Background
Essien, Akaneren Idem was born on March 10, 1952 in Ndon Obodom, Nigeria. Son of Idem and Jenny (Udosen) Essien.
Essien, Akaneren Idem was born on March 10, 1952 in Ndon Obodom, Nigeria. Son of Idem and Jenny (Udosen) Essien.
Bachelor of Science, University Ibadan, 1976. Master of Science, University Ibadan, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, University Ibadan, 1983.
Agricultural officer, tutor College Agriculture, Obubra, Nigeria, 1977-1979. Research assistant department animal biology University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1982. Lecturer agriculture University Cross River State, Uyo, Nigeria, 1984-1989.
From senior lecturer animal science to professor University Calabar, Nigeria, since 1990, dean, faculty of agriculture, 1994-1995, since 1998. Monitoring scientist Federal Ministry Industry & Technology, Lagos, Nigeria, 1994. Visiting scholar department animal science University Uyo, 1996-1997.
Member Nigerian Society Animal Production, Animal Science Association Nigeria, New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Nessie Sam Ayanam, April 18, 1981. Children: Anietie, Utibe.