Chief Don Obot Etiebet
CON, B.SC, M.SC, ARSM, FNCS, MMSMG, FCPN.
Chief Don Obot Etiebet,CON, FNCS, FNMGS, Academician, Businessman and Politician, holds many important Chieftaincy titles in Nigeria, some of which are: Atu-Ekong Annang, Uko-Ke Ekong, Obong Unwana Akwa Ibom, Shettima Fune, etc all depicting the leadership and developmental roles he plays in his profession and for the emancipation of his people in particular and his Country in general.
Chief Etiebet was born on 15th September, 1944 in Ikot Ekpuk, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
The Companies
Earth Sciences Ltd
In 1972, he started a company called Earth Sciences Limited.
A Resource Engineering and Geophysical Exploration Company that applies computer techniques for mineral exploration. That was the first ever indigenous Nigerian computer services company.
DATA Sciences Nig Ltd
Earth Sciences Limited gave birth to Data Sciences Nigeria Limited (DSNL), in 1979. Data Sciences Nigeria Limited (DSNL) is the leading indigenous Information Technology (ICT) Company in Nigeria. With accumulated operational experience of about three decades, DSNL exists to provide solutions for varying computing needs such as hardware/software installation, networking (local, Metropolitan and wide area), systems integration, software development, heterogeneous IT management, training and consultancy.
Obodex Nigeria Limited
In the late eighties, one of his Companies, OBODEX Nigeria Limited, launched the first ever Nigerian brand name in Personal Computers THE OBODEX PC, assembled in Nigeria and which was also selling in Europe.
His landmark office complex building – ETIEBETS PLACE in Ikeja, was completed in 1992 and it is one of the best finished office buildings in Lagos.
Obot Etiebet Foundation (OEF)
In order to continue, sustain and enhance his philanthropic activities, Chief Don Obot Etiebet, in 1996 instituted the OBOT ETIEBET FOUNDATION as a philanthropic organization for SERVICES TO HUMANITY.
This Foundation is today promoting the establishment of the DON ETIEBET UNIVERSITY (UNIDONE) in his village of Ikot Ekpuk, Oruk Anam Local Government Area Of Akwa Ibom State.
From the Blog
The 17th annual Aret Adams memorial lecture Chaired by Chief Don Obot Etiebet, former Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources
The 17th annual Aret Adams memorial lecture held today Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the …
View moreAN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY ATUEKONG DON OBOT ETIEBET, ON THE OCCASION OF ORUKANAM ECONOMIC SUMMIT. THEMED – BEYOND POLITICS
The Orukanam economic summit organized by the association of Orukanam Indigenes of Nigeria . . …
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Etiebet’s Bold Signature at 75 More often, Chief Don Etiebet’s name is mentioned in the …
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Work Experience
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Awards
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Projects done
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Profession
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Chieftaincy Titles
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University of Western Ontario, Canada
M.Sc
1969 - 1971 -
Imperial College of Science & Technology, University of London, England
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Special Honours
1966 - 1969 -
College of Immaculate Conception, Enugu
Higher School Certificate (HSC)
1963 - 1964 -
Holy Family College, Abak.
West African School Certificate (WAEC)
1958 - 1962 -
Government School, Ikot Ibritam.
First School Leaving Certificate
1957
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Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, University of Jos
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman
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Governing Council, College of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State
Member
1976 - 1979 -
G-15 Economic Co-operative Council
Member
1990 -
National Science and Technology Fund
Member
1991 - 1993 -
Nigeria Computer Society
President
1983 - 1987 -
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC)
Founding Director
1992 - 1993
My Key Skills
Recognition
Chief Don Obot Etiebet, besides his strings of business successes, is an achiever who believes in results.
He has been silently involved in policy formulation and implementation in Nigeria, since the seventies.
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PETROLEUM CLUB, NIGERIA
MEMBER
NIGERIA
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BOARD OF NIGERIA INTERNET GROUP
TRUSTEE
NIGERIA
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NIGERIA COMPUTER SOCIETY, 1983 – 1987
PRESIDENT
NIGERIA
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BOARD OF NIGERIA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC), 1992 – 1993
PIONEER DIRECTOR
NIGERIA
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NATIONAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, 1974 – 1977
MEMBER
NIGERIA
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NATIONAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY FUND, 1991 – 1993
MEMBER
NIGERIA
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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BY COUNCIL OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, MINES AND AGRICULTURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
INDUSTRIAL GIANTS AWARD
ONDO STATE
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MERIT AWARD BY THE STUDENTS UNION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO
GRAND DEFENDER OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF UYO
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PRESENTLY, MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)
PRESENTLY, MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)
ExplorePRESENTLY, MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)
NNPC MONETISATION POLICY
THE MINISTER THAT FIRST INTRODUCED MONETISATION POLICY IN THE COUNTRY…
ExploreTHE MINISTER THAT FIRST INTRODUCED MONETISATION POLICY IN THE COUNTRY IN NNPC IN 1994 THAT IS TODAY THE BED-ROCK OF THE ECONOMIC REFORMS OF THE PRESENT ADMINI-STRATION
FACT-FINDING TEAM TO OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA
INITIATED AND HEADED THE FIRST EVER MINISTERIAL FACT-FINDING TEAM TO…
ExploreINITIATED AND HEADED THE FIRST EVER MINISTERIAL FACT-FINDING TEAM TO OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA IN 1994, THE REPORT OF WHICH IF IMPLEMEN-TED SINCE THEN WOULD HAVE PRVENTED THE PROBEMS IN THE NIGER DELTA TODAY.
DEEP OFF-SHORE OIL
THE MINISTER THAT INITIATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEEP OFF-SHORE…
ExploreTHE MINISTER THAT INITIATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEEP OFF-SHORE OIL PROSPECTING LICENSE AND SIGNED THE FIRST EVER DEEP OFFSHORE FIELDS (BONGA) TO A SHELL SUBSIDIARY, SNEPCO IN 1993, WHICH HAS HERALDED DEEP INTEREST AND COPIOUS OIL EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES IN THE DEEP OFFSHORE FIELDS TODAY.
PETROLEUM TRUST FUND (PTF)
I WORKED TO ESTABLISH THE PETROLEUM TRUST FUND (PTF). IT…
ExploreI WORKED TO ESTABLISH THE PETROLEUM TRUST FUND (PTF). IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT UNTIL ITS DISSOLU-TION IN 1999, IT WAS ACCEPTED AND APPRECIATED AS THE BEST INFRA-STRUCTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THE COUNTRY EVER HAD.
A FOUNDING LEADER OF THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP)
A FOUNDING LEADER OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) AND…
ExploreA FOUNDING LEADER OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) AND A MEMBER OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, 1999 – MAY 2015.
FORMER MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP).
FORMER MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY…
ExploreFORMER MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) 1999 – MAY 2015.
FOUNDING MEMBER AND SOUTH-SOUTH REGIONAL LEADER OF PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP)
FOUNDING MEMBER AND SOUTH-SOUTH REGIONAL LEADER OF PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY…
ExploreFOUNDING MEMBER AND SOUTH-SOUTH REGIONAL LEADER OF PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP)
FORMER NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF ALL NIGERIA PEOPLES PARTY (ANPP)
FORMER NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF ALL NIGERIA PEOPLES PARTY (ANPP)
ExploreFORMER NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF ALL NIGERIA PEOPLES PARTY (ANPP)
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23+
Work Experience
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15+
Awards
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10+
Projects done
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3+
Profession
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3+
Chieftaincy Titles
Contact
Contact Chief Don Obot Etiebet
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Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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+234 8055225566
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info@donetiebet.com