Richard Peters King

Background

King, Richard Peters was born on May 17, 1958 in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. Son of Peters Uba and Lily Uba (Usoro) King.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Zoology, University Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1981. Master of Science in Hydrobiology, Fisheries Biology, University Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy in Hydrobiology, Fisheries Biology, University Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 1991.

Career

Assistant lecturer University Cross River State, Uyo, Nigeria, 1984-1992. Lecturer University Uyo, Nigeria, 1992-1993, department head Nigeria, since 1993. Consultant University Uyo, Nigeria, 1988-1997, Cross River National Park, Obudu, Nigeria, 1997.

Achievements

• Richard Peters King has been listed as a noteworthy biologist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nigerian Society Biological Conservation (business manager 1986-1996, editor 1996-1997), Nigerian Environmental Action Team, Network Tropical Fisheries Scientists (Phillipine chapter), University Uyo coordinator GST 113.

Interests

• Avocations: military history, football, African literature.

Connections

Married (deceased 1993). Married Grace Richard (deceased 1993). Children: Richie Richard, Lynda Richard, Lily Richard.

Married Laurel Richard Ibanga, December 31, 1994. Married Uduak Sunday Ibanga, December 31, 1994.

Father:

Peters Uba King

Mother:

Lily Uba (Usoro) King

Spouse:

Spouse:

Grace Richard

Spouse:

Uduak Sunday Ibanga

Spouse:

Laurel Richard Ibanga

child:

Lily Richard King

child:

Lynda Richard King

child:

Richie Richard King