one year mandatory National Youth Service Programme in Anambra state where his star shone so brightly and was spotted and appointed Head of News and Programme, Orientation Broadcasting Service, during the camping exercise.
His place of primary assignment was the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). There he distinguished himself and his dutifulness earned him several awards.
As a driver of and for development, through the vehicle of Journalism, sometime, in 2017, Odok led the advocacy for the repair of the Calabar-Odukpani-Pamol highway that was in a dilapidated state. He drew the Federal Government's attention to the failed portion of that road through his news analysis on newspapers and pictorial reports, live appearance on Channels TV and on social media platforms. Eventually, the Federal Ministry of Works intervened and rehabilitated the road. This particular advocacy earned him a commendation letter for OUTSTANDING JOURNALISM SERVICE by the Federal Ministry of Works office in Calabar.
Also in 2017, Odok also led same advocacy for the repair of the Iwuru failed portion of the Federal road in Biase Local Government Area that claimed the lives of three commuters. Again, the Federal Ministry of Works intervened and rehabilitated the road. This, among several others, distingishes George Odok as a Journalist who employs his pen to champion the courses of development in the society.
With a desire for grassroot development, Odok went to the interior village of Esuk Mba community in Akpabuyo LGA to harvest the trade by barter story that took the media space for months. The story, which earned him an award by the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Cross River State, was also aired on BBC Network Africa.
He highlighted the cultural heritage of the people with a special focus on the need for the State and Federal Governments to rehabilitate the market by making it a tourism site. Gladly, after his reportage, an NGO had indicated interest to build a model market for the Esuk Mba community and plans are on the way for the project. Also, Reuters International Press had visited the market to bring the long term trade to the international fore.
A man with creative thinking and the spirit of constructive criticism, Odok tells the story the way it is with objectivity, regardless of whose ox is gored.
Odok is always alert on any breaking news and developing stories in Cross River State. He has attended several international conferences on news writing and facts-checking on fake news, election monitoring and reporting, security reporting in the maritime domain among others to shape the quality of his reportage.
In 2018, Odok received commendation letters for distinguished Journalism reportage from the Nigerian Navy, Army, Police, Immigration Service and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Cross River State.
Currently, he is the Assistant Secretary of the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Cross River State. He is a team player, a socialist and a jolly good fellow.
The young Journalist is happily married to a Queenly wife, Mrs Gina George Odok.
His hobbies include, writing news, investigating stories and playing table tennis.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS CATEGORY
Citation of Sir. Arc. Maurice E. Archibong
Arc.
Maurice Effanga Archibong was born in February, 1936 to Late Etubom Maurice
Effanga Archibong and Mrs. Theresa Archibong both of Henshaw Town in Calabar,
Cross River State, Nigeria. Blessed with
above average intelligence, young Maurice had his secondary and higher school
education at St. Patrick's College, Calabar and later graduated in Architecture
at the Polytechnic of Torino in Italy. A front line Architect, Maurice
Archibong established a firm of Chattered Architects in 1973. His firm was very
involved in the structural development of then nascent South Eastern/Cross
River State. It must have been a golden era for the young Architect then. A renowned Architect, Archibong is a fellow
of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the Premier Chairman of the
institute in Calabar. A devout Catholic,
his commitment and contributions to the Church where he has served in
various capacities earned him the Papal Knight of St. Gregory; a rare mark of
recognition from the Papacy.
Maurice
is happily married for 48 years to Lady Marie Archibong, a Papal Medalist, a
retired educationist and a pious
Catholic. The Union is blessed with four offsprings- A Roman Catholic
Missionary Priest, Two Medical Doctors and a Banker. He is a member and Patron of numerous
religious and social organizations.
Sir
Maurice Effanga Archibong has been a great pillar of support & strength to
the people and places he has served over the years.
Maurice
has devoted the most of his life to the service of the Catholic church and he
is widely known and admired for his unending love, zeal and selfless services
to the Catholic Church.
He is a
sibling to the late Francis Archibong, former Secretary to Government in the
defunct South-Eastern states, also late Dan Archibong, former Military Governor
of Cross River State and Mrs. Theresa Esua, a London- trained Nurse.
Citation Of Ntunkae. Dr. Mrs.
Mary Theresa Ikwen
Ntunkae.
Dr. Mrs. Mary Theresa Ikwen, mni, was born 61 years ago to the family of Late
Pa. Dugeri Odey of Butsam Estong Busi in Obanliku Local Government Area of
Cross River State. Bright and beautiful Mary- Theresa, started her early
education at the Central Primary School, Sankwala and finished in 1970. She
attended Mount Carmel school Ogoja for her secondary education and completed in
1975.
