Let me convey my appreciation and thanks to all students and staff of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) for the successes recorded in 2018. It is pertinent to note that, we still have much more territories to conquer in the years ahead; I am therefore appealing to us to spare no effort in the realization of the University’s mandate in 2019.

The year 2018 was characterized with various landmark achievements and this would not have been possible without your dedication and commitment to the growth of the University. In 2018, the University met and surpassed her targets in some key areas. We are indeed very thankful to God almighty!

In the course of 2018, our staff and students demonstrated their academic prowess in various competitions by winning awards/laurels both locally and internationally, this was made possible by the concerted effort of Management in active collaboration with the University Governing Council in ensuring that an excellent environment is provided for learning, research and innovation to thrive.

From the day I assumed office as the Vice Chancellor of AKSU, my fidelity to the course of building a University we can be proud of, has not been in doubt. Last year, the National University Commission (NUC) team visited our University for a routine accreditation exercise and it is noteworthy that, all academic programmes in AKSU have been fully accredited. This is the outcome of our unwavering commitment to be one of the leading Universities in Nigeria...... (Click the link below to read the FULL message ==> https://www.aksu360.com/2018/12/vice-chancellors-2019-new-year-message.html)

Today Monday, the 31st of December 2018 was a day set aside by the Ibibio nation to mark the Coronation of Oku Ibom Ibibio, His Eminence Nteyin Solomon J. Etuk, JP. The well attended event took place at Asan Ibibio, which happens to be the Ancestral center of Ibibio land.

Dignitaries that graced the coronation include the Akwa Ibom State Executive Governor, his Deputy, former Governors, the Ooni of Ife, the Obong of Calabar, the traditional ruler of Okpobo kingdom, the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East senatorial district, the SA to President Buhari on Legislative Affairs, the Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University.... (click the link below to read MORE==> https://www.aksu360.com/2018/12/a-new-king-in-ibibio-kingdom-has-emerged.html)

It was a sight to behold and a thing of joy when on Saturday the 29th of December 2018, former Miss Lucia Esio Oboho and Barr. Edidiong Ebong had their wedding ceremony. The colourful event took place at the Immanuel Methodist cathedral Itiam Etoi in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Officiating during the event, His Grace Most Rev. Chimezuo Nwankpa (Archbishop of Methodist church Uyo) charged the couple from Malachi chapter 2 verse 13-16 . He urged the couple to endeavour to live a life worthy of emulation, stressing that there is no room for divorce. Most Rev. Nwankpa likewise requested the parents of the couple to continue to support them in their prayers and give them the opportunity to grow and build their home.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading ==>https://www.aksu360.com/2018/12/prof-esio-oboho-gives-daughter-out-in.html)

Prominent sons and daughters, together with friends and well-wishers of the Oro nation conveyed at the Oro Civic Centre, Oron in Akwa Ibom State on Thursday the 28th of December for the 2018 Conference/Festival of Culture. The event was held under the theme “restructuring Nigeria: towards moving Oro forward – issues and perspectives”.

Declaring the event open, the President General of Oron Union – Chief (Mrs) Janet Asuquo Amba noted that it was the first time the Union was hosting the event in collaboration with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC). She reminded participants that the conference was aimed basically at promoting cultural ties between the various Clans as well as “provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and also to showcase Oro culture to the world”.

The first of the 3-day event featured sounding of traditional canon, traditional dances, inspection of arts/craft booth, inspection of the traditional cuisine booth, ballad rendition and presentation of Awards to deserving members of the society, who have distinguished themselves in the service of humanity. During the event, there was a colourful display of the rich cultural heritage of the Oron people such as the Ekpo, Ekpe, Abang, Ekong, Edeme Awan Nkugho, Mbaya, Kongoma, Mbok and Afiakegit. Click the link below to CONTINUE reading and VIEW more pictures ==> https://www.aksu360.com/2018/12/p-rominent-sons-and-daughters-together.html)

A hall that sits nearly 200 computer systems, ready for use (mostly all-in-one pcs). #internetReady
We call it the #profEnoIbangaDigitalRevolution
The Vice Chancellor says that "this is just the beginning". Next up, Apple computers are invading the campus on a massive scale.... (click the link below to read MORE: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/12/somewhere-in-akwa-ibom-state-university.html)

On Saturday the 15th of December 2018, the family of Comr. Ukeme Jacob ‘ABACHA’ came together to bid their late mother farewell in a funeral service that was conducted by Sanctified Mount Zion Church of Nigeria, Abak Assembly.

