Background
Essien, Martin Efiong was born on September 22, 1944 in Efa, Etinan, Cross River State, Nigeria. Son of Efiong Ekong and Iquo Emmanuel (Inyang) Essien.
Essien, Martin Efiong was born on September 22, 1944 in Efa, Etinan, Cross River State, Nigeria. Son of Efiong Ekong and Iquo Emmanuel (Inyang) Essien.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, University Illinois, 1968. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, University Missouri, Rolla, 1975. Postgraduate, Yale University, 1976.
Chartered engineer, England Metallurgist Olin corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, 1973-1976. Engineer Michelin et International Commission on Illumination, Clermont Ferrand, France, 1977-1978. Shop manager Michelin Nigeria Ltd., Port Harcourt, 1978-1980.
Vice rector Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria, 1980-1982, rector, 1982-1983. General manager Sunshine Batteries Ltd., Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria, 1983-1986. Director Delta Steel Company, Warri, Nigeria, 1985-1986.
Principal partner Martin Essien & Associates, London, Lagos and New York City, since 1986. Chairman Validback United Kingdom Ltd., London, since 1986. Member Nigerian Steel Development Authority, Lagos, 1972-1973.
Lecturer metallurgy Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1972. Corrosion engineer Shell-BP Nigeria Ltd., Port Harcourt, 1970-1977. Metallurgist Kennecott Copper Corporation, Salt Lake City, 1968-1970.
Member Institution Metallurgists, American Society Mechanical Engineers, Associate of the Institute Mechanical Engineers Clubs: Ronnie Scott (London), Bauchi (Nigeria).
Married Alsandyra Lee Jackson, June 12, 1968 (deceased 1977). Children: Umana, Iko. Married Justina Ada Chimezie, July 7, 1978.