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i. FULL NAME: ASSI Victor Eyo

ii. PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: Lagos / 12th December, 1983

iii. NATIONALITY: Nigerian

iv. STATE OF ORIGIN/ LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Akwa Ibom / Urue Offong/

Oruko
v. PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: 9, Ikot Ekpuk Street, Itam by Calabar Itu
Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
vi. PRESENT POSTAL ADDRESS: C/o. Prof. I.V.O.Modo, Department of
Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty
of Social Sciences, University of
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
GSM NUMBER / E-MAIL ADDRESS: 08037719495/ victorassi82@gmail.com
vii. MARITAL STATUS/SEX Married/Male.

viii. NUMBER/ AGES OF CHILDREN: 1. Bernace Victor Assi. Age: 1Yr. 5

Months old.
ix. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
University of Uyo, Uyo - - 2017
University of Uyo, Uyo - - 2015 - 2017

Delta State University, Abraka - - 2009 - 2014

Umbrella Comp. High School, Olodi- Apapa, Lagos, - 2003 - 2006
NIIT Education and Training Centre, Olodi- Apapa, Lagos - 2003 - 2004
Mushin High School, Okota, Lagos - 1996 - 2001
Olokun Primary School, Lagos - - 1989 – 1995
x. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:
PhD Sociology ( Medical Sociology ) - - Inview
M.Sc. Sociology (Medical Sociology) - - 2017
B.Sc. Sociology - - 2014
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Certificate in Desktop Applications - - 2004

Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) - - 2006
First School Leaving Certificate - - 1995

xi. WORK EXPERIENCE INCLUDING FULL DETAILS OF

FORMER/PRESENT POST INCLUDING COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHERE APPLICABLE:
 Assistant Lecturer - Ritman University Ikot Ekpene February 2018 to date
 Consultant / Independent Contractor for Jhpiego (Research Assistant/Data
Collector) Akwa Ibom State 2019
RAAMP/GBV mapping to assess the prevention, service availability across sectors in the
state and to determine and describe existing referral pathways between services,
identifying opportunities for improved coordination and developing referral directories
with detailed contsct. I was responsible for real time online data collection for this
assessment of GBV service availability across the sectors in Okobo LGA of Akwa Ibom
State. Collection of data, interviews with IDI, FGD and transcription of the interviews
and writing of reports.
Responsibilities: Lead Researcher/Data Collector (Okobo LGA), Monitoring and
evaluation, Mapping and Mobilization of Sample, Gathering of Data, Analyzing the data
from field qualitatively , Transcription of IDI, Use of REDCAP software for quantitive
data, writing of reports, development of work plan, execution of major project activities
etc.
· Field Researcher / Data Collector for Project Alert Nigeria: A Non Governmental
Organization which aims among other things include – conduct research and documentation,
promoting the right of women especially Gender Base Violence on Women, carry out advocacy,
create awareness and build commitment among community members towards promoting child
rights, reproductive health, and to work innovatively towards minimizing the spread of
HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities: Lead researcher (Okobo LGA), Monitoring and evaluation, Gathering of Data,
Analyzing the data from field qualitatively , writing of reports, development of work plan,
execution of major project activities and advocacy to major stakeholders etc.

 Etuk Mathew Co (Chartered Accountant/ IT & Tax consultant), Iddo Mainland, Lagos
State. Job Description: Account clerk / IT System Analyst, 2005 – 2007.
 K.R.S Investment, Oshodi, Job Description: Sales Representative, 2003 – 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY:
 Member Examination Monitoring Team University of Uyo 2014 to 2017
 Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Lecturer (2018 to date).
(a) Courses Taught:
 SOC 112: Introduction to Anthropology - 2018 to date
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 PSY 121: Introduction to Psychology - 2020 to date

 SOC 216: Structure of Nigeria Society - 2020 to date
 SOC 225: Social Change II - 2020 to date
 SOC 226: Sociology of Education - 2020 to date
 SOC 312: Social Inequalities and Social Stratification 2018 to date
 SOC 315: Rural Sociology - 2018 to date
 SOC 325: Sociology of Aged - 2020 to date
 SOC 322: Political Sociology - 2020 to date
 SOC 317: Sociology of Health & Illness Behaviour - 2021 to date
 SOC 413: Regional Ethnography - 2021 to date
 SOC 414: Sociology of Third Word - 2021 to date
 SOC 415: Urbanization and Labour Migration - 2021 to date
 SOC 416: Medical Sociology - 2021 to date

