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Ibibio History Book | Press Briefing on Book Launch

Members of the media attended a press conference to announce the launch of Oto-Obong Uwah’s book on Ibibio history. It held on Saturday February 26, 2022 at the Ibom e-Library facility in Uyo.

On March 25, 2022, ‘Ibibio Nation: History and Culture’ will be released. Written by Oto-Obong Uwah, the book is a product of broad reaching research. This is because the author is a dedicated researcher and passionate advocate of cultural renaissance, besides being an accountant. Additionally, respected scholars have placed their reviews on the book increasing its credibility as a result. This is why many believe the book is a must have for people keen on the unique story of the greater Ibibio group.

Why Document Ibibio History

Director of Ibom Heritage, Mr. Ottoabasi Abasiekong, explained why the author had to write this book. He said this as he addressed attendees at the event. He also stressed that the book will take Nigerians back in time in order to attain a thriving future. This means that the past is critical to achieving the future.

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“Today marks the beginning of a journey back in time as we hope to use the book, ‘Ibibio Nation: History and Culture’ to deeply enshrine a sense of nationhood in the minds of every Ibibio son and daughter. It will also enlighten Nigerians that propagating a prosperous future is rooted in the culture of self-knowledge and preservation,” he said.

“…topics of the last 100 years of Ibibio history that are relevant to today include Resource Control, Women’s War of 1929, Civil War etc. These are dealt with in detail as it relates to the involvement of key Ibibio men and women,” Abasiekong further added.

Mysterious Topics Treated

There are hot constructs that this author handles so plainly. Issues such as name identity, ancestral worship, invasion by the Church, taboos and totems are among some. Abasiekong added that this book does explain famous but mysterious topics like the issue of twins genocide. He said these to whet the appetite of expectant audience. Expectedly, such details will reveal a new angle to the world renown story of 20th Century Scottish missionary, Mary Mitchell Slessor and her work.

From the briefing, some reactions expect this book to provide much needed credible knowledge on the Ibibio history and culture.

‘Ibibio Nation: History and Culture’ is sure to provide solid resource for scholars and curious readers alike. The aim of the author was to properly situate the Ibibio story and its use in the Nigerian project of nation building.

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Watch a brief video of the briefing here.

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Oto-Obong Uwah

Oto-Obong Aniefiok Uwah is the author of Ibibio Nation: History and Culture. He represents the new generation of Philosopher-Kings who believe in the unfailing strength of the human capacity to change every contrary situation. A highly motivated individual, he also plies his social trade in public speaking, coaching and mentoring.

He holds a BSC in Accounting from the University of Uyo and an MSC in International Accounting & Finance from the University of Liverpool. In his career, spanning over 19 years as an accountant and budget/cost analyst in the public and private sectors, he has developed a robust aptitude for analytical reviews and cost management towards efficient project delivery; having practiced as a Trainee Accountant with the Federal Civil Service and Cost Controller in the Oil & Gas Sector.

In actualizing various roles within this professional context, he built capacity and mentored other professionals in those roles. Currently an HR Compensation and Benefits professional, Oto-Obong has used his experience as an active labour unionist to push reforms that have led to a fairer welfare and compensation structure within the workplace.

Currently an HR Compensation and Benefits professional, Oto-Obong has used his experience as an active labour unionist to push reforms that have led to a fairer welfare and compensation structure within the workplace.

Oto-Obong Uwah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He is widely trained on both local and international platforms, enhancing his professional capacity towards improved service delivery.

 

He is a poet, writer, political scientist, public commentator, sports enthusiast, and an accomplished humanist. His latest foray as a humanist is in the field of anthropology and heritage studies, committed to the propagation of the Nigerian cultural heritage.   

Oto-Obong Uwah is of the Pentecostal section of the Christian community, happily married and blessed with three beautiful daughters. As a philanthropist, he has teamed up with his beloved wife to sponsor scores of indigent Nigerians through various levels of education. He is a very sociable person and an astute networker, easily found in the company of smart and intelligent people.

His life’s dream is the consistent improvement of humanity and the continued development of the social eco-system to make for a more fulfilling life for all. Driven by this mantra, he set out in 2015, to document the history of his Atan Offot Community in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. What started as a clan-centered ambition to document the history of a small community created the pathway to a more expansive research that evolved to produce the book shared with the public today. Thus, Ibibio Nation: History and Culture is one of his modest contributions to the current global interest in the history and sociology of ethnic minorities.