Dr. Williams Ehizuwa Orukpe |
Name: Dr. Williams Ehizuwa Orukpe
Born: January 2, 1983/Lagos
Spouse: Mrs. Jane Akunna Orukpe
Children: Relief Egbefumere Orukpe and Jedidiah Osose Orukpe
Parents: Clement Isesele Orukpe (Father), Ibore, Irrua; Julie Orukpe (Mother), Unogbo, Irrua
Relatives: Geoffrey Izede Orukpe, Matthew Aigbojie Orukpe, Hope Orukpe, Idenyenmi Orukpe
Education: University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Occupation: University Lecturer (University of Benin)
Nickname: Scholar
Early Life Education: New Town Primary School, Festac Town, Lagos; Festac College Festac Town, Lagos.
Early Career: Sales Attendant Apkobome Restaurant Lagos, Factory Worker Mickey Ice Cream Lagos, Sales Representatives Jeje Stores Lagos, Lecturer University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State.
Awards: University of Benin Scholar Prize for being the Best Graduating Student in the Department of History and International Studies 2008/2009 academic session; Fellow Ife Institute of Advanced Studies.
Faith: Jehovah’s Witnesses (Christianity)
Your words for Esan Folks and Nigerians: “Treat others the way you want others to treat you. Happiness in life is a choice. Decide to be happy and kind regardless of how others behave.”