Iniobong Umotong is a Professor of Philosophy with special interest in Epistemology, Metaphysics, African Philosophy and proficiency in Computer science, Management Sciences and Conflict Resolution, He is a Prince by birth, distinguished and prolific writer,

Umotong holds a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.), Master of Arts Degree (M.A.), Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A. Hons) in Philosophy, Postgraduate Diploma in Management (GDM), Master’s Degree in International Relations (MSc.), and Diploma in Computer Science.

 He has served the academic community at various levels: Dean Faculty of Arts, Acting Head, Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Acting Head, Department of Philosophy, Coordinator General Studies, Coordinator Postgraduate Studies Department of Philosophy, Postgraduate coordinator Faculty of Arts.  Member of several committees within and outside the University community. Umotong is a Great and complete “Malabite”, a Husband and a biological, spiritual, social and academic father to many lovely children. 

He has well-researched publications in reputable national and international journals and publishing firms around the globe.  He has authored, co-authored and edited several textbooks and journals, among his numerous published works are; Principles of Digital Humanities (2025), Arts and other Disciplines (2025), The Crucible of Philosophy (2023), Theories of Knowledge (2023), Argument and Critical Reasoning (2021), Rudiments of Philosophy and Logic (2020), Rudiments of History and Philosophy of Science (2018), Philosophy and Logic for Beginners (2016 Revised 2024), Aboriginal African Philosophy (2015 Revised 2025), Understanding Nigerian Peoples and Culture (2015), Elements of History and Philosophy of Science (2013),  Exploration for Knowledge (2007), Medieval Philosophy (2007), Social and Political Philosophy: A Simplified Approach (2004),  , Ifiok Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (2014 – date), Akwa Ibom State University Journal of Arts (AKSUJA).

 Some of his works are visible on Google Scholar handle https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Kix99E0AAAAJ

as well as web page    www.iniobongumotong.ng. and

 ResearchGate: http://www.researchgate.net/profile/iniobong-umotong/research

He can be reached through his email iniobongumotong@aksu.edu.ng