Peter Bitta Bikam

Background

Bikam, Peter Bitta was born on August 2, 1955 in Panyam-Jos, Nigeria. Son of Bikam Sammuel Kakok and Namus Chihirmang.

Education

Diploma in Cartography, Polytechnic Kadung University, Nigeria, 1978. Master in Urban and Rural Planning, University Tours, France, 1984. Master of Philosophy in Regional Planning, University Paris Sorbonne, 1994.

Doctor of Philosophy in Energy Planning, University Paris Sorbonne, 1997.

Career

Lecturer University Nigeria, Enugy, 1987—1995. Research fellow University Paris Sorbonne, 1995—2000. Professor University Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa, since 2000.

Consultant Roughton Eng. Architects and Planners, 1997—2000, Haness Lerm Planners and Associates, Pietersburg, South Africa, 2004—2006. Project coordinator Tshivhase Local Economic Development, Thohoyandou, since 2003.

Achievements

• Peter Bitta Bikam has been listed as a noteworthy education educator, urban planner, consultant, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Franco-Nigeria Association, Paris, 1993—2000. Translator African Union Constitution Civil Society, Cameroon, 2005. Member Kogul Cmty Development Association, Kogul-Jos, Nigeria, 1969—2005.

Coordinator Trickle Up Program, 1988—1995. Member of World Wild Fund, South African Planning Institute, International Federation Housing and Planning, Nigerian Institute Planners, Ministry Land and Surveys (technical officer 1978-1979), Geography Society, National Conservation Fund (associate).

Interests

• Ping pong/table tennis, walking, basketball, swimming, golf.

Connections

Father:

Bikam Sammuel Kakok

Mother:

Namus Chihirmang