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
 Director of Social and Sport, Graduate Student Association (GRASSA), University of
Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 2016/2017.
 Director of Social and Welfare, Dr. Clement Isong Postgraduate Hostel, University of
Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
 Secretary, Postgraduate Christian Fellowship, University of Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom
State, Nigeria
xii. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:
Journal Articles:
1. Assi,V. E1*., and Chima, P. A2 (2020). The Relationship of Medical Sociology to
Sociological Theory: Its Historical Root, Contributions and Contemporary Development.
International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 1| Issue 3: Nov-Dec 2020,
Pages 124-132, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Volume1-
Isuue-3-Nov-Dec-2020-No.21-124-132.pdf
2. Assi, V. E., Peters, G. E., and Abanimebon. C.A. (2019). Variables Influencing
Health Seeking Behaviour of Women with Obstetric Fistula in Akwa Ibom State.
In Peter A. Essoh & Nsidibe A. Usoro (Eds) Sociology of the Ascent , Department
of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Uyo. 391 – 412.
3. Assi, V. E., Edet, S., and Abanimebon. C.A. (2019). Leadership, Corruption and
Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Modern Sociology and Security
Studies. A Publication of Department of Sociology Nigeria Police Academy,
Wudil Kano Nigeria . Vol. 3. No. 2, 2019. Pp 117 -127.
4. Edet, S., and Assi, V. E (2018). Unemployment and Security Challenges: A
Case Study of Abia State. Uyo Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol. 3.
No. 2, 2018. Pp.56 –69.
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5. Assi, V. E., and Aniefiok, S.U. (2018). Health Practices and Longevity: A case
study of the Elderly in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The Nigeria Journal of
Sociology and Anthropology. Vol. 16. No. 1, 2018. Pp. 131- 151.
www.nasanigeria.org.
6. Assi, V. E., Aniefiok, S.U. and Imowo, U. U. (2018). Hospital Wastes
Management System and The Health of Workers / Patients in General Hospital
Iquta, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Uyo Journal of Sustainable Development.
Vol. 3. No. 1, 2018. Pp.199 – 208.
7. Itelmowei, M., and Assi, V. E (2017). Health Care Financing and Its
Implications For Healthcare Delivery In Nigeria. Uyo Journal of Sustainable
Development. Vol.2. No.2, 2017. Pp. 139-145.
8. Assi, V. E., and Itelmowei, M. (2017). The Cross Cultural Care of Mentally
ill Clients at The Traditional as Well as Orthodox Levels in Nigeria. South -
South Journal of Culture and Development. Vol. 19. No.1, 2017. Pp. 199 –
228.http://ssjcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Main-Vol-19-1-Cross-
Cultural-Care.pdf.
9. Assi, V. E. and Ononokpono, D. (2016). Community – Based Health Insurance
(CBHI) in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenge. In C, Ewhrudjakpor, F. A. Sanubi
& S. O. Ogege (Eds) Town and Gown: The Reciprocal Linkage for Nigeria's
Development pp 106-120.
10. Assi, V. E., Offong, Ikpe Amah and Sunday, Okon Edeke. (2016). Oil Theft
and Corruption: Pathways to under Development in the Niger Delta. Research
on Humanities and Social Sciences. ISSN (Paper) 2224 -5766 (online) 2225 -
0484(online). Vol.6.No.3, 2016.Pp. 53 - 69. www.iiste.org.
11. Adongoi, Toakodi and Assi, V. E. (2016). Corruption in the Civil Service: A
Study of Payroll Fraud in Selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies
(MDAS) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social
Sciences. ISSN (Paper) 2224 -5766 (online) 2225 -0484(online). Vol.6. No.3,
2016. Pp. 53 - 69. www.iiste.org.

xiii. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:
 Executive-Editor: International Academic Journal of Education & Literature, ISSN
Print: 2708-5112/ISSN Online : 2708-5120. www.iarconsortium.org/journal-info/IAJEL
 Reviewer: Ageing International Journal. Springer Nature. www.springernature.com.
 Reviewer: Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. ISSN: 2415 – 6248
(Online) & ISSN: 2415 – 6256 (Print). Scholars Middle East Publisher, Dubai, UAE.
Reviewer Id: SAS/SJHSS/R-0014/19-20. www.sassociety.com.
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 Associate Editorial Board Member: EAS Journal of Psychology and Behavioural

