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21/01/2026

AKSU to hold Matriculation, Convocation Ceremonies in February, April 2026

Akwa Ibom State University has unveiled plans to hold its 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony and 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th convocation ceremonies in February and April 2026.

A release by the Registrar of the Institution, Dr Ebi Eno Ibanga, made available to newsmen, indicates that the Matriculation Ceremony for the formal admission of newly admitted students into the University for the 2025/2026 set will hold on Friday, 27th February, 2026, at the University Sports Ground at the main campus in Ikot Akpaden.

The statement also indicates that the 6th, 7th and 8th combined Convocation Ceremony of the institution is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 28th February, 2026, at the same venue.

Similarly, the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th combined Convocation Ceremony of the University is slated for Saturday, 25th April, 2026, at the College Square of the main campus of the University in Ikot Akpaden.

In a related development, Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Otoabasi Akpan, has reiterated his commitment to granting Akwa Ibom Youths access to tertiary education in professional courses.

Speaking to journalists in Uyo, Akpan, a Professor of History of Ideas and International Security Studies, said the institution has outlined programmes in the Health, Medical and Environmental fields to facilitate opportunities for the training of Akwa Ibom Youths in areas that would give them a competitive edge in the future.

Prof. Akpan poured encomiums on the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his continuous support to the university, and pledged to work assiduously to interpret the Arise Agenda in thematic areas of research and development.

25/11/2025

Presentation of 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged ”The People’s Budget”.

14/11/2025

FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE TO MUSHROOM QUEEN - Glory Ekanem

...My Journey of Purpose.

Seeing myself featured on Channels Television is a fulfillment of the scripture in Proverbs 18:16 “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.”

After graduating from Lagos State University with a Second Class Upper in Computer Science, my dream was to become a networking expert, earn Cisco certifications, and “network the whole world.” But God had a different plan.

I tried my hands on several skills — baking, cosmetics, beads and wire works, basic sewing — yet nothing gave me fulfillment. In 2018, frustrated and directionless, I turned to God and asked, “What is my purpose in life?”

His response was clear: “Go into agriculture.”
Confused but obedient, I ventured into organic farming. Within three months, I became popularly known as Madam Organic for raising poultry, fish, snails, pigs, and rabbits without synthetic drugs, while training others to do the same.

Just when I thought I had found my calling, God said again, “One thing is remaining — Mushroom Farming.”
I laughed it off, questioning, “Who even eats or buys mushrooms?” But in 2020, after countless dreams and divine nudges, I yielded. That single step changed everything.

Within a month, I had trained over 500 farmers. In a year, I became Madam Organic, the Queen of Mushroom, with representatives across all Nigerian states.

Today, five years later, the mushroom business that began in my living room has grown into a world-class enterprise recognized by BBC News and Channels Television. I have trained over 5,000 farmers, youths, women, widows, and students; and I now supply fresh and dry mushrooms, spawn, and ready-to-fruit bags across Nigeria and neighboring countries.

This business has opened doors my degree could not — granting me access to First Ladies, Commissioners, lawmakers, lecturers, and other dignitaries. I have received multiple awards, contracts, and countless opportunities.

Truly, God lifts the poor from the dust and sets them among princes.

I thank my ever-supportive husband, my children, the Golden Governor, the First Lady designate, and every customer and trainee who has believed in me.

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10/11/2025

AKSU GETS NUC GREEN LIGHT TO LAUNCH FACULTY OF LAW

By Joel Mkpong, Uyo

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the establishment of the Faculty of Law at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), paving the way for the commencement of the LL.B Law programme at the institution.

The approval follows a successful resource verification visit by the NUC’s panel of experts, who assessed the university’s capacity in terms of human and material resources required for the new faculty.

According to an official letter from the NUC dated November 10, 2025, and obtained by newsmen, the regulatory body confirmed that the Executive Secretary had “considered and approved the establishment of the full-time mode of the LL.B Law Programme to be run in the Main Campus of the University with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.”

The letter further directed the university to “provide human and material resources for the development and growth of the approved programmes in line with the provisions of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for the Nigerian University System.”

The establishment of the Faculty of Law marks another remarkable achievement for the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, who, within three months in office, has driven major academic expansion at AKSU. Under his leadership, the university has created the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, comprising six departments, and the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, which houses five departments.

