The Vice Chairman of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Uyo Branch, Engr. Uwem Akpan and two members of the Executive, Engr. James Amiang FNSE and Engr. Ikemesit Orok have been suspended by the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Uyo Branch over gross misconduct.

The suspension letter signed by 8 members of the Executive Committee is sequel to their alleged diversion of NSE Uyo Branch fund for personal aggrandizement. The suspension came after a unanimous agreement by members of the the Executive, NSE Uyo Branch.


According to the suspension release, the five million naira donated by Engr Uwem Okoko MD Hensek Integrated Service for the building of National Engineering Center Annex/Branch Secretariat was given to the Vice Chairman and was allegedly shared among Engr. James Amiang FNSE and Engr. Ikemesit Orok without the knowledge of other members of the Executive.


Also,Engr. Uwem Akpan allegedly received a sum of 1 million naira from Amitec construction company, 2 million naira from immediate past  Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Opolom Ette and 250 thousand Naira from WE Construction Ltd and could only remit same amount to the Society's Account on personal discoveries by the Chairman and forceful request. The most notable one is his refusal to remit the sum of 4 out of 5 million naira given to him by Hensek Integrated Services who happened to be his brother from Ikot Abasi LGA.

The release which was made available at the weekend also added that the Vice Chairman Engr. Uwem Akpan, Engr Ikemesit Orok, the Secretary, and Engr. James Amiang, the IPC  illegally announced suspension of chairman is againt is contrary to section 5.7.ii of the NSE Byelaw on removal of officers from office.


However, the release equally spelt out the disqualification of Engr. Uwem Akpan as aspirant in the July 2022 NSE Uyo Branch election.