Background
Erim, Erim Odey was born on February 23, 1943 in Ikom, Nigeria. Son of Robinson Odey Erim and Edo Bassey Tawo.
Erim, Erim Odey was born on February 23, 1943 in Ikom, Nigeria. Son of Robinson Odey Erim and Edo Bassey Tawo.
Bachelor with honors, University Ibadan, 1967. Master of Arts in History, University Ibadan, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy in History, Dalhousie, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1977.
Lecturer II, U. Calabar, Nigeria, 1977-1979; lecturer I, U. Calabar, 1979-1983; senior lecturer, U. Calabar, 1983-1986; reader, U. Calabar, 1988-1990; professor, U. Calabar, since 1992; head department history, since 1990.
Honorary commissioner Cross River State Government, Calabra, 1979, 80, 81, 83. Member Nigerian Red Cross Society (life), Boy's Brigade Nigeria (life), Yala Cultural Organisation (life).
Married Patience Okwuchi Ezekwe. Children: Yvonne, Irvy, Ekum, Daniel.