Delivering his sermon, the Officiating Minister, Reverend Bassey Ette charged the family to endeavour to remain united, forge a common front and to continue to grow in the fear of the Lord. He recalled Hebrews 9:27 that states "and as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement"

The man of God paid glowing tribute to the Late Mary Essien Atai JP, whom he described as a dedicated child of God, who had contributed in no small measure to the growth and expansion of the work of God in Abak District.

Making a remark in the course of the service, the Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Prof Eno Ibanga who was accompanied by his amiable wife, expressed gratitude to God and the church for the role they have played and continue to play, in moulding the character of people, especially the young ones. Prof Ibanga said he was impressed by strength of character that Comr Ukeme Jacob has displayed throughout his days as a student in Akwa Ibom State University..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/12/mama-abacha-goes-home.html)

The family of Comr. Nsisong Nyong (Academic Affairs Directorate) and Mrs. Victoria Essien (Directorate of ICT) wish to express their sincere gratitude to the Akwa Ibom State University community for the show of love and uncommon support during the funeral ceremony that was held for our mother, Late Mrs. Nsima Friday Udofa on Saturday, the 23rd of November 2018.

Words cannot readily be found to describe how in the midst of sadness and grieve, we felt honoured by the impressive turnout of the AKSU community during the Commendation service of our beloved mother. The management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) led by Prof. Eno J. Ibanga, deserves special mention for the quality of leadership that they provide in the day-to-day running of the institution, thus transforming AKSU into an academic destination of repute... (click the link below to read MORE: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/thank-you-akwa-ibom-state-university.html)

On Thursday, the 22nd of November 2018, the Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University in company of Principal staff of the institution, received in audience the Executive members of Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), South-South Zone.

The NIPOST team was led by the South-South Zonal Manger, Mallam Abubakar Usman who informed the management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) of the giant strides and reforms that the Postal service has undergone in the last few years. According the Mallam Usman, NIPOST has been re-engineered for optimal performance in the provision of courier service, bulk post, haulage service, philatelic service and agency banking among several other services. He singled the University out for praise, noting that AKSU had long embraced the use of postal instruments in carrying out various institutional and financial activities.

In his response, the Vice Chancellor – Prof Eno Ibanga expressed gratitude to the team for the visit. He strongly commended the management of NIPOST for the tenacity in weathering the storm that came over the years, especially with the advent of internet in Nigeria when some people erroneously thought that NIPOST will suddenly became irrelevant.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/nigerian-postal-service-partners-akwa.html)

On Monday, the 12th of November 2018, the Department of Mass Communication, Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) played host to an accreditation team from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The team was earlier received by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Eno Ibanga, who expressed joy over the visit.

During the visitation, the team inspected and accessed facilities such as the University Library, Resource room, the television/radio/photo and advert studios of the Department of Mass Communication. They also took time to interact with the staff and students of the Department... (clcik the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/nuc-visits-aksu-department-of-mass.html)

All newly admitted students of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) are hereby requested to complete the payment of their school fees and registration on or before Friday, the 16th of November 2018.

Old/Returning students are also informed that the University fee portal is open. They are instructed to proceed and make their fee payment, as well as process their Course Registration for the First Semester of the 2018/2019 session accordingly.... (click the link below to read the WHOLE story: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/payment-of-fees-for-students-of-akwa.html)

Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State is set to host Nigeria’s first ever theatre and film festival (UTAFF). The event holds from November 8 to 10, 2018. Themed New Talent, New Technology in Theatre and Film Practice, the objective of the festival is to serve as a premier platform for increasing development in indigenous performing and media arts in Akwa Ibom State, thereby impacting positively on the economy of the state as well as promoting Akwa Ibom State tourism and hospitality to the world.

The three-day event will feature training, workshop, panel discussion, film screening, theatre performances and awards. UTAFF 2018 will hold at 4 different venues: Silverbird Cinema (Uyo), University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Council for Arts and Culture and Akwa Ibom State University (Obioakpa campus).

