Akan Williams (born February 16, 1970) is a Nigerian academic, professor of analytical/environmental chemistry, and 6th vice-chancellor of the Covenant University.[1][2] Prior to succeeding AAA Atayero as Vice-Chancellor, he was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Covenant University.[3]
Akan Williams | |
|---|---|
| Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Covenant University | |
| Assumed office November 10, 2020 | |
| Acting Vice Chancellor, Covenant University | |
| In office September 22, 2020 – November 10, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | AAA Atayero |
| Succeeded by | Abiodun Adebayo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1970 Calabar, Cross River state |
| Residence(s) | Canaanland, Ogun State |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar University of Port Harcourt Covenant University |
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Calabar in 1991, an MSc degree in Petroleum Chemistry from the University of Port Harcourt in 2001, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from Covenant University.[4]
His research focus on the monitoring of organic pollutants in the environment and a former Chairman of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter.[5][6] He is also a Pastor with the Living Faith Church and serves as the District Pastor, Winners Satellite Fellowship (WSF), Canaan Land.
Professor Akan Williams is married to Deaconess Lifted Williams,[7] and the union is blessed with two children.
References edit
- ^ "Covenant University appoints Prof Williams Acting VC". Vanguard News. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Covenant Appoints Professor Akan Williams Acting Vice-Chancellor / News / Home - Covenant University". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "CIA inducts new members at Convenant University". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Covenant University Appoints Professor Akan Williams Acting Vice-Chancellor". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Covenant University appoints Williams as Acting Vice- Chancellor". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Covenant University begins use of card readers for exam accreditation". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ Oboh (2020-09-24). "Covenant University appoints Prof Williams Acting VC". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
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