Professor Akpan has also overseen the accreditation and resource verification of 30 postgraduate and several undergraduate programmes, in addition to the creation of over 30 Institutes and Centres aimed at strengthening research and attracting external funding.

Reacting to the development, the Director of Mutual Partnership and University Development, Dr. Promise Etim, commended Professor Akpan for his visionary leadership and commitment to advancing Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Agenda, which prioritizes education and youth empowerment.

Dr. Etim also lauded the Governor for his continuous support to AKSU and for providing an enabling environment for academic growth.

With this new approval, AKSU now boasts eleven faculties. The newly approved Faculty of Law will comprise three departments, Private and Property Law, Jurisprudence and International Law, and Commercial and Industrial Law.

05/11/2025

31/10/2025

WE’LL USE SPORTS TO PROMOTE STUDENTS’ WELL-BEING AND CURB CULTISM — AKSU Acting VC

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Professor Otoabasi Akpan, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to using sports as a strategic tool for enhancing students’ social well-being and tackling cultism and other social vices within the university community.

Professor Akpan made this known during the grand finale of the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Cup, held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the institution’s main campus.

The university helmsman explained that his administration has established several sports clubs open to all students, with free membership and participation, as part of efforts to promote healthy engagement, teamwork, and discipline among students.

According to him, sports, being a multi-billion-dollar global industry, can serve as an alternative source of livelihood for graduates while also adding significant value to their academic pursuits.

He listed the newly introduced sports clubs to include Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Snooker, Cycling, Chess, Scrabble, Football, Cricket, and Golf.

Professor Akpan noted that the initiative is designed to encourage positive social interaction among students and dissuade them from joining cult groups or engaging in other anti-social behaviors. He therefore urged all students to take advantage of the available sports opportunities and participate actively.

He further disclosed plans to construct an indoor sports hall and develop a three-hole golf course at the main campus to support the growing interest in sports among students.

As a show of personal commitment, Professor Akpan announced himself as the patron of the Cycling Club, donated four bicycles, and even joined students in a brief demonstration ride within the campus.

08/10/2025

Peace-Eye, AKSU to Collaborate on Small Holder Farmers' Training, Knowledge Transfer

Peace-Eye, a global research platform, has agreed to collaborate with Akwa Ibom State University to train smallholder farmers in improved systems that will enhance their production activities and facilitate knowledge transfer.

This announcement was made on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, during a familiarization visit to the university's main campus in Ikot Akpaden.

Team lead Andreas Pepp, from the University of Salzburg, Austria, said the organization is particularly interested in collaborating with Akwa Ibom State University to assess the needs of farmers in Nigeria, particularly those affected by the increasing wave of farmer-herder conflicts.

He also mentioned that the research-based institution will collaborate with the university to develop a solution for the challenges posed by oil spills, which, according to him, affect food production in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Country Director of the establishment, Muyiwa Oshundele, also reiterated plans by the Peace-Eye group to facilitate exchange programmes for staff and students of Akwa Ibom State University with some universities in Europe, opening them up to vista of opportunities for learning, research, and knowledge transfer.

Professor Otoabasi Akpan, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, expressed the institution's commitment to fostering collaborations that will advance the development of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria's economy. He emphasized that universities worldwide succeed through collaboration, highlighting the university's willingness to partner with Peace-eye in areas of mutual interest.

The Director of Career Services, Prof. Edna Akpan, while presenting opportunities that abound in Akwa Ibom State for enhanced production of food, said the University will build on successes recorded in previous collaborations with similar agencies such as Solidaridad, OCP Africa, and Harvest Plus International, to achieve seamless deliverables in the proposed partnership with Peace-eye.

The session was attended by several key officials from the University, including the Bursar, Dr. Jacob Eseneyen, and the University Librarian, Prof. Nse Akwang. Also present were the Deans of various faculties: Dr. Ololade Olatunji from the Faculty of Engineering and Dr. Godwin Ansa from the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Director of Collaborations & Linkages, Prof. Monday Akpanabiatu, Deputy Director of Academic Planning, Dr. Aniefiok Ite, and others.

23/09/2025

Gov Eno: Akwa Ibom is United, no division or creation of new state.