Determined
for greatness in life, Mary-Theresa read English/French at the defunct College
of Education, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, where she obtained an NCE certificate in
1979. She also did the French Teacher's long vacation course in Togo, West
Africa.
In 1987,
she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Education. In 2002, she
obtained a Master's degree in Guidance and Counselling. Simple yet sound, Mary-
Theresa Ikwen currently holds a Doctorate degree in Educational Psychology.
Humble
and hardworking, Mrs. Mary-Theresa Ikwen began her career as a Teacher. In
1992, she transferred her service from teaching to the State Civil Service.
Since then, she rose through the ranks to the top and became a Director then
Permanent Secretary in various government departments, Commissions and
ministries at the state level.
A Former
Chairperson caretaker committee of Obanliku and Obudu local government areas at
separate times, her brief tenure was marked by enduring legacies in each of
those local governments.
A
seasoned administrator, in all her duty posts, Mary-Theresa demonstrated her
extraordinary qualities in administration, firmness in decision, commitment to
Justice and fair play, transparency and accountability as an accounting
Officer.
Need not
wonder why the lot fell on Mrs. Mary-Theresa Ikwen, when the policy thrust and
direction of government changed and when it became imperative to have someone
with a strong drive to steer the ship of the civil service at the state, to
enhance proper implementation of policies and programmes of government.
A great
feminist, Mary-Theresa Ikwen was appointed Head of service of Cross River State
by former Governor Liyel Imoke. She held that enviable position till her
retirement in 2015.
She will
for a long time be remembered for the progressive reforms she made to improve
the civil service of Cross River during her tenure as the Head of service.
Dr.
Mary-Theresa Ikwen is the author of the book titled: "The Civil Servant
and Public Administration: An imperative for good governance " which remains
a reference point for a dynamic civil service structure.
Mary-Theresa
is a Catholic by faith.
Mrs.
Ikwen is a holder of several titles and belongs to many professional, social
and cultural organisations.
Charitable
in words and in deeds, Mary-Theresa wears a smiling face even in difficult
situations and her nice dentition compliments her beautiful appearance.
A great
source of encouragement especially, to the youths, Ntunkae Dr. Mrs.
Mary-Theresa Ikwen is a mother of three children.
Citation of High Chief Dr. Emmanuel Nyong Nsan, OFR
High
Chief. Dr. Emmanuel Nyong Nsan, OFR, Efik Prince and Palace High Chief was born
in Calabar on 14th July, 1947. Exceptionally brilliant, young Emmanuel attended
the Calabar Public School( the former NA school) from 1954 to 1961 and passed
out of primary school with distinction. He attended the St. Patrick's College,
Ikot Ansa, Calabar (1962-1966) where he was the Senior Prefect and Higher
School Prefect a year after. He passed out with grade one in his WASC exams.
Vibrant
and versatile, he was active and distinguished himself in academics and was an award winner in
football, Hockey and principal speaker in the Debating society. He had a brief
spell as Broadcaster in Radio Nigeria before he continued his studies in
Medicine at the University of Ibadan where he qualified as a Medical Doctor
(1968-1974). He specialised in Community Medicine and Clinical, Tropical
Medicine in Nigeria and the U.K. Before specialisation, he practiced general
Medicine and Surgery where he established the famous Mutanda Medical Centre.
After specialisation, he taught and practiced at the University of Calabar
Teaching Hospital, Calabar (UCTH).
A service-concious fellow, Emmanuel Nsan has
served his community, state & nation in various capacities. Former Minister
of works later health, he was instrumental to the construction of Atimbo-Ikang
bridge in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.
He had
also been a member of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal
Commission and Member of the National Heritage Council. In 1994/1995, he had
served as an elected delegate to the National Constitutional Conference.
Dr. Nsan
has also made unsuccessful attempts at partisan politics and had wisely advised
himself that Politics was not meant for him.
An
accomplished Physician, Dr.Emmanuel Nsan is currently a University Senior
Lecturer and Chief Consultant in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
A lover
of culture, Nsan is a member of several cultural organizations.
An unsung
Philanthropist, Dr. Nsan is a Patron of several religious, cultural and social
organizations.
Dr.
Emmanuel Nsan is married with children.
Citation of Eti-Eka Mrs. Lawrencia E. Ita (JP)
Eti-Eka Mrs. Lawrencia E. Ita (JP) was born into the
family of Late Sir (Chief) & Mrs. Frank U. A. Offiong of Essien Town in
Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria.
Blessed and bright even at a tender age, Lawrencia started
her early education at Holy Child Convent, Calabar where she obtained her First
School Leaving Certificate in 1969.
