Professor Ubong Essien Umoh
Professor of Military History
Honourable Commissioner
Ministry of Education
Uyo, Nigeria
My dear Brother & Professor,
BIGGEST CONGRATULATIONS!!!
With Joyful Hearts and Academic Pride, We Celebrate You,
Professor Ubong Essien Umoh, Immediate Past Head of Department, History & International Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria,
Honourable Commissioner for Education, Akwa Ibom State.
On the occasion of your Thanksgiving Service in honour of your elevation to the prestigious rank of Professor of Military History, on Sunday, 29th June 2025 at the Royal Household Ministry International, we extend our heartfelt congratulations.
Your journey from the Headship of the Department of History and International Studies, University of Uyo – where you succeeded me in office – to the corridors of public service as Honourable Commissioner, and now to the pinnacle of academic distinction, speaks volumes of divine favour, diligence, and leadership.
You are today etched in history as the first scholar of Military History from Ibibioland and Akwa Ibom State to attain full professorship in this field – a monumental achievement and a source of pride for our state and region.
May this milestone open even greater doors of influence and impact in education, public service, and national development.
Congratulations once again on this historic elevation. More grace and accolades!
Obong Nkereuwem David Edemekong, PhD & Family
Associate Professor of African History, Chieftaincy & Peace Studies
Former Head, Department of History & International Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
June 27, 2025
