Emmanuel Ibok Essien
Former Senator, Akwa Ibom State, North-West
Peoples Democratic Party Akwa Ibom State
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Emmanuel Ibok Essien is a Nigerian engineer, entrepreneur, educationist, and politician who served as Senator for Akwa Ibom North-West from 1999 to 2003 under the PDP. With a professional foundation in civil engineering, he transitioned into public service, supporting key Senate committees and the push for revenue equity. A visionary in education, he founded Ritman University and earlier schools to elevate access to quality learning in Ikot Ekpene.
Education
- Studied Electrical/Electronics Engineering at College of Technology, Calabar (1975–1977)
- Continued at University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) (1977–1978)
- Civil Engineering degree from Carleton University, Ottawa (graduated 1982)
Professional Background
- Worked with Mobil Producing Nigeria
- Taught at Federal Polytechnic, Mubi
- Founded an engineering construction company and engaged in large-scale farming
- Established Ritman Nursery/Primary School, Ritman College, and Ritman University