A foremost Akwa Ibom female film-maker, Emem Isong, will be celebrated at the maiden edition of the festival with her film Ayamma headlining the opening screening of the festival. A command performance of Kasala – a theatrical piece directed by Thompson will also open the theatre performances at this year’s festival.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/all-set-for-uyo-international-theatre.html )

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called off the nationwide industrial action initially scheduled to commence Tuesday 06/11/2018, to further press for workers’ demand for new national minimum wage. NLC Preident announced this Monday night in Abuja while addressing journalists at the end of a meeting of the tripartite committee set up by government to negotiate labour’s demand.

Organised labour had threatened to commence nationwide strike on November 6 should government fail to accede to its N30,000 minimum wage demand. The federal government had offered to pay N24,000 while some state governments are even offering less.... (click the link below to read FURTHER: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/labour-suspends-nationwide-strike.html)

A cross section of staff of Akwa Ibom State University on Sunday November 04, 2018 converged Living Spring Bible Church Mbribit Itam in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to join Dr. Essien Ukpe Ukoyo and his dear wife in celebrating their 25 years Marriage Silver Jubilee.

In his message of exhortation during the event, the Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge – His Lordship, Justice Godwin Abraham, spoke extensively on “the mystery of marriage” drawing his inference from Deuteronomy 10 verse 8 and 1 Corinthians 2 verse 9-14..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/akwa-ibom-state-university-don.html)

A cross section of staff of Akwa Ibom State University on Sunday November 04, 2018 converged Living Spring Bible Church Mbribit Itam in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to join Dr. Essien Ukpe Ukoyo and his dear wife in celebrating their 25 years Marriage Silver Jubilee.

In his message of exhortation during the event, the Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge – His Lordship, Justice Godwin Abraham, spoke extensively on “the mystery of marriage” drawing his inference from Deuteronomy 10 verse 8 and 1 Corinthians 2 verse 9-14..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/akwa-ibom-state-university-don.html)

A cross section of staff of Akwa Ibom State University on Sunday November 04, 2018 converged at Living Spring Bible Church Mbribit Itam in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to join Dr. Essien Ukpe Ukoyo and his dear wife in celebrating their 25 years Marriage Silver Jubilee.

In his message of exhortation during the event, the Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge – His Lordship, Justice Godwin Abraham, spoke extensively on “the mystery of marriage” drawing his inference from Deuteronomy 10 verse 8 and 1 Corinthians 2 verse 9-14..... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/akwa-ibom-state-university-don.html)

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The Management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has released the 2018/2019 First Semester Academic calendar of the institution. By this notice, newly admitted students are expected to resume on Monday, the 19th of November 2018 for the commencement of the first semester of their studies.

Old students are expected back on Monday, 26th of November.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/20182019-first-semester-calendar-of.html)

The following 2018 UTME candidates were provisionally offered Admission into Akwa Ibom State University, but they have failed up-till the 1st of November 2018, to logon JAMB CAPS website to ACCEPT their Admission as required. Consequently, they are at the verge of loosing the said Admission, unless they logon to JAMB website and accept the offer.

Efforts to reach them via SMS on the above have proved abortive up till this moment. Anyone who knows any of them should endeavour to inform the candidate(s) of the above development. For those of them that may have paid their Acceptance fee, etc; such money will be refunded to them and their Admission VOIDED, unless they are able to Accept the Provisional offer of Admission on JAMB CAPS.... (You can't tell if you someone known to you is ON the list. Click the link below to VIEW the names: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/11/101-candidates-have-refused-to-accept.html)
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India today Wednesday, the 31st of October 2018, inaugurated the world's tallest statue, a towering bronze effigy of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, a key independence leader and the country's first home minister after British colonialists left in 1947.

The 182-metre steel and bronze "Statue of Unity" sits on a base 58 metres high. It was built at a cost of more than N145 billion ($400 million) in Kevadiya, a village in Gujarat state. Both the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Patel hail from Gujarat state. Modi inaugurated the statue on the bank of the Narmada river. He.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/record-breaking-india-unveils-worlds.html)

Exco members of the National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students (NAAKISS), Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) chapter on Thursday, the 25th of October 2018, paid a Courtesy call on the Management of Akwa Ibom State University .

The NAAKISS team led by the chapter President, Comr. Goodluck Esitime Dickson, informed the University management of the goals and aspirations of NAAKISS. He also spoke of the challenges they have encountered and solicited the assistance of the Management to overcome some teething problems that have, over time, limited their effective service delivery.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/naakiss-pays-courtesy-visit-to-aksu.html)

The Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Prof Eno Ibanga, on Tuesday the 23rd of October 2018, presented a Lead paper during the 2nd World Conference on Applied Science and Technology (WOCAST 2018). The ongoing event is organized by the Faculty of Science, University of Uyo and has as its theme “challenges of environmental exploitation and sustainable management”.

