Professor Usen Godwin Ikpe is a Professor of Educational Management and Planning in the Faculty of Education, University of Uyo. She believes in hard work and excellence. Born on 13th July, 1960 in Ikot Obiokoi, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, she attended Government School Ikot Obio Itong, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area from 1966 to 1972 and later proceeded to Secondary Commercial School, Ibekwe, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area from 1973-1978. In 1983, Prof. Ikpe proceeded to the University of Calabar where she obtained her B.A (Hon) Education in 1986. She equally had her Masters’ Degree in Curriculum Studies in 1990 from the same University. Determined to make real impact in her chosen profession, she proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt and obtained her Ph.D. in Educational Management and Planning in 2005. Her quest for educational pursuit is unparalleled as she is currently pursuing a degree in Law.
Prof. Usen G. Ikpe started her working career with the Federal Civil Service at the University of Uyo in1992 where she undertook the responsibility of promoting human capacity development in the University community through teaching and research.
She was Chairman of Chairmen of Boards, Parastatals and Commissions of Akwa Ibom State during her tenure as the Executive Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Technical Schools Board between 2008 and 2011. One of her most distinctive achievement as the Board Chairman of Akwa Ibom Scholarship Board was her establishment of a transparent process to eliminate the challenges of selecting qualified candidates, and as well, brought in expatriates for the training of teachers/students on the construction, installation and maintenance of solar powers in the six Technical Colleges in Akwa Ibom State. It was this unique ability to adapt to current demands and circumstances that made the solution she proffered so widely and inventively used to be commended with an award of excellence by the Governor. Also, during her tenure, 150 Akwa Ibom Youths were given scholarships to study Information and Communication Technology in a University in India for 3 years after she had returned from an assessment tour in India. She has equally served in many other capacities across the State, among them Special Adviser for Women and Co-operative, Etinan Local Government Area in 2004; Member, Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee, Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2011. She was also the immediate past member, University of Uyo Governing Council.
Prof. Usen G. Ikpe is an astute academician and a highly prolific individual who brings her wealth of experience to bear as can be seen in her numerous educational researches, journal publications, paper presentations and books. She has attended several conferences both within and outside the country. Some of her publications include: Accountability for Classroom Teachers and Programmes Evaluation in Nigeria’s Higher Educational System; Educational Productivity: Myths and realities; Supervision of Vocational Education in Technical Colleges in the Context of the Universal Basic Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, among many others. Her books are: The Demands for a Modern Teacher 2005; Co-published books titled; Innovative Formula (C+M+A= Q) for Teaching and Learning English Language, Mathematics and Basic Science in JSS 1 – 3 (Teachers’ Guide and Students’ Workbook); and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.
Prof. Usen Godwin Ikpe is a Member of the following educational and professional bodies: British Educational Leadership and Management Association (BELMAS), Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria (APQEN), Nigerian Education Research Reporters Association (NERRA), Inter African Committee (IAC) Nigeria, National Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NEAP) and Vice President, South-South (2016) – National Association of Teachers of Technology (NATT). She is also a member of National Council for Women Society (NCWS). Her excellent performances in Academics and Outstanding contributions to society generally have not gone unnoticed as several Organizations have accorded her with various awards.
Prof. Usen G. Ikpe is an Amazon, an accomplished academician, an ardent administrator and educationist of repute. She is creative and accommodating with particular interest in societal and entrepreneurial development among youths and women in the South South and Nigeria as a Country.
Prof. Usen G. Ikpe’s marriage is blessed with four lovely children. Her hobby includes Reading, Writing, Researching and Jogging.