A thoroughbred, Lawrencia attended the famous Holy Child
Secondary School, Marian Hill, Calabar and obtained her West African School
Certificate in 1974.
A graduate of History in 1980, she also holds a master's
degree in African History obtained in 1986, both from the University of
Calabar, Calabar.
Lawrencia also has a postgraduate diploma (P.G.D.A) Public
Admin in 1991 from the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON),
Badagry, to her credit and among her credentials. Lawrencia started her working
career as a Teacher at the West African Peoples Institute (WAPI), Calabar in
where she taught from 1980-1988.
An astute administrator, in 1988, she joined the Civil
Service Commission: office of the Secretary to the State Government. In the
course of service, Mrs. Lawrencia Ita had served in various offices of
government at the state level until she rose through the ranks to become the
Permanent Secretary at the Local Government Service Commission where she
retired in 2015.
A serious Catholic, Eti-Eka Lawrencia Ita has served the
Catholic Church in various capacities. It is on record that she was the first
female President of her Parish, St. Charles L'wanga, Essien Town, Calabar. She
is currently, the Vice President, Laity Council of the Catholic Archdiocese of
Calabar.
A woman of excellence, Mrs. Lawrencia Ita has a myriad of
awards to her name. She is also a member and Patron of many social and
religious organizations.
Elegant and exquisite, Lawrencia Ita is the founder of
Exquisite Ladies Foundation.
She is widely traveled and has visited several countries of
the world.
Gracious Mother Lawrencia Ita was married to Late Engr.
Evaristus E.E. Ita and the Union is blessed with children.
Citation of Professor Akpo Offiong Bassey
Prof. Akpo Offiong Bassey was born on 22nd August, 1958 in
Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.
So fortunate and promising a girl child even at a tender
age, she attended the famous Holy Child Secondary School, Calabar from
1970-1975, where she obtained her West African School Certificate(WASC). Later,
she proceeded to College of Education, Uyo in Akwa Ibom state from 1980-1983,
where she acquired her Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
A bookworm, brilliant Akpo had her first degree in
Education/Religion. Then Master's degree and Ph.D in Guidance and Counselling,
all from the University of Calabar, Calabar in Cross River State.
A seasoned educationist, Prof. Akpo Bassey has taught
virtually in all levels of education in Cross River State; primary, secondary
and university.
A University Don, Akpo Offiong Bassey is a Professor of
Guidance and Counselling and lectures in the Department of Education Foundation
and Administration of Cross River University of Technology in Calabar, Cross
River State.
A Scholar of no mean repute, Prof. Akpo Bassey has over
thirty-five (35) publications in reputable local, national and international
journals, attended and presented papers in many academic conferences,
professional associations and has earned a myriad of awards to her name. A
pious Christian, she is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria.
A loving wife and caring mother, Mrs. Akpo Offiong Bassey is
married to Mr. Offiong Etim Bassey and blessed with children
Citation of
Barrister Mike Ekpo Cobham
Barrister. Mike Ekpo Cobham was born on 30th March, 1954 in
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. He had his early education at St. Mary's
Primary School, Calabar. He proceeded to Duke Town Secondary School Calabar for
his secondary education and finished in 1971 and did higher school at Methodist
Boys High School, Oron in Akwa Ibom State from 1973-75.
Ambitious and
futuristic, young Mike studied Law at the defunct University of Cross River now
known as the University of Uyo, in Akwa Ibom state and proceeded for the
Nigerian Law School in Lagos state.
A lover of knowledge, Michael enjoys learning and impacting
on people. This desire propelled him to teach in a Secondary school, West
African Peoples Institution, Calabar, Cross River State, from 1975-1977.
Barr. Michael Cobham worked in the Cross River State
Ministry of Justice for many years and retired as the Deputy Director in 2004.
He has served in several positions in boards and commissions at the state
level. He was a Commissioner in the Law Reforms Commission for five years.
A prominent lawyer, Barr. Michael Cobham is the principal
partner, Mike Cobham and Associates (Ave Maria Chambers) in Calabar.
A faithful Catholic, he has served in several important
positions in the Catholic Church. Worthy of mention is; Current President,
Laity Council of the Archdiocese of Calabar. He is a Knight of St. Mulumba,
Nigeria and currently the Grand Knight of Calabar subcouncil.
A titled Chief, Cobham is an Etubom-elect of Nta Ene royal
house of lower Cobham town, Calabar.
He is a Patron of several organizations and makes effort to
better the lots of humanity within his environment.
Barr. Michael Cobham is married to an adorable wife, Mrs.
Glory Cobham and the Union is blessed with six children.
