Pat's Profile

HON. PATRICK NATHAN IFON
OBJECTIVE
To develop a spirit of quality service delivery, in a dynamic and proactive organization, where there is an enabling environment for the realization of the individual’s optimum potentials in the course of achieving organizational goals and objectives.

PERSONAL DATA:
DATE OF BIRTH:                                                                 10TH March, 1960
PLACE OF BIRTH:                                                               Aba
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA:                                        ONNA
STATE OF ORIGIN:                                                             Akwa Ibom State
NATIONALITY:                                                                    Nigerian
SEX/MARITAL STATUS:                                                   Male/ Married
RESIDENTIAL/CONTACT ADDRESS:                             16 Abangowo street, Eket, AKS
TELEPHONE:                                                                        08034482423/08023058614 
Email:                                                                                    patffinn@yahoo.com

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED/DATES                               QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
University of Calabar                   1992                          M.Sc (Environmental Microbiology)
University of Calabar                               1976-1980               B.Sc (Microbiology)
Saint Patrick’s College,                           1972-1976               West African School Certificate    
Calabar

Primary School, CALARO                        1971                                
ESTATE, Akamkpa, Cross
River State

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
·        Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators
·        Nigerian Society of  Microbiologist, Akwa Ibom State
·        Nigerian Environmental Society, Akwa Ibom State

COURSES/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED/YEAR
2001:        Policy Planning, Formulation and Implementation at Local Government Levels, Thames Valley University, Slough, England.          

2001:        Rural Development Sector Strategy By Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural    Development, Abuja

2000:        Policy Evaluation and Accountability in the Local Government System organized by the Presidency, Abuja

2000:        Workshop on Poverty Alleviation and Economic Empowerment of Grassroot Women through Empowerment organized by Cooperative Federation of Nigeria, Port Harcourt.

1999:        National Orientation Workshop for Chairmen of Local Government on Fiscal and Financial management at Local Government Level, organized by the Presidency, Abuja

1999:        Train the Trainer Workshop on Environmental Management by Federal Environmental Protection Agency at Nike Lake Resort

1999:        Conflict Mitigation, Presidency, Abuja
           
           
CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
·        Microbiological Corrosion of Pipelines in Calabar( M.Sc Dissertation)
·        The 21st Century Science and Technology: the Way Out
·        Biotechnology for a Safer Environment




WORK EXPERIENCE

1.     CHAIRMAN , BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AKWA IBOM STATE WATER COMPANY LTD ( Jan 2013 to date)

·        We formulate policies and Rules for the smooth operations of the Company
·        Brought the Company’s administrative and technical structure in line with current realities and standards with a view to increasing efficiency.
·        Designed efficient and automated billing system with a view to generating and collecting revenue to at least cover operating cost
·        Appraising the feasibility of establishing a water bottling unit with a view to increasing revenue base by June 2013.
·        Liaising with the Akwa-Ibom State House of Assembly to make appropriate laws to enhance company operations.
·        Set-up a Public Relations organ of the company to assist in public enlightenment of company operations and therefore need of consumers to discharge obligations to company.
·        Established a rapport with government with a view to getting funding to increase reticulation/distribution of water to consumers
·        Interfaced with PHCN to enhance /dedicate power lines to company headworks.
·        Analyzing, developing new business processes to improve service delivery

2.     Executive Chairman
ONNA Local Government Area
Akwa-Ibom State (1999-2002)

·        Provided quality Leadership and management of resources of the Local Government Area for the benefit of greater majority of our people.
·        Established 41 water stations (Borehole, stanchions, tanks and generator house) in the 42 villages of the Local Government Area.
·        Revamped the health institutions and caused Akwa Ibom State Government to provide a resident doctor to one of the facilities to enhance health care of the people.
·        Carried out three (3) major free health care programs where people were treated at no cost in liaison with PRO HEALTH INTERNATIONAL.
·        Paid stipends to students of the LG at the Nigerian Law Schools.
·        Established a Skill Acquisition Centre for training of young girls and boys in various trades.
·        Ensured a healthy relationship with Traditional Institution and youth groups with a view to engendering peace and cooperation for development

