IBOM 100 MAGAZINE

ENGR. (MRS.) M. M. ADETIBA - ENGINEER Engr. (Mrs.) Mayen Modupeola Adetiba was born on the 17th of April, 1951 in Ilorin. living at 7, Ogunkelu Avenue, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos. A native of Ibeno from Akwa Ibom State, South South of Nigeria. Graduated from Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls High School, Yaba, Lagos in 1968 with the WASC. In May 1975, she graduated from Columbia University School of Engi neering, New York, City, with a B.Sc in Civil Engineering. She proceeded to Cornell University, Ithaca, New York where she earned her Master’s in Engineering Civil - MEC degree, specializing in Structural Engineering in May, 1976. Engr. Mayen Adetiba - Engineer Upon her return to the country in 1976, she worked briefly with the engineering firm Structure-eng of the former Vice President, Arc. Alex Ekwueme as a pupil engineer. She subsequently moved to Niger-Consult where she continued as a pupil engineer in 1977. Upon the death of the owner of Niger-Consult, sh...

BARR. INIBEHE EFFIONG – LAWYER AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST Inibehe Effiong is a human rights lawyer, radical activist, social crusader, writer, columnist and critic. He has written extensively on the myraid of problems besetting Nigeria. His articles are regularly published in most of the major newspapers and online news mediums in Nigeria, including; The Punch, Daily Independent, Authority, The Sun, The Peoples Daily, Sahara Reporters, Premium Times, Elombah.com , Daily Post, L inda Ikeji Blog, Elrufai's page, Pointblank News, Secrets Reporters, Abusidiqu, Osun Defenders, News Rescue, News Express, Universal Reporters, The Nigerian Voice, Scan News, Information Nigeria, Paradigm Sìhift, etc. Also, most of the local tabloids in his home state, Akwa Ibom, also publish his articles regularly. Barr. Inibehe Effiong - Lawyer and Human Rights Activist He graduated with an LL.B in 2014 from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. While in the university, he was actively...

AKAN OKON – COMMISSIONER FOR AVIATION DEVELOPMENT AND IBOM DEEP SEA Mr. Akan Okon was former Commissioner for Housing and Special Duties and presently Commissioner for Aviation and Ibom Deep Sea. A politician and financial expert with experience in the banking sector spanning more than two decades. Akan Okon was born on October 1, 1965 and is an indigene of Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He studied in the University of Calabar, Cross River State, for his first degree in B usiness Administration in 1987 and University of Lagos for a Master’s degree in Business Administration. This Itu-born politician has attended several courses in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other countries in the course of his working career. Mr. Akan Okon - Hon. Commissioner for Aviation Development and Ibom Deepsea Port Mr. Okon started off after his national service year by joining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where he held several positions in the ba...

EPHRAIM INYANG-EYEN – HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR WORKS Born on November 25, 1965 to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Akparawa Inyang-Eyen of Nung Nya in Ikot Ebiere of Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Between 1977-1982, young Ephraim obtained his O/Level Certificate from Etinan Institute, Etinan. He proceeded to School of Basic Studies, Akamkpa from 1983 to 1985 and earned his A /Level in Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography. Not done with his quest for education, Ephraim Inyang-Eyen in 1985 enrolled in the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria where he obtained a Bachelor Degree of Science in Chemistry (Second Class Upper) in 1998, and in November 2014 he obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos. It is fact that a man of intellect will not relax to count on past glories but will continue to aim higher. This drive has propelled Mr. Ephraim Inyang-Eyen to be enrolled in the WALDEN UNIVERSITY for his Doctorat...

RT. HON. (BARR.) ONOFIOK LUKE - MEMBER, ETINAN FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Onofiok Luke is the former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and presently Member representing Etinan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He is a foremost youth leader, and a social equality advocate. His leadership interests are chiefly in education and economic empowerment of women and youths for sustainable development. Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Onofiok Luke - Member representing Etinan Federal Constituency As a two-term member of the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly, he has served variously as Chairman of the assembly’s committee on Appropriation and Finance, committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights, and Public Petitions, among others. For three years, he led deliberations on state budget proposals, oversaw the activities of the state’s ministry of finance, probed the fiscal conduct of government, and...

The Ibom 100 Publication is a community based and private-driven initiative powered by Black Heritage Publication to annually identify, recognize and celebrate the positive contributions and effort of 100 Akwa Ibom people otherwise known as IBOM 100 who are making significant impact and contribute meaningfully to the society. Front Cover of Ibom 100 Magazine   The lists of 100 Most Distinguished Personalities in Akwa Ibom State are selected individuals who through their career and individual endeavours have influenced the society positively and will serve as role models to the younger generation. It serves to recognize outstanding individuals who exemplified the best attributes of our state and promote the ideals of unity, justice and peaceful coexistence. It seek to accord recognition to Akwa Ibom people whose dedication to their profession and life undertakings have resulted in exceptional achievements in the form of significant contributions to the progress and w...