Invited Papers Presented at Different Fora

    "Creating A Common Front For Stakeholder Relationship In The Oil And Gas Industry." Being a Lecture By Prof. Ini A. Akpabio Professor of Environmental & Development Extension University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria December 2020. Download
    "Social Issues In Electricity Transmission Projects." Paper Presented At The AFSTA Training Workshop For TCN - PIU Members By Prof. Ini A. Akpabio, 21 – 24 November, 2016. Download
    "Public Participation And Stakeholder Consultation In Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Activities." Paper Presented At The AFSTA Training Workshop For TCN - PIU Members By Prof. Ini A. Akpabio, 21 – 24 November, 2016. Download
    "Strategies For Ensuring Food Security In Nigeria: A Mid-And-Post Covid-19 Approach Stored Agricultural Commodities Initiative Virtual Seminar - 2020" By Prof. Ini A. Akpabio On Tuesday, September, 22, 2020. Download
    "Agriculture, Manufacturing And The Fourth Industrial Revolution In Nigeria- Matters Arising." SUB – THEME 2: Digital Revolution In Agriculture And Manufacturing For Self Sufficiency And Export By Prof. Ini A. Akpabio On Tuesday, September, 22, 2020. Download

    Better life for the Nigerian Youth” Paper presented at the 1993 Youth Day Lecture Organised by AKS Min. of Education, Youth and Sports. Held at Governor’s Office Annex, Uyo. 27th May. 11pp.


    Youth and Self Employment in Akwa Ibom State” Paper presented at the 1994 Akwa Ibom Youth Assembly, organised by the AKS Min. of Education, Youth and Sports. Held at State Library Udotung Ubo Street, Uyo. 21st Sept. 1994, 13pp.


    The Role of Extension Officers in Sustainable Agricultural Development in Akwa Ibom State”. Paper presented at an AKSG/FINIKS Consultants-organised W/shop for Agricultural Officers and Extension Officers on the Role of Agriculture in Poverty Alleviation in Akwa Ibom State. 11th – 12th Dec. 2000, 10pp.


    The Role of Youth in Sustainable Nation Building” Paper presented at the Formal Inauguration Ceremony of the “Nka Uyio Enin” A socio-cultural organization. Held at Council Hall, Mkpat Enin. 28th Dec. 2001. 12pp.


    Political Conflicts – Causes and Resolutions” Paper presented at the Ikot Abasi Patriotic Forum Dinner. Held at Green Star Hotel, Ikot Abasi. 30th March, 2002. 15pp.


    HIV/AIDS and Gender Constraints in Nigeria”. Paper presented at an International W/shop on AIDS and Food Security. Held at Legon University, Ghana. Organised by Gender Action in Africa. 14-15 May, 2003. 9pp.


    The Village Council and Youth Groups: Partners in Sustainable Development in Conflict Prone Societies”. Paper presented at TROMPCON/NDYM organised seminar on conflict resolution. Civic Centre Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 26th – 29th February, 2003.


    The Role of Agriculture in HIV/AIDS Mitigation and Management”. Paper presented at the Min. of Agric./Akwa Ibom Agric. Development Project HIV/AIDS Programme Development Project – organised Advocacy W/shop. Held at Agatha Guest House, Uyo. 22nd May, 2003. 15pp.


    Sociological Imperatives in Cooperative Formation – The Rural Perspective”. Paper presented at Refresher Course for Officials of the Akwa Ibom State Bureau of Cooperatives. 12th – 14th September, 2003.


    Liberalization and Development in Africa: An Assessment of Calabar Export Free Zone and Implications for ACP – EU Agreement”. Paper presented at CSO Stakeholders Workshop on Trade and Sustainable Development. Sponsored by Development Information Network (DevNet)/Heinrich Boll Foundation at Pyramid Hotels, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. 15th – 16th June, 2004.


    Sociological Anatomy of Constructive Conflicts”. Paper presented at Mkpat Enin LGA Stakeholders Forum. Held at Amity Luxury Home, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 21st August, 2004.