Delivering his paper under on the topic "from particles to materials”, Prof. Ibanga took the participants through the particles wave equation to the optical/electrical behaviour of various materials, an area that he aptly described as "thin film of materials". He took time to draw great inspiration from his undergraduate days in the University of Ife and charged the audience to learn and cultivate the habit of defining what they want to study/learn in life, the practical application of that subject and how it can help solve the day-to-day challenges of life.... (clcik the link below to CONTINUE reading and to VIEW more pictures: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/every-materials-is-composed-of.html)

Mrs. Immaculata Charles Effiong was born in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. She had her primary education at St. Athanasius Primary School, Nung Oku Ibesikpo and later proceeded to Loreto Girls’ Juniorate, Eriam, Abak, where she obtained her West African School Certificate in 1980.

Mrs. Effiong attended School of Basic Studies, Akamkpa, and after her certification by Interim Joint Matriculation Board in 1983, she gained admission into University of Calabar in the same year to study English and Literary Studies. She graduated in 1986 and went for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps the same year. She served in the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Navy Town, Lagos.... (click the link below to read the ENTIRE story: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/meet-first-director-akwa-ibom-state.html)

Members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, on Thursday the 18th of October 2018 paid a courtesy call of the Management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). The visit was led by the NMA State Chairman, Dr. Nsikak P. Nyoyoko.

During the visit, the NMA members spoke on various issues such as establishment of a Medical school in Akwa Ibom State University, welfare issues for AKSU Medical staff and other trending issues in the field of Medicine, as it relates to Akwa Ibom State University. They also expressed delight at the fast pace of development and transformation that has taken place in the institution over a short span of time.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor – Prof Eno Ibanga fnip, welcomed the NMA delegation and said that the visit was timely and promised that the University is always disposed to new and innovative ideas of resolving emerging challenges. He reminded the visitors that Akwa Ibom State University has a long term development plan and that programmes such as Medicine, Nursing, etc have been properly captured in the growth and expansion outline of the institution. He re-echoed the present drive of Management currently to include the consolidation and 100% accreditation of courses in the current 7 faculties of the University.... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/nigeria-medical-association-visits-akwa.html)

Dr. Otobong Gabriel Udoaka has emerged the World Champion in the University of Hull Translational Mathematics competition. He is a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics Akwa Ibom State University and Fellow at Directorate of Mathematics, International Agency for Standards and Rating.

At a award ceremony held recently, it was stated that the purpose of the award is to identify brilliant scientists and academicians around the world through World Championship. The World Championship is organized by International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR) at international level. Dr. Udoaka Otobong Gabriel has been commended for his vital role in advancement of scientific knowledge in Translational Hull (Mathematics)... (click the link below to read MORE: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/akwa-ibom-state-university-don-emerges.html)

Born in the city of Benin, Dr. Ebi Eno-Ibanga had her Primary Education in the Edo State capital, as well as in Lagos State. She had her secondary education at the Federal Government College, Ijanikin and Government College Ojo Badagary, Lagos where she obtained her West African School Certificate.

She later proceeded to the then Bendel State University, Ekpoma for her University education and bagged a Bachelor of Education degree in French. In her quest for further education, Dr. Ebi registered for Post-Graduate studies in the Benue State University where she obtained her Masters Degree in Educational Management and PhD in Educational Administration and planning from the Nasarawa State University in 2012.... (click the link below to get the FULL story: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/meet-hr-director-of-akwa-ibom-state.html)

Barrister Festus Keyamo, who is spokesperson of the President Buhari 2019 campaign organization recently took exception at what he termed men of God that take sides. However some Nigerians have taken to the social media to take a swipe of they brand as hypocrisy of the highest order. Some of the response will clearly leave you in stitches..... (click the link below to read the reactions of Nigerians: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/keyamo-condemns-nigerian-pastors.html)

After 5 solid years, Singapore Airlines has resumed the world's longest commercial flight between Singapore and New York, a non-stop flight that is sure to run for 19-hours. The flight is made possible by a twin-engine Airbus A350-900s that take passengers around 30% farther per litre of fuel. The 9,534 mile route was was cancelled five years ago due to rising oil costs... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/the-worlds-longest-flight-has-departed.html)

On Monday, the 8th of October 2018, the team from Jairus Agro Solutions Abuja paid a courtesy visit on the Management of Akwa Ibom State University. They came to make a presentation on the development of 8000 metric tones of Tilapia per annum using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology and 6,000 Holstein Friesian Heifers Cattle which will produce 150,000 litres of milk daily using an Integrated Aquaculture complex, with feed mill.

