University of Calabar (UNICAL) has conferred its Most Distinguished Alumni Award on a chemist, Akwaowo Reuben Idongesit, the appearing registrar/chief govt officer of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON).
The award is in recognition of his skilled excellence, management and contributions to the chemistry occupation.
An announcement signed by his media crew, defined that the award was offered to him final Thursday through the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry’s Memorial Day celebration on the Senate Chambers of UNICAL. The honour recognises alumni whose skilled achievements, management and dedication to excellence have introduced distinction to their alma mater.
The occasion was held beneath the management of the vice-chancellor of the college, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, with Prof. Grace Ekpenyong Iniama, head of the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, enjoying a key function within the division’s tutorial {and professional} engagements.
Akwaowo’s recognition displays a profession spanning scientific administration, skilled