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Ukpe Essien Ukpe Ukoyo
Senior Lecturer
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- Ukpe Essien Ukpe Ukoyo
- +234 802 504 0266
- essienukpe@aksu.edu.ng
- Senior Lecturer
- Political Sciences
- Academic Staff
Profile
Dr. Essien Ukpe Ukoyo Ukpe is the current Head of Department of Political Science. He assumed the Headship of the Department in October 2020. Dr. Ukpe is a Senior Lecturer. He holds a Ph.D in Political Science from University of Uyo. He also holds other positions of responsibility in the University system including:
1. External Examiner for Undergraduate Degree Examinations for Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Uyo (2019/2020, 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 Sessions).
2. Postgraduate Coordinator, Political Science Department, Akwa Ibom State Univerity (2018 to date).
3. Member, Students Disciplinary Committee (a Senate Standing Committee), Akwa Ibom State University (2015 to date).
4. Staff Advisor to Year One Political Science Students (2018 to 2020).
5. Examination Officer for Political Science Department (2011 to January 2017);
6. Member, Matriculation Planning Committee, Akwa Ibom State University (May 2016).
7. Member, Examination Committee, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University (July 2016 to date).
8. Member, Staff Disciplinary Committee, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University (July 2016 to date).
9. Member, Committee on Examination Malpractice, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University (May 2016 to date).
10. Member, Investigation Committee on Theft of Computer Hardwares & Accessories in Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University (October 2014).
11. Chairman, Committee of Enquiry on Examination Malpractice in Faculty of Social & Management Sciences (July 2013-June 2015).
12. Member, Committee of Investigation of Cultism in Akwa Ibom State University (2012 to 2013) etc.
Dr. Ukpe has also won several academic awards including:
1. 2013 Florida Political Science Association (FPSA) Best Graduate Student Paper Award Winner for the presentation of paper titled “The Arab Connection and the Upsurge of Insurgency in Africa: A Case Study of Boko Haram in Nigeria” at the 2013 Florida Political Science Association Conference & Annual Meeting held at the Florida International University in Miami, Florida on March 16, 2013,
2. Faculty Honours Roll: Placed on Honours Roll of the Faculty of Social Science, University of Uyo (1987/88 and 1988/89 Session) For Excellent Academic Performance.
3. University of Uyo Scholar: Award of Scholarship by University of Uyo (1988/89) For Excellent Academic Performance, etc.
1. External Examiner for Undergraduate Degree Examinations for Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Uyo (2019/2020, 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 Sessions).
2. Postgraduate Coordinator, Political Science Department, Akwa Ibom State Univerity (2018 to date).
3. Member, Students Disciplinary Committee (a Senate Standing Committee), Akwa Ibom State University (2015 to date).
4. Staff Advisor to Year One Political Science Students (2018 to 2020).
5. Examination Officer for Political Science Department (2011 to January 2017);
6. Member, Matriculation Planning Committee, Akwa Ibom State University (May 2016).
7. Member, Examination Committee, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University (July 2016 to date).
8. Member, Staff Disciplinary Committee, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University (July 2016 to date).
9. Member, Committee on Examination Malpractice, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University (May 2016 to date).
10. Member, Investigation Committee on Theft of Computer Hardwares & Accessories in Faculty of Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State University (October 2014).
11. Chairman, Committee of Enquiry on Examination Malpractice in Faculty of Social & Management Sciences (July 2013-June 2015).
12. Member, Committee of Investigation of Cultism in Akwa Ibom State University (2012 to 2013) etc.
Dr. Ukpe has also won several academic awards including:
1. 2013 Florida Political Science Association (FPSA) Best Graduate Student Paper Award Winner for the presentation of paper titled “The Arab Connection and the Upsurge of Insurgency in Africa: A Case Study of Boko Haram in Nigeria” at the 2013 Florida Political Science Association Conference & Annual Meeting held at the Florida International University in Miami, Florida on March 16, 2013,
2. Faculty Honours Roll: Placed on Honours Roll of the Faculty of Social Science, University of Uyo (1987/88 and 1988/89 Session) For Excellent Academic Performance.
3. University of Uyo Scholar: Award of Scholarship by University of Uyo (1988/89) For Excellent Academic Performance, etc.
Research Area
International Relations, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Organization, Contemporary Political Analysis and African Politics.
Publications
Dr. Ukpe has several publications in both international and local academic journals to his credit. These include:
1. Ukpe, Essien (2015). "The People and Culture of Akwa Ibom State" in Understanding Nigerian People and Culture. Vincent G. Nyoyoko & Iniobong Umotong (Editors). Uyo: Akwa Ibom University Press, pp. 48-69.
2. Ukpe, Essien (2015). "Ethnic Pluralism & National Identity in Nigeria" in Understanding Nigerian People and Culture. Vincent G. Nyoyoko & Iniobong Umotong (Editors). Uyo: Akwa Ibom University Press, pp. 27-47.
