AKSU Senate Promotes 16 Staff to Professorial Ranks in Academic

The Senate of Akwa Ibom State University has announced a major academic achievement following the promotion of 16 of its lecturers to senior academic ranks The decision, approved during the institution’s 121st Senate meeting, reflects the university’s continued commitment to academic excellence and staff development

The promotions, which include elevations to both Professor and Associate Professor levels, were confirmed after rigorous evaluation processes and positive external assessments This milestone highlights the institution’s growing academic strength and dedication to research, teaching, and community impact

In this report, we break down the newly promoted scholars and what this means for the university’s academic landscape

AKSU Approves Promotion After Senate Meeting

During its 121st Senate meeting held at the Main Campus in Ikot Akpaden, the university leadership approved the advancement of 16 academic staff members The decision followed careful review of their scholarly outputs, teaching records, and external academic assessments

University management described the development as a reflection of sustained academic excellence and institutional growth

New Professors at AKSU

Several distinguished academics were elevated to the rank of Professor after years of outstanding contributions to their fields:

• Prof. Monday E. Dickson Political Science (Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences)
• Prof. Patrick J. Uko Science Education
• Prof. Enyenihi H. Johnson Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Acting Director, ICT)
• Prof. Joseph Emmah Physics
• Prof. Okon U. Jacob Performing Arts (Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts)
• Prof. Ikpe Udom Agricultural Engineering
• Prof. Rasheed Babalola Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering (Acting Director, Facility Engineering & Management)

Each of the newly promoted professors has demonstrated strong research output, academic leadership, and commitment to institutional service

Associate Professors Recognized for Academic Excellence

The Senate also approved the promotion of several lecturers to Associate Professor in recognition of their contributions to research and teaching excellence:

• Dr. Idongesit J. Udousung Agricultural Economics and Extension (Acting Director, AKSU Commercial Farms)
• Dr. Ekaette R. Udoh Sociology and Anthropology (Acting Head of Department)
• Dr. Jacinta Akaenyi Performing Arts
• Dr. Lydia Udofia Zoology
• Dr. Imo Attah Civil Engineering
• Dr. Ubokudom E. Okon Agricultural Economics and Extension (Acting Director, Institute of Agricultural Research)
• Dr. Kingsley Uwa Business Administration
• Dr. Sunday E. Ibanga Public Administration (Acting Head of Department)
• Dr. Ukponobong Ntia Microbiology

Their elevation reflects years of academic dedication and impactful research contributions

University Community Celebrates Academic Achievement

The university leadership congratulated all promoted staff, describing the achievement as a reflection of intellectual strength and academic excellence within the institution.

The message emphasized that the heart of any great university lies in its faculty, and these promotions reinforce AKSU’s commitment to nurturing world class scholars

The newly promoted academics were also encouraged to continue contributing to research innovation, mentorship, and institutional development