    Abandoned Infrastructural Projects: Perspectives and Remediation’ Paper Presented at a W/Shop Organized by AKS House of Assembly Committee on Rural Development and Infrastructure on Thursday, December , 2008


    Redefining Agriculture for Sustainability in Nigeria” Paper presented at 2012 Charles Esu Annual Dialogue. Tuesday, March, 20, 2012.


    Ikot Abasi Natural Endowment and Youth Empowerment-A Panacea for Peaceful Co-existence’. Paper Presented Ikot Abasi on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012.


    Propelling Rural Infrastructure Development for a Successful Agricultural Transformation Agenda’. Keynote Paper Prepared for Presentation at 4th National Seminar on the Development of Rural Infrastructure. Held at Uyo, AKS., Wednesday, 3rd Sept. 2014.


    Sustainable Food Production in the Era of Rural Insecurity’ Keynote Paper presented at the Second Annual Conference of the Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR) held at MOUA, Umudike 13th – 16th August, 2019.


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Impact Assessment Consultations

151

Undergraduate/Postgraduate Supervisions

165

Publications

19

Courses Taught


Published Conference/Seminar Proceedings

Akpabio, I.A. and D.P.Okon (2008)

Perceptions of constraints affecting rabbit production in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria’: In.O.A.Adeyemi et al. (eds.) Animal Agriculture: Towards Millenium Development in Nigeria. 33rd Annual Conference of Nigeria Society of Animal Production. College of Agricultural Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayetoro, Ogun State. 16th-20th March pp. 274-277

Akpabio, I. A. and D. P. Okon (2007)

Factors affecting non –adoption of Women in Agriculture (WIA) Technologies in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria”:In.Reviving Agriculture for Sustainable National Growth and Stable Democracy. Olufajo,O O; D F Omokore; G N Akpa and S A Sanni (Eds). Pub. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN).Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IART) Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria, Nigeria, 22-26 October. PP.627-630

Akpabio,I A and D P Okon (2007)

Awareness and adoption of Women in Agriculture (WIA) Technologies in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria”:In. Reviving Agriculture for Sustainable National Growth and Stable Democracy. Olufajo,O O; D F Omokore; G N Akpa and S A Sanni (Eds). Pub. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) .Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IART) Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria, Nigeria, 22-26 October. PP.621-626.

Akpabio, I. A. and Essien, M. A. (2007)

Assessment of Slaughter and Management Practices in Iba-Oku Abattoir’ (In) Sustainability of Livestock Production in an Oil Economy. Pub. Proc. 32nd Annual Conf. Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) Calabar, CRS, Nigeria pp. 405-406.

Akpabio, I. A., Okon, D. P. and Essien, M. A. (2007)

Pre and Post Avian Influenza Scare Poultry Egg Production: A Comparative Analysis in Uyo Urban Nigeria” (In) Sustainability of Livestock Production in an Oil Economy. Pub. Proc. 32nd Annual Conf. Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) Calabar, CRS, Nigeria pp. 407-409

Okon, D.P; Akpabio, I.A. and Daniel, K. S. (2006)

Utilisation of ICT by Extension Officers in the Niger Delta. (In) Pub. Proc. Of the 40th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. pp.219-223-.

Akpabio, I. A., Okon, D. P. and Daniel, K.S. (2006)

"Training Needs of Fisher-folks in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria" (In) Pub. Proc. Of the 40th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. pp.304-306.