2. Ukpe, Essien (2015). "Ethnic Pluralism & National Identity in Nigeria" in Understanding Nigerian People and Culture. Vincent G. Nyoyoko & Iniobong Umotong (Editors). Uyo: Akwa Ibom University Press, pp. 27-47.
3. Ukpe, E. U. (2015). "Balance of Terror and National/International Security: The Need for Nigeria to Acquire Nuclear Weapons" in Key Issues in International Relations. Okon Eminue & Monday Dickson (Editors). Enugu: University of Nigeria Press Limited.
4. Ukpe, Essien (2012). “The Arab Connection and the Upsurge of Insurgency in Africa: A Case Study of Boko Haram in Nigeria” in The Florida Political Chronicle. Miami, Florida, pp. 62-72.
5. Ukpe, Essien (2012). “Impact of The End of the Cold War On Global Political Economy” in International Journal of African Culture, Politics & Development, Vol. 7, No. 1, Imoh E. Ukpong (Editor). Uyo: Research on Culture & Development Consult, pp.67-77.
6. Ukpe, Essien (2012). “The Sit-Tight Culture and the Problem of Democracy in Africa” in International Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 4. 2012. Danso, V. A.; Ogunna, A. E. C.; Addoh, S. E.; Hamwaka; Kenneth; Muchado, Jubalani; and Ugwuegbalam, C. N. (Editors). Accra: Kandid Gold, pp. 164-174.
7. Ukpe, Essien (2012). “Poverty and the Crisis of Democracy in Nigeria” in International Journal of Development Studies Vol. 6 No. 5. 2012. Danso, V. A.; Ogunna, A. E. C.; Addoh, S. E.; Hamwaka; Kenneth; Muchado, Jubalani; and Ugwuegbalam, C. N. (Editors). Accra: Kandid Gold, pp. 122-145.
8. Ukpe, Essien (2012). “Globalization and State Sovereignty” in International Journal of Art and Humanities Vol. 6 No. 5. 2012. Danso, V. A.; Ogunna, A. E. C.; Addoh, S. E.; Hamwaka; Kenneth; Muchado, Jubalani; and Ugwuegbalam, C. N. (Editors). Accra: Kandid Gold, pp. 13-26.
9. Nyoyoko, Vincent G. & Ukpe, Essien (2012). “The History & Evolution of Nigeria” in Pathways to Nigerian Peoples and Culture. Vincent G. Nyoyoko (Editor). Port Harcourt: University of Port Harcourt Press, pp. 1-30.
10. Ukpe, Essien (2012). “Nigerian Culture & Traditions” in Pathways to Nigerian Peoples and Culture. Vincent G. Nyoyoko (Editor). Port Harcourt: University of Port Harcourt Press, pp. 31-47.
11. Ukpe, E. U. U. (1997). Collective Security: The United Nations Experience. Uyo: Afangide Brothers Printing and Publishing Company, pp. 1-97
12. Ukpe, E. Ukpe (1999). “Ideologies of Government” in Nigeria: Citizenship Education. G. O. Ozumba, Felix Onen Eteng & Mike Okom (editors). Aba: Vitalis Book Company, pp. 8-17.
13. Ukpe, E. U. U. (2020). “The European Union and the Future of the United States as a Major Super Power in Global Politics" in Mbuk Mboho, Bassey Esuk Bassey, Philomena E. Umoren and Daniel C. Akarika (Editors). AKSU Journal of Communication Research (AJCR) (Volume 6). Obio Akpa: Department of Mass Communication, Akwa Ibom State University.
14. Ukpe, E. U. U. (2020). “The Politics of Restructuring and the Nigerian National Question” in Emmanuel P. Udofia, Eta B. Essien, Otu O. Essien & Uwem J. Ituen (Editors). International Journal of Social Sciences: A Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo. Volume 12, No. 4 Special. Uyo: Heritage Digi-Link International Limited.
15. Ukpe, E. U. U. (2020). “Annang Indigenous Apprenticeship Education: An Alternative to Western Education for the Development of Annang Land” in Aworom: Annang Studies Journal. Volume 1. Ephraim-Stephen Essien, Itoro Michael, Michael Ufok Udoekpo, Felicia Ekpu & Ubong Ekong (Editor). Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press.
16. Ukpe, E. U. U. (2017). “The League of Nations: Evolution, Challenges and Failure of the Pioneer Global Political Organization” in Okon Eminue, Monday E. Dickson and Peter A. Ojie (Editors). International Organizations: A Reader (Volume 1). Calabar: University of Calabar Press.
17. Ukpe, E. U. U. (2017). “The United Nations: From Collective Security to Preventive Diplomacy” in Okon Eminue, Monday E. Dickson and Peter A. Ojie (Editors). International Organizations: A Reader (Volume 1). Calabar: University of Calabar Press.
18. Ukpe, Essien (2016). "The European Union as An Ideal Model of Regional Integration: Implications For The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)" in ABSU Journal of Arts, Management, Education, Law and Social Sciences (JAMESLSS); Vol. 3 (2013); 129-148.
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