PROF. LADY ROIBITO SAMUEL EKANEM
Professor of Counselling Education
University of Cross River State, Calabar
Governing Board
Member, CPCN | Pioneer Head of Department & Pioneer University Counsellor, CRUTECH | Former Commissioner of Forestry, Cross River State
Executive Summary
Prof. Roibito Samuel Ekanem is a Professor of Counselling Education at the University of Cross River State, Calabar, Nigeria since 1st January 2013. She was the Pioneer Head of the Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum at the Faculty of Education, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), and served as the Pioneer University Counsellor of CRUTECH (April 2004 – May 2007).
She has served as Director General of Management Development Institute (MDI), Calabar (June 2007 – October 2010), and as Commissioner of Forestry Commission, Cross River State (December 2015 – May 2019). She is a Certified Professional Counsellor of Nigeria (CPCN) and has been honored with numerous professional and civic distinctions.
Areas of Core Expertise
Counselling Education
Extensive teaching, research, and professional practice in counselling education at tertiary institution level.
Institutional Governance & Public Administration
Served as Director General (MDI), Commissioner (Cross River State), and Pioneer Head of Department across multiple institutions.
Professional Regulation & Ethics
Certified Professional Counsellor of Nigeria (CPCN), Member of CPCN Governing Board, and CASSON Fellow.
Pioneer Academic Development
Established pioneer departments and counselling units at CRUTECH, shaping institutional frameworks from inception.
Academic Leadership & Experience
Professor of Counselling Education
University of Cross River State, Calabar (2013 – Present)
Engaged in teaching, research, and institutional leadership in Counselling Education.
Commissioner of Forestry Commission
Cross River State Government (December 2015 – May 2019)
Served as Commissioner of the Forestry Commission, No. 69 Target Road, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Director General
Management Development Institute (MDI), Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar (June 2007 – October 2010)
Led the management and operations of the Management Development Institute, Calabar.
Pioneer University Counsellor
Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) (April 2004 – May 2007)
Established and ran the pioneer university counselling service at CRUTECH.
Pioneer Head of Department — Educational Foundations
Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), Calabar & Akamkpa (2002–2005)
Served as Pioneer Head of three separate departmental units at CRUTECH, establishing foundational structures for educational foundations and counselling.
Pioneer Acting Dean, Faculty of Educational Foundations
College of Education (COL-ED), CRUTECH, Akamkpa (July 2003 – May 2004)
Led the Faculty of Educational Foundations as Pioneer Acting Dean during its formative period.
Quick Profile
Category: Governing Board
Credentials: FCASSON, MCASSONBOT, MCPCN, MCIN, CCN, PLCN, MHF, MTRCN, KSJI, IP, JP
Institution: University of Cross River State, Calabar
Specialisation: Professor of Counselling Education
Fellowships & Affiliations
Fellow (FCASSON) – Counselling Association of Nigeria
Member, Board of Trustees – CASSON (MCASSONBOT)
Member – Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MCPCN)
Member – Counselling Institute of Nigeria (MCIN)
Certified Counsellor of Nigeria (CCN)
Practicing Licensed Counsellor of Nigeria (PLCN)
Member – Health Foundation (MHF)
Member – Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (MTRCN)
Knight of St. John's International (KSJI)
Certified Professional Counsellor of Nigeria (CPCN)
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Guidance and Counselling
University of Calabar (UNICAL) (4th November 2002)
Diploma in Computer Science
University of Calabar (UNICAL) (11th June 1993)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling
University of Calabar (UNICAL) (11th January 1992)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English and Education
University of Ibadan (UI) (28th June 1988)
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) — Education, English and Religious Studies
College of Education (COE), Uyo (30th June 1983)
West African School Certificate (WASC)
Edgerley Memorial Girls' Secondary School (EMGSS), Calabar (June 1979)
Personal Profile
JP (Justice of the Peace) and IP. Started her educational career at Convent Girls' Primary School, Calabar. Holder of distinguished civic titles. Awarded by the Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (CPCN).
Other Governing Board Members
MUT
EGE
BK
Prof. Awoyemi Adesoji Emmanuel
Professor of Educational & Vocational Counselling Psychology
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Prof. Halima Sa'adiya Abubakar
Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Educational Psychologist | Researcher | Mentor
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CN
Dr. Celine Njoku
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Pioneer Public Relations Officer, CPCN
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Dr. Atinuke Olubimtan Amao-Kehinde
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Higher Education Executive
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Dr. Abubakar Boyi Sifawa
Scholar, Educator & Academic Administrator in Guidance and Counselling
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Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi
Associate Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Professional Education Therapeutic Counsellor
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