Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for
Investment, Commerce and Industry, Professor Eno Blankson Ikpe, is dead.
Professor Ikpe’s death was
announced in a statement signed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information
and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh.
“It is with great sadness that
the Government of Akwa Ibom State announces the passing away of Professor Eno
Blankson Ikpe”, it read.
“The sad event occurred on
November 8, 2017, after a protracted illness.
“Our hearts go out to her
immediate family and loved ones, and we ask God to grant them the fortitude to
bear this irreplaceable loss.
“Funeral arrangements will be
announced after consultations with members of her family.
“In a symbolic show of respect for
the departed member of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council, His Excellency,
Governor Udom Emmanuel has directed that all flags in the state be flown at
half-mast until further notice.
“Let us pray for the departed
soul of Professor Eno Ikpe and for her bereaved family. May her soul rest in
Eternal Peace!”.
The deceased, who hailed from
Etinan LGA, was a recipient of various academic awards, including the
prestigious awards of the German Academic Exchange Service.
She gathered her working
experience from the University of Magdeburg (Germany), University of Lagos and
the University of Uyo.
While at the University of Uyo,
she served variously as Director, Centre for Cultural studies; Head, Department
of History and International Studies; Vice Dean, Faculty of Arts; Dean faculty
of Arts; adjunct professor, Akwa Ibom State University. She also sat in many
committees.
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