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Biography
Enefiok Essien (born January 29, 1960 in Itu, Akwa Ibom) is a Nigerian professor and current Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo.
Background
Enefiok Effiong Essien was born on January 29, 1960 in Itu local government of Akwa Ibom. He was born into the family of Effiong Okon and Ayie-Ubok James Essien.
Education
In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with honors from the University Calabar, Nigeria. In 1985 he attended Nigerian Law School, Lagos and graduated with Business Level law degree and in 1988 he attended University of Lagos and graduated with a Master of Laws.
In 1998 he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Law from University Birmingham, England.
Career
He is current Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo.
Scandal
In 2005, he was indicted by the Court of Appeal, Calabar of sexual misconduct against a student after expulsion from Uniuyo. During the period of the incident Enefiok Essien who was the invigilator and also head of the examination malpractice panel allegedly swayed vote against the female student involved. The court of appeal after asking Enefiok to swear an affidavit to counter the student's accusation refused, with accusations against him not being challenged the court took a unanimous decision that he was guilty of sexual misconduct and tampering with examination panel.
Almost twenty years after incident he was appointed Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo by Kimse Okoko.
Awards and Nominations
- Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN (Nominated)