Dr. Patrick Joseph Uko was born to the family of Late Joseph Uko Umana in Ikot Ubom, Afaha Obong in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He is the 3rd child in a family of 8.

Dr. Patrick commenced his education journey at St. Andrews Primary School, Ikwek, Afaha Obong and proceeded to the prestigious Holy Family College, Oku Abak, for his secondary education. He thereafter proceeded to the then St. Mary’s Teachers Training College, Ediene Abak where he was equipped for the teaching career with his Teachers Grade Two Certificate.

Determined to make an impact in his chosen profession, Dr. Patrick Uko advanced to the defunct College of Education, Uyo, where he obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in 1962: the University of Calabar for Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in 1989 and University of Port Harcourt for his Master of Science Education (M. Ed) in 1995. He revisited the University of Port Harcourt in 1997 where he enrolled for his Doctorate degree. He scaled through in 2002 and was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Science Education.

Dr. Uko is prolific academic. He has contributed many scholarly papers.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading==> https://www.aksu360.com/2019/06/meet-dean-faculty-of-education-akwa.html)