Department of History
- H.O.D
- Admission Requirement
- Staff List

Dr. Sylvester M. Eka
B.A (Uyo), M.A (UPH), Ph.D (Uyo)
Ag. Head of Department
Area of Specialization/research Interest
Nigerian History, African History and Gender Studies
PROPGRAMME OFFERED WITH ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
- Diploma in International History and Diplomacy (DIHD).
- Bachelor of Arts, B.A. in History and International studies.
- Master’s Degree, M.A., M.Sc., etc: M. A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Candidates seeking admission into the M.A Programme must posses a good Degree in History and International Studies, International Relations or allied discipline in the Humanities and the Social Sciences approved by the Senate of the University of Uyo.
- B.A (Hons) in relevant discipline plus Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Peace and Conflict Studies of the Department may be considered for admission. Candidates with Third Class Degree who possesses the PgDip of the Department may also be considered
- Master’s Degree in: M.A in International History and Diplomacy
- Master’s Degree in: African History
- Postgraduate Diploma (PDG) in Peace and Conflict Studies
- A graduate of the University of Uyo or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Uyo.
- A holder of a Third Class Honour Degree in any field of study and
- A hold of HND (Upper or Lower Credit) from any tertiary institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Uyo
- Doctorate Degree: Ph.D in African History
Admission Requirements: An applicant must have the minimum five papers SSCE, O/L Credit Passes including English Language and History or Government at one or two sittings.
Admission Requirement: An applicant must have the minimum five papers SSCE, O/L Credit Passes including English Language and History or Government at one or two sittings. The subjects to be offered in the UME should include History or Government and any other two subjects from the Arts and Social Sciences.
Admission Requirements:
Admission Requirements: Same as above
Admission Requirement: Same as above
Admission Requirements: Every applicant for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict studies shall be:
Admission Requirement: Candidates for the Ph.D Programme must be holders of the Masters Degree in History and International Studies of the University of Uyo or any other University approved by the Senate.
Staff List
Prof. Okon E. Uya. B.A (Hons) (Ibadan), M.A., Ph.D (Wisconsin).
Specialization/Research Interest: History Research Methods, Historiography, Nigerian Politics and Economics, International Studies and Diplomacy and African Diaspora Studies.
Prof. Monday B. Abasiattai. B.A (Hons) London, Ph.D (Ibadan), Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics.
Specialization/Research Interest:
Liberian History, Nigerian History, West African History, African Economic Development.
Prof. Anthony I. Nwabughuogu. B.A (Hons), (Ibadan), M.A (Dalhousie)
Specialization/Research Interest: Economic History, Nigerian History, Nationalism and Pan Africanism.
Prof. Dominus Essien. B.A (Hons) (California), M.A (Loyola, Los Angeles), Ph.D (California, UCLA).
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, European History and Historiography
Dr. Koko Ete Ine. B.A (Hons) Nsukka, M.Phil (Cal), Ph.D (UPH)
Specialization/Research Interest: African History, Nigerian History, Local History, Church History and Archaeology.
Prof. Eno B. Ikpe. B.A (Hons), (Nsukka), M.A (Lagos), Ph.D (Munster).
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, Social History, Economic History and Gender Studies.
Dr. Otoabasi E. Akpan. B.A (Hons) (Cal.) M.A (Ibadan), M.Sc., Strategic Studies (Jos), Ph.D (UPH).
Specialization/Research Interest: History of Ideas, International Relations, Strategic/Diplomatic/Intelligence/Peace Studies and Conflict.
Dr. Offiong Abia. B.A (Hons), M.A, Ph.D (Cal).
Specialization/Research Interest: African History, West African History, Nigerian History, Asian History and Urban History.
Dr. Dominic A. Akpan. B.A (Hons), M.A (Cal), Ph.D (UPH).
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, Economic History, International Economic Relations, Gender and Urban History Studies.
Dr. Emman Gbeneye. B.A (Hons), M.A, Ph.D (UPH).
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, African History, Economic History, Urban History, African Diaspora Studies.
Dr. Udida A. Undiyaundeye. B.A (Hons), (Nsukka), M.A (Ibadan), Ph.D (Cal.)
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, African History, Economic History, Urban History and African Diaspora Studies
Dr. Joseph Bassey. B.A (Hons), M.A (Uyo), Ph.D (Cal.)
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, African History, Legal History, Local Government Studies and International Organizations.
Dr. Ekong B. Demson. B.A (Hons), M.A, Ph.D, (Uyo)
Specialization/Research Interest: International Boundary Studies, African History, Urban Studies and Military History.
Dr. Nkereuwem D. Edemekong. B.A (Hons), M.A, Ph.D (Uyo).
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History, African History, Historiography and European History.
Dr. Steiner B. Ifekwe. B.A (Hons), M.A, Ph.D (Cal.).
Specialization/Research Interest: Labour History, African and Diaspora History.
Dr. Ini Etuk. B.A (Hons), (Uyo), M.A (UPH), Ph.D (Uyo). Un Diploed’Etudes Communicative (Lagos).
Specialization/Research Interest: Economic History, Political Economy and African History.
Anietie Inyang. B.A (Hons) (Uyo), PGD, M.Sc (Ife).
Specialization/Research Interest: Nigerian History and International Relations.
Ubong Umoh. B.A (Hons), M.A (Uyo)
Specialization/Research Interest: Defence/Strategic and Peace Studies
Eminue Esin Okon. B.A (Hons), M.A (Uyo).
Specialization/Research Interest: Historiography and African Studies
Uwem Jonah Akpan. B.A (Hons), Uyo, M.A (Cal)
Specialization/Research Interest: African History and History of Ideas
Mfon I. Akwang. B.A (Hons), M.A (Uyo)
Specialization/Research Interest: Gender Studies
Anthony William Amamkpa. B.A (Hons), Uyo
Specialization/Research Interest: Historiography
