Akamkpa–The University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE), Akamkpa, has elevated twenty (20) Chief Lecturers to the prestigious rank of Associate Professor. This significant development was announced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Patrick Nyong Asuquo, during the inaugural Senate meeting of the institution held on Friday NEGROIDHAVEN has confirmed.
The elevation followed a rigorous external review process that spanned several weeks, signaling the university’s commitment to academic excellence and merit-based advancement.
According to the university’s Senior Information Officer, Mr. Agbor Francis A., the promotion marks a defining moment in UEE’s journey toward building a robust academic profile. “The elevation of 20 seasoned scholars to the rank of Associate Professor is not only a testament to their dedication and competence but also a milestone for the University of Education and Entrepreneurship in its commitment to strengthening scholarship,” Mr. Agbor stated.
The newly appointed Associate Professors include:
1. Benedict Ugbong
2. Nsa Okon
3. Effiom Bassey Ene
4. Patience Ebam
5. Marcelina Edu
6. Eunice Nsor
7. Oshiomu Augustine
8. Joe Ndem Ndifon
9. Agba Rosemary
10. Iyaji Thomas Ogar
11. Obi Abang B.
12. Victor Effiong
13. Tandu Egbe
14. Ibiang Eno Itono
15. Timothy Ogar
16. Ndem Nsungo Udo
17. Ugbe Ugbe
18. Mercy R. Ekwere
19. Beatrice Arisa
20. Clement Enunwah
In addition to the promotion exercise, the University held elections for Senate and Council representation. Four Associate Professors were elected to represent the Senate in Council:
– Assoc. Prof. Eunice Nsor
– Assoc. Prof. Marcelina Edu
– Assoc. Prof. Ugbe Ugbe
– Assoc. Prof. Tandu Egbe Ojong
Further, elections were also conducted for representation in the University Council by members of Congregation and Convocation. The elected representatives include:
– 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, which marked the first official sitting of UEE’s Senate, was attended by members of the University Management and staff, signifying a new chapter in the governance and academic development of the institution.