3.     CONSULTANT, COMMUNITY AND LABOR RELATIONS
PREMIER FISHERIES LTD (2005-2006)
(Exxonmobil Assisted Project)
·                    Assisted  in peaceful acquisition of land at Akai Ubium( Nsit Ubium LGA) and at Iwuoachang (Ibeno LGA)
·                    Successfully made peace between Iwuoachang community in Ibeno and Esit Urua community in Eket LGA quarrelling over ownership of project site, to allow for smooth operations.
·                    Employed and managed labor on behalf of company.
·                    Assisted company to maintain good relationship with the core communities of the project.
·                    Assisted in mobilizing prospective buyers of company products.
·                    Prepared strategy for community mobilization to assist company operations.
·                    Resolved community complaints through problem solving and conflict management skills.

4.     CEO/CHAIRMAN
PANAT GENERAL SERVICES LTD (1994 TO DATE)
·        Participated in the Environmental Impact Assessment of Osubi Airport ( SHELL)
·        Installation of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (CP) System. Upgrade of Structures and Bonding of QIT Jetty (1996, MOBIL PRODUCING UNLTD)
·        Installation of Sacrificial Cathodic Protection (CP) System and Coating of Bonny Community Jetty (1999, MOBIL PRODUCING UNLTD)
·        Procurement of  Basement and Installation of Landing and Navigational Aids for Bonny Airstrip( 1999, MOBIL PRODUCING UNLTD)
·        Construction of Development Skill Acquisition Centre at Mbak Atai, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom State (  2010, NDDC)
·        Construction of  several  Secondary School blocks for Delta Plus and Exxonmobil
·        Outsourcing of Personnel for Van Oord Nig Ltd and Suffolk Petroleum  Services Ltd, (EXXONMOBIL MIPPS Projects)
·        Construction of bundwalls, dyke walls and tank aprons for Mobil Producing Unltd, 1999
·        Microbiological and chemical assay of crude pipelines for corrosion, (Mobil Producing Unltd)
·        Modification and Relocation of Buried Mobiltherm Hot Oil Pipe Lines at QIT Treating Plant (For Engin Technologies International Ltd/Exxonmobil)
5.     SENIOR MASTER
STATE SECONDARY EDUCATION BOARD
AKWA IBOM STATE (1981 -1993 Voluntary Retirement)
·        Taught Biology, Integrated Science and English in various Secondary Schools in Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State.
·        Supervised teaching and assisted the Principal as Vice Principal of at least two(2) schools

6.     LECTURER ( NYSC, 1980-1981)
INSTITUTE OF HYGIENE
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, KANO

·        Taught Microbiology, Parasitology and Medical Entomology
·        Assisted in resuscitating and equipping  the Department

AWARDS AND TITLES.

·        Millennium Citizen of Distinction Excellence Award, Federation of UNESCO(2002)
·        Certificate of Commendation by Nigerian Local Government Chairmen Merit Award, Uyo (2000)
·        Ntata Akwa Ibom, Akwa Ibom Traditional rulers Council ( 2000)
·        Otuekong Ibibio, Ifim Ibom Ibibio (2006)
·        Obong Unwana, Ikot Akpan Ishiet, Onna Local Government Area (2000)


EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

1.     President
Saint Patrick’s College Old Boys’ Association
Eket Branch (1996 to date)

2.     Member
Rural Electrification Committee
Akwa Ibom State (1999-2002)



3.     Member
Environmental Impact Assessment of Effect of Gas Pollution Committee
Eket Federal Constituency Elders’ Forum (2009)

4.     Secretary
Security Committee
Eket Federal Constituency Elders” Forum (2009)

5.     Member,
Review Study Group
Exxonmobil/Community MOU (2010)

6.     Patron ( Financier)
Yar’dua/ Jonathan Solidarity Forum in Nigeria and Diaspora
Akwa Ibom State Chapter

REFEREES:

1.     Very Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ating
Catholic Diocese of Uyo
Akwa Ibom State

2.     Senator( Chief) Mrs. Helen Esuene
National Assembly
Abuja

3.     Mr. Umana Okon Umana
Secretary to State Government
Akwa Ibom State

Uyo

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