BISHOP (PROF) SAMUEL FRIDAY
AKPAN'S BRIEF PROFILE
His Lordship Bishop (Prof.)
Samuel Friday Akpan is a perfect example of a distinct Technocrat,
Educationist, Administrator, Phylanthropist, an astute Politician, an
Ambassador of Peace and above all a devoted Christian. A man of many parts who
dares where others dread.
Born on the 20th day of June
1957 in Ikot Ibekwe, Ukanafun, he is a native of Abak Ishiet, Onna Local
In 2002 and 2003, He bagged a
PGD in Public Finance & Economics and another (PGD) in Transport, Maritime,
Shipping and Administrative Management respectively from the Royal Society of Academy
for Arts & Commerce to his profile. In 2004, He graduated with (B.Sc.)
Honors from the prestigious University of Calabar in Environmental Protection
& Resources Management, and also qualified from the Chartered Institutes of
Commerce, Nigeria. Same year, an (MBA) from the United Nations University in
Port Administrations and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in International
Business, (Import/ Export) from the same University in 2008 and completed
another post graduate Diploma (PGD) in peace & Conflict Studies, University
of Uyo in 2009.
As an educationist, he has
returned to the University of Calabar, for another Doctor of Philosophy Degree
(Ph.D) in Education (Human Growth and Development). He has 5- Awarded Doctor of
Philosophy Degrees (Ph.D) to his credit from credible International
Universities among which are: University of Berkley, Michigan - USA, All Saint
University of America, NY, USA, European-American University, Commonwealth of
Dominica, etc. He is a "FELLOW'' of 18 notable and internationally accredited
Professional bodies i.e. Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria,
Nigerian Institute of Shipping, Institute of Commerce of Nigeria, Institute of
Company & Commercial Accountant of Nigeria, Institute of Chartered Trustees
of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Local Government & Public Administration
of Nigeria, Certified Institute of Public Administrators, Ghana, National
Institute for Education & Research, New Delhi, India among others.
He is Chairman, Governing
Council of Uyo Business School (Post Graduates School). A member of the
Governing Council, African International Programme, American Liberty University
(ALU). In recognition of these, he was appointed Professor of Business
Management by the University of Berkley, Michigan, USA in 2011.
Bishop Samuel Akpan started
his rising working career in Mercantile Bank of Nigeria Ltd, and left as a
Supervisor in 1981. He was the Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Committee, Onna
L.G.A, and presently Chairman/Chief Executive Qua Project & Resources Ltd,
Third Investment Nig. Ltd and 11 other registered and operating companies in
Nigeria. He is the President, Akwa Ibom State Palm Produce and Marketing
Co-operatives and 5 – other Co-operative and Multipurpose Associations.
As a Philanthropist and a
Missionary, he has so far 61National and International Awards to his credit
among which includes Ambassador for peace, Inter-religious and International
Federation for World Peace, Unites Nations. A Patron of several reputable Organisations.
As the ''Asiwaju of laje Land'', Ondo West, Ondo State, Obong Emem, Awa Clan,
Obong Iberedi, Eket Traditional Council, he holds 13-
other traditional titles in
his kitty.
He was ordained Bishop, in
2009 and is The Supervising Bishop of Nigeria and the Chairman of Governing
Board of all Priests World Wide in Brotherhood of the Cross & Star and the
Pioneer Board Chairman, Star Cross Televisions.
He is married with Children. He
loves, Sports, traveling, Teaching and Humanitarian Works
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