Christopher Ekong
Christopher Ekong | |
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| Other name | Chris Ekong |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Economist |
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| Institutions | University of Uyo |
Christopher Ekong is a Nigerian professor of Economics and was appointed the 9th substantive vice chancellor of the University of Uyo on 30 April 2026.[1] His appointment took effect from 16 June 2026. Before his appointment as VC, he was a former commissioner, special adviser and committee member in Akwa Ibom[2] and has been lecturing at the University of Uyo since 1992. [3]
Education
He graduated from Harvard University [4] in the United States and the Universities of Uyo and Port Harcourt in Nigeria. Ekong has also taken courses at several other institutes in the United States.[5]
References
- ↑ Report, Agency (30 April 2026). "University of Uyo appoints new vice chancellor". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (11 June 2025). "Is He The Next VC Of The University Of Uyo?". The Dream Daily. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ akwaibomtimes (30 April 2026). "Meet Prof Chris Ekong, UNIUYO's New Vice Chancellor". akwaibomtimes.ng. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ↑ "Havard".
- ↑ "Credentials".