AKSU Appoints Professor OtoAbasi Akpan As Acting Vice-Chancellor
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Posted 2 months ago at 10:49 pm on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 by Admin
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has named Professor OtoAbasi Etim Akpan as its new Acting Vice-Chancellor. He takes over from Professor Nse U. Essien, who completed his tenure.
About Professor Akpan
Professor Akpan has served in several key roles within AKSU, including:
– Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
– Dean of the Faculty of Arts
– University Orator
– Head of History and International Studies
– Acting DVC (Administration)
– Director of International Collaborations and Linkages
– Member of the Governing Council
– Former Head of the Obio Akpa Campus
Experience Beyond AKSU
Prof. Akpan is well known nationally and internationally:
– Sabbatical Fellow at the National Defence College, Abuja
– Visiting Professor at UniAbuja and UniPort
– Board Member, Institute of Governance and Social Research, Jos
Educational Background
– From Ibiaku Itam, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom State
– Studied History at University of Calabar
– Master’s Degree from University of Ibadan
– Further studies at University of Jos and University of Port Harcourt (PhD in Diplomatic Studies)
– Began lecturing in 1997 at UniUyo
– Joined AKSU in 2013
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
– National President, College of Professors in Nigeria
– President Emeritus, Pan-African Historical Society
– Dean Emeritus, Ibibio Academic Roundtable
– UN Peace Volunteer
– Member of the World History Association and over 12 other global academic bodies
– Published over 100 academic works
Personal Life
Prof. Akpan is married with five children.
What This Means for AKSU
With his extensive academic and administrative experience, the university community anticipates how his leadership will shape AKSU's next chapter.
About Professor Akpan
Professor Akpan has served in several key roles within AKSU, including:
– Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
– Dean of the Faculty of Arts
– University Orator
– Head of History and International Studies
– Acting DVC (Administration)
– Director of International Collaborations and Linkages
– Member of the Governing Council
– Former Head of the Obio Akpa Campus
Experience Beyond AKSU
Prof. Akpan is well known nationally and internationally:
– Sabbatical Fellow at the National Defence College, Abuja
– Visiting Professor at UniAbuja and UniPort
– Board Member, Institute of Governance and Social Research, Jos
Educational Background
– From Ibiaku Itam, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom State
– Studied History at University of Calabar
– Master’s Degree from University of Ibadan
– Further studies at University of Jos and University of Port Harcourt (PhD in Diplomatic Studies)
– Began lecturing in 1997 at UniUyo
– Joined AKSU in 2013
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
– National President, College of Professors in Nigeria
– President Emeritus, Pan-African Historical Society
– Dean Emeritus, Ibibio Academic Roundtable
– UN Peace Volunteer
– Member of the World History Association and over 12 other global academic bodies
– Published over 100 academic works
Personal Life
Prof. Akpan is married with five children.
What This Means for AKSU
With his extensive academic and administrative experience, the university community anticipates how his leadership will shape AKSU's next chapter.