Akpabio, I. A. and Ekpe E. O. (2003)

Analysis of Gender Role in Cassava Production in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria” (In) Akoroda M. (ed) Roots Crops: The Small Processor and Development of Local Food Industries for Market Economy. Published Proc. of 8th Triennial Symposium of ISTRAC – AB. Held at IITA; Ibadan, Nigeria, 12th – 16th November, 2001. Pp 88 – 92

Akpabio, I. A (2001)

The Role of Gender and Generation in Urban Livestock in Uyo Metropolis Akwa Ibom State” (In) Strategies for Poverty Alleviation: Animal Production Option. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of NSAP. 18th – 22nd March, 2001. Malau-Aduli, AEO and Adeyinka, I. A. (eds) NAPRI, ABU, Zaria. Pp 119 – 120



Technical Papers/ Consultancy Research Experience

    1. Socio-Economic/Rural Sociology Impact Assessment (EIA) of Housing Estate for Aluminum Smelter Company (ALSCON) at Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Submitted to PAM Scientific Ltd., Uyo. December, 1997.


    2. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Proposed Dredging of Imo River and the Removal/Replacement of Opobo South Bulklines at Ikot Abasi, Nigeria. Sponsored by ALSCON Ltd., Ikot Abasi, Oct.1997 – March 1998. Submitted to UNIUYO Consult.


    3. Socio-Economic Component of Post Impact Assessment (PIA) of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) Oil Spill in Cross River State, Nigeria. Submitted to MPNU May, 1998.


    4. Socio-economic Impact Assessment Proposed of Egbolom Multi-phase Boosting Project in Ahoada River State. Submitted to UNIUYO Consult for Shell –BP. October 1998-May 1999.


    5. Socio-Economic/Rural Sociology Impact Assessment of Qua Iboe Terminal Gas Flare Activities in Eket and Esit Eket Communities, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. (May, 1999). Submitted to Edusen Nig. Ltd., Ikot Ekpene.


    6. Socio-Economic Consultant – Identification, Prioritization and Documentation of Environmental Problems at Eastern Obolo L.G.A. of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. (July, 1999). Submitted to Universal Scientific Consultants, Uyo.


    7. Socio-Economic Consultant – Identification, Prioritization and Documentation of Environmental Problems at Ikot Ekpene L.G.A. of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. (April, 2000). Submitted to Edusen Nig. Ltd., Ikot Ekpene.


    8. Socio-Economic and Rural Sociology Component for the Soil Survey of the Coastal Zones of Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to UNIUYO Consult Ltd. (Feb. – March, 2001).


    9. Consultant Sociologist – New Nigeria Foundation/Citizens International (NNF/CI) Cassava Competitiveness Production, Processing and Marketing Design Programme for Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to the Akwa Ibom State Government (March – May, 2001)


    10. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of proposed Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Free Zone in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd. (May, 2001).


    11. Socio-economic Assessment of proposed Akwa Ibom State Refinery at Ikot Abasi. Submitted to Fugro Nig. Ltd. Port Harcourt (July, 2001).


    12. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of proposed Akwa Ibom State Independent Power Project (IPP) at Ikot Abasi. Submitted to Fugro Nig. Ltd. Port Harcourt (July, 2001).


    13. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of proposed Power Transmission Line (PTL) between Eket and Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to Fugro Nig. Ltd. Port Harcourt (Aug., 2001).


    14. Environmental/Social Impacts of Multi-National Corporation Activities on Sustainable Livelihood of Rural Women – Nigeria Case Study. Submitted to Nigeria Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) Ibadan, Nigeria. May, 2002.


    15. Team Leader/Consultant – Social Impact Assessment of EXXON – Mobil’s East Area Project – Additional Oil Recovery (EAP-AOR) in Akwa Ibom State. Handled by Fugro Nig. Limited Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Sept – Oct, 2003.


    16. Social Impact Assessment of Proposed Construction of Sacred City of Tinapa Hospitality Resort and Industrial Layout in Adiabo, Cross River State. Submitted to Fugro Nig. Limited Port Harcourt, Rivers State –Oct, 2003.


    17. Socio-Economic/Rural Sociology Component of Post Impact Assessment of Gas Leakage at Nigeria Gas Company Scrapper Station at Ikpe Annang, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Submitted to Uniuyo Consult. December 2003.


    18. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of proposed Fertilizer Plant at EPZ site Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Submitted to Akwa-Ibom State Government. February 2004.