Sciences. ISSN 2663-1865 (Print) and ISSN 2663-6751 (Online)
 Deputy Chief Editor: Global Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.
ISSN(Print): 2706-901X. http://gajrc.com/
 Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association, Certificate
of membership. Membership ID: NASA/MEM/01/009.
 Nigeria Sociological Society – Member
xiv. CONFERENCE PAPER (S):
 Assi, V. E., and Aniefiok, S.U. (2017). Health Practices and Longevity: A case
study of the Elderly in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A paper presented at the 22 nd
Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Anthropological and Sociological
Practitioners Association held at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
on 6th – 9th November, 2017.
 Assi, V. E. and Ononokpono, D. (2015). 5th Annual International conference held at
the Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka on 21st – 24th
September, 2015.
 Assi, V. E. (2014). Oil theft and Corruption: A Pathways to underdevelopment in
Niger Delta region: A paper presented at the Annual Faculty of the social sciences
International conference held at Delta State University, Abraka on 19th- 21stAugust,
2014.
 Assi, V. E. (2014). Leadership, Corruption and Development in Nigeria: A paper
presented at the Annual National Conference of Nigeria Sociological Society. NSS.
2012 in Unilag.
xv. MAJOR CONFERENCE(S)/ WORKSHOP ATTENDED:

 Four Weeks Training on Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Gender Based

Violence by Women At Risk International Foundation WARIF in Partnership with EU-
UN Spotlight Initiative. Issued on 2020/06/17. Certificate ID:h9607hgauf.
 World Bank Group Open Learning Campus Training on "Think Road Safety - Road
Safety Training for External PARTNERS (facilitated)" from 6 April 2020 - 10 May 2020.
Certificate id: 0000061215-0000109133.
 World Health Organization E-Learning Programme on Infectious Prevention Control
(IPC) on 10th April 2020. Certificateid: 6334:324:1586513215.
 A Two– Day Partnership Workshop /Book Presentation on Gender-Based Violence and
Women with Disabilities: A Study of Cross River & Akwa Ibom States at Watbridge
Hotel & Suites Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria on 9th – 10th October, 2019.
 A Two-Day Goalkeeper 2019 Program by the Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation held at
the dRPC Training Centre, number 8 Biskra Street, off Lumsar Street, Wuse zone 4,
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Abuja, Nigeria on 24 – 25 September, 2019.
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 1st National Conference on Adolescent Health and Development held at Otunba Subomi-
Balogun. Conference Center of Ibadan University of Ibadan, Nigeria on10th -13th
April
, 2019.
rd
 23 Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Anthropological and Sociological
Practitioners Association held at University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State,
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Nigeria on 5 – 8 November, 2018.
 LAPO Institute 4th Annual Conference on Microfinance & Enterprise Development
(CMED) 2018 held at LAPO Institute, Benin on 7th – 8th August, 2018.
 A 3-day Methodology Workshop on INVESTING IN HUMAN CAPITAL AS AN
EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR NATIONAL DEVLOPMENT held on July 23-25,
2018 at dRPC center, Abuja, Nigeria.
 22nd Annual National Conference of the Nigeria Anthropological and Sociological
Practitioners Association held at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on
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6 – 9 November, 2017.
 5th Annual International conference held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State
University, Abraka on 21st – 24th September, 2015.
 4th Annual International conference held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State
University, Abraka on 19th – 21st August, 2014.
 Annual National Conference of Nigeria Sociological Society. (NSS) held at Faculty of
Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka. 2012.
xvi. HONOUR AND DISTINCTIONS:
 Thesis Support Grant 2018, at LAPO Institute, Benin, Nigeria.
 Certificate of Selfless Service from Postgraduate Christian Students Fellowship,
University of Uyo, Uyo - 2016.
 Overall Best Graduating Student in the Department. 2012/2013 Academic Session.
 Special Merit Award from Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Student Association
(NSASA), Delta State University - 2012.
xvii. EXTRA – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Teaching, Reading, Writing, Cooking, Football, Table Tennis and Lawn Tennis.
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES:

Prof. I. V. O. Modo
Professor of Anthropology,
Department of Sociology & Anthropology
University of Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.
08023351961. innocentmodo@gmail.com.

Dr. Anniefiok S. Ukommi

Department of Sociology and Anthropology,
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University of Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.
08036237885. annieukommi@gmail.com.

Rev.(Dr.) Iniobong F. Udoh

Chaplain
University of Uyo Chapel,
Akwa Ibom State.
08035511061. Pastor_ifudoh@yahoo.com.