Mr. Mbuk Joseph Inwang
Ikot Ebo Ikono
This worthy son was born on the 15th day of November in the year of the Lord 1951, into Ekpuk Nnung Inwang of Ikot Ebo Ikono Ibom in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
He had his early childhood education at Ikono No.4 Group School, Anan Ikono Ibom between 1956-1959 and then to Uyo Federated County Council School, Ikot Ayan Ikono Ibom in Uyo LGA, between 1960-1964 and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC).
He proceeded to Nigerian Christian Secondary School, Ukpom Abak LGA of Akwa Ibom State, between 1965-1970 and obtained his West African Schools Certificate.
A brilliant chap as he was, he proceeded to to study Mass Communications, where obtained his bachelor's degree (B.A) from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA between 1974-1979.
Still seeking professionalism, he proceeded for his master's (M.A) programme in Mass Communications, in North Texas State University, Denton, Texas - USA between 1979-198, with specialty in Radio and Television Production.
As a technocrat in the making, he gained employment into the Ministry of Trade and Co-operatives, Uyo Division, as a Trade Assistant between 1970-1973.
This already radiating technocrat, proceeded to the United States of America for further studies and returned to Nigeria in 1983 and served with the Cross River Television (CRTV) in Uyo.
As a shinning star, he got an appointment in 1986 as Information Officer (1) with the National Youth Service Corp and was posted to Lagos State.
Growing on the job, he was promoted to Principal Information Officer in 1990. In 2001, he was promoted to Chief Public Relations Officer. 2005, he was promoted to Assistant Director - Common Services. Finally, he rose to the rank of Deputy Director of Operations in 2008.
And by the special grace and benevolence of God, he retired from active service in the year 2011 from Ondo State being his last service station in good health and with clean records.
While in the United States of America, he worked with Triangle Communications - one of the leading Communications firm in America and distinguished himself as a sound professional.
This illustrious son of Ikono Ibom Clan in Uyo Local Government Area is a revered member of the Institute of Public Relations, a core professional and a distinguished one at that.
He has attended too many professional courses than can be captured here. Both of which are core NIPR and Radio/TV broad based programmes pertaining to:
- Planning for Public Relations & Public Relations Strategies
- Health Communication & Development
- Information Management
Very outstandingly, Mr Mbuk Inwang is a graduate of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria. Presently, he is the Nnung Inwang family head in Ikot Ebo, Ikono Ibom in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
He is a great counsellor. During his period of service at the NYSC, apart from helping to secure permanent appointments for our people, he was able to secure opportunities for ad-hoc placements for our people at every state that he served, especially preparatory to the opening of orientation camps. He has kept food on a lot of tables directly and indirectly without any noise.
At every station (State) where he served, his house was more like a campground for Akwa Ibom people especially NYSC members visiting such terrains for the first time.
He was able to accommodate as many people as possible without any complain and was always able to sort them out for the purpose of their visits. He is a very social person, a community leader and a lover of God.
Chief Mbuk Inwang is married and the marriage is blessed with five (5) Children.