Led by Engr. Idaresit Ekpo (Executive Director Operations) and other members of the Company Board, Jairus Agro Solution made a request for some 2,000 hectares of land among other things in other to site their proposed project facility.

Mr. Ekpo also posisited that the proposed project-tract will make 300,000 gallons per month of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) of approximately 570,000 standard cubic feet of gas per day, flaring in Akwa Ibom State, that would be cooled to minus -161 degrees Celsius using liquefaction process with end point result being a clean, colorless, odorless product known as LNG. The process according to him, will remove all the low concentrations, water and other inert gases to have 98% pure methane gas called LNG for export and 20% would be used within Nigeria through our fuel cell generators to power mobile cell phone towers, small and big business in Nigeria.
.... (click the link below to below to get the FULL STORY: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/jairus-agro-solutions-visits-akwa-ibom.html)

On Monday, the 8th of October 2018, the team from Jairus Agro Solutions Abuja paid a courtesy visit on the Management of Akwa Ibom State University. They came to make a presentation on the development of 8000 metric tones of Tilapia per annum using Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology and 6,000 Holstein Friesian Heifers Cattle which will produce 150,000 litres of milk daily using an Integrated Aquaculture complex, with feed mill.

Led by Engr. Idaresit Ekpo (Executive Director Operations) and other members of the Company Board, Jairus Agro Solution made a request for some 2,000 hectares of land among other things in other to site their proposed project facility.

Mr. Ekpo also posisited that the proposed project-tract will make 300,000 gallons per month of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) of approximately 570,000 standard cubic feet of gas per day, flaring in Akwa Ibom State, that would be cooled to minus -161 degrees Celsius using liquefaction process with end point result being a clean, colorless, odorless product known as LNG. The process according to him, will remove all the low concentrations, water and other inert gases to have 98% pure methane gas called LNG for export and 20% would be used within Nigeria through our fuel cell generators to power mobile cell phone towers, small and big business in Nigeria.
.... (click the link below to below to get the FULL STORY: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/jairus-agro-solutions-visits-akwa-ibom.html)

Internet giant Google is set to close Google+ in 2019 and the reasons are not far fetched - competition and data breech.

Over the years and since the launch of Google Plus, it was discovered by Google that Google+ wasn’t really becoming a strong social destination, despite the fact that it could link up with other pages such as Gmail, Blogger and YouTube. In fact, usage is pretty minimal on the site, with “90% of Google + user sessions” being “less than 5 seconds”. So the company felt that the site simply wasn’t worth maintaining between its minimal traffic and its security threats, hence a 10 month period for users to migrate whatever data they need before it’s taken offline in August 2019...... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/google-set-to-shut-down-google-key.html )

Internet giant Google is set to close Google+ in 2019 and the reasons are not far fetched - competition and data breech.

Over the years and since the launch of Google Plus, it was discovered by Google that Google+ wasn’t really becoming a strong social destination, despite the fact that it could link up with other pages such as Gmail, Blogger and YouTube. In fact, usage is pretty minimal on the site, with “90% of Google + user sessions” being “less than 5 seconds”. So the company felt that the site simply wasn’t worth maintaining between its minimal traffic and its security threats, hence a 10 month period for users to migrate whatever data they need before it’s taken offline in August 2019...... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/google-set-to-shut-down-google-key.html )

The Management of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) wishes to notify members of staff and the entire students' community that the Second Semester 2017/2018 examination will continue as scheduled from Tuesday the 2nd of October 2018.

The scheduled exams for Friday 28/09/2018 (that was affected by the NLC warning strike), will be rescheduled for a later date. All Heads of Department, Deans, Faculty Officers, Exam Coordinators and students are to note and be guided accordingly... (click the link below to CONTINUE reading: https://www.aksu360.com/2018/10/akwa-ibom-state-university-semester.html)