    19. Socio-Economic Consultant for the Post-Impact Assessment of the November 22, 2003; Exxon-Mobil Liquid Release at QIT Ibeno. Prepared for Exxon-Mobil Producing Nigeria, Unlimited. November, 2004.


    20. Socio-economic and Fisheries Assessment of the Agbami, Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) survey. Submitted to Environmental Resources Managers Nigeria, Limited, Lagos. March, 2005.


    21. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the proposed Akwa Ibom International Airport. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd; Uyo, April, 2005.


    22. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the proposed Akwa Ibom State Refinery Project Ibeno: Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd; Uyo, April, 2005.


    23. Socio-Economic Consultant for proposed Fish Pond Construction at Ibeno and Nsit Ubium LGAs. Submitted to Fugro Nig. Limited Port Harcourt, Rivers State. June, 2005.


    24. Sociologist – Proposed Ibom Rice Enterprise Development Project in Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to USAID.MARKETS- Abuja, Nigeria. 12 – 19 September, 2005.


    25. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Akwa Ibom Industrial Processing, Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone, Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd., Uyo, for the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) Sept. – Oct., 2005


    26. Team Leader / Socio-economic Consultant for the Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) Satellite Fields Development Projects (SFDP). Handled by CES Nigeria Ltd. Lagos, Nov., 2005.


    27. Team Leader / Socio-economic Consultant for the Exxon-Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (EMPNU) Liquefied Natural Gas / Independent Power Plant (LNG / IPP) Project. Port Harcourt. Dec., 2005.


    28. Consultant – Critical Assessment of the Employment Generation and Poverty Alleviation Potentials of the Shell Aquaculture Development Models in the Core Niger Delta. Submitted to USAID MARKETS, Abuja, Nigeria. March, 2006.


    29. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant for Champion Breweries Limited, Aka-Ofot, Uyo. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt, April, 2006.


    30. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Flour Mill at EPZ Site – Ikot Abasi. . Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd. Uyo, for the AKSG. May, 2006.


    31. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Amakpe Refinery, Ikot Uso Ekong. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd for the AKSG. May, 2006.


    32. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed 230 MW Power Station at Omoku, Rivers State. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd. For Federal Ministry of Power and Steel, June, 2006.


    33. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Proposed Power Transmission Line Between Eket and Itu in Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd., For Federal Ministry of Power and Steel, June, 2006.


    34. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Setu and Okoro FDP in OML 12. Submitted to AMNI Petroleum Development Company Limited. Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. November, 2006.


    35. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Proposed Power Transmission Line Between Ikot-Abasi and Ikot-Ekpene in Akwa-Ibom State. Submitted to Fugro,Nigeria Ltd,For Federal Ministry 0f Power and Steel. December,2006.


    36. Public Participation Specialist – EIA of the Closed Operations of the Nigeria Coal Corporation at Okaba, Kogi State. Presented to Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals. Abuja,Nigeria. February, 2007.


    37. Socio-Economic Consultant – Threat Assessment Activities at Ukanafun/Oruk Anam LGAs of Akwa-Ibom State,Nigeria. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd. Port Harcourt, Rivers State,Nigeria. February,2007.


    38. Socio-economic and Health Impact Assessment of proposed ALSCON Landfill Project. October,2007. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd Port Harcourt


    39. Socio-economic and Health Impact Assessment Consultant- Addax Petroleum Calabar Base-Environmental Evaluation Study. October,2007.


    40. Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Oando Oil Company OPL 236 FDP (Phase 1) at Ukanafun and Oruk Anam LGAs of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. October/November 2007


    41. Security Threat Assessment at Akata and Ekim Fields of Mkpat Enin and Onna LGAs of Akwa-Ibom State of Nigeria. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd. March, 2008


    42. Socio-economic Environmental Evaluation Activity of 2008 March MPNU Idoho Oil Spill. Submitted to Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, Lagos. May, 2008.


    43. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Off-shore Environmental Baseline Study for Ebok Field Development Activities in OML 67 Oil Bloc, Nigeria. Submitted to Environmental Resources Managers Limited, Lagos. September, 2008.


    44. Socio economic Impact Assessment of Uruan Street (Uyo) Flood Control Project. Submitted to the Akwa Ibom State Government. March, 2009


    45. Socio economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Tropicana Resort Project in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd, Uyo. June, 2009.


    46. Socio economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Dualisation of the Aka- Nung Udoe Road Project. Submitted to PGM Nigeria Ltd, Uyo. November, 2009.


    47. Socio-economic Impact Assessment of the Usari-Idoho Oil Spill Short Term Post Impact Study for Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. Jan- Feb, 2010


    48. Socio economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed 21st Anniversary Specialist Hospital Project, Ekit Itam, via Uyo. Submitted to Akwa Ibom State Government. Jan. 2010.


    49. Socio Economic Impact Assessment of Proposed Akwa Ibom State Digital Library Headquarters, Uyo. Submitted to Akwa Ibom State Government. March, 2010


    50. Socio Economic Post Impact Assessment of May 1 Usari- Idoho Oil Spill for Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. June – July, 2010


    51. Consultant - Socio Economic Impact Assessment of Proposed Ring Road 3 Project in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Submitted to Akwa Ibom State Government. October, 2011.


    52. Consultant – Social Capital Formation and Implications for the Achievement of the Fadama III Project Development Objective. Submitted to the National Fadama Coordination Office, Abuja. October, 2011).


    53. Consultant - Socio Economic/ Health Impact Assessment of Proposed QIT – Ikot Abasi PHCN Joint Venture Transmission Line. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd; Port Harcourt. November, 2011.


    54. Consultant – Socio-Economic Aspect of Dec 4, 2009/ May 1, 2010 Usari-Idoho Pipeline Long Term Post Impact Assessment. Nov-Dec 2011


    55. Consultant - Socio Economic/Health Impact Assessment of Proposed Total E&P Nigeria Ltd Ikike Off-Shore Project. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd; Port Harcourt. January, 2012.


    56. Consultant – Socio Economic Impact Assessment of Proposed Ikot Abasi Power Plant. Submitted to ERML Lagos. June, 2012.


    57. Consultant – SIA Aspect of the Rapid Env. Evaln. Study (REES) of Nov.9 2012 Usari- Idoho Pipeline Oil Spill for Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. Nov – Dec., 2012


    58. Consultant - Study To Assess the Status of Adoption of Agricultural Technologies in the Fadama III Programme in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Submitted to National Fadama Coordination Office, Abuja. October, 2013


    59. Consultant- Socio-economic and Health Studies of NAOC Obama Flare Down ESHIA. Submitted to Fugro Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt. Nov. 2013- Feb. 2014


    60. Consultant- Social Impact Assessment/ Health Studies of Okoro Further Field Development (FFD) Project. Submitted to Env.Res.Mngrs Ltd., (ERML) Lagos. April- June, 2014.


    61. Consultant- Skills Availability Study of Ikot Abasi Power Plant EIA Update. Submitted to Env.Res.Mngrs Ltd., (ERML) Lagos. Sept- Nov., 2014.


    62. Consultant - Socio Economic Post Impact Assessment of Nov.9 2012 Usari- Idoho Pipeline Oil Spill for Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. Nov – Dec., 2014


    63. Consultant- Socio-Economic Impact Assessment for the proposed Dredging of Imo River/ Opobo Channel for Environmental Resources Managers Ltd (ERML) Lagos. (Feb- March 2016)


    64. Consultant- Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Abuja Feeder Scheme Transmission Projects- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) April 2016- Feb., 2017.


    65. Consultant-Socio-economic Impact Assessment (EIA) of OML 52 (Tubu Field) Block for AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited. Submitted to Environmental Resources Managers Ltd (ERML) Lagos. 16th-30th January, 2017.