The University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE), Akamkpa, has elevated 20 Chief Lecturers to the prestigious rank of Associate Professor following a rigorous external review process that spanned several weeks.
In an official statement issued by the institution’s Senior Information Officer, Mr. Francis Agbor, it was disclosed that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Nyong Asuquo, announced the significant academic milestone during the inauguration of Senate members at the University’s inaugural Senate meeting held on Friday, April 4, 2025.
The newly elevated Associate Professors are:
Assoc. Prof. Benedict Ugbong
Assoc. Prof. Nsa Okon
Assoc. Prof. Effiom Bassey Ene
Assoc. Prof. Patience Ebam
Assoc. Prof. Marcelina Edu
Assoc. Prof. Eunice Nsor
Assoc. Prof. Oshiomu Augustine
Assoc. Prof. Joe Ndem Ndifon
Assoc. Prof. Agba Rosemary
Assoc. Prof. Iyaji Thomas Ogar
Assoc. Prof. Obi Abang B.
Assoc. Prof. Victor Effiong
Assoc. Prof. Tandu Egbe
Assoc. Prof. Ibiang Eno Itono
Assoc. Prof. Timothy Ogar
Assoc. Prof. Ndem Nsungo Udo
Assoc. Prof. Ugbe Ugbe
Assoc. Prof. Mercy Ekwere R.
Assoc. Prof. Beatrice Arisa
Assoc. Prof. Clement Enunwah
In a notable development during the Senate meeting, elections were conducted to select four members to represent the Senate in Council. The elected members are:
Assoc. Prof. Eunice Nsor
Assoc. Prof. Marcelina Edu
Assoc. Prof. Ugbe Ugbe
Assoc. Prof. Tandu Egbe Ojong
Additionally, elections were held to elect three representatives to the University Council from the Congregation and Convocation. The elected members are:
Mrs. Edom Itam – representing Congregation (Academic Staff)
Comrade Owan Harold-Joe Ebam – representing Congregation (Non-Academic Staff)
Comrade Obama Obama Igri – representing Convocation
The event was well-attended by the University’s Management Team and staff, marking a significant moment in the institution’s growth and governance.
