Akan Williams | |
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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 | Calabar,Cross River state | 16 February 1970
Residence(s) | Canaanland,Ogun State |
Alma mater | University of Calabar University of Port Harcourt Covenant University |
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]
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.
Williams is married to Lifted Williams, [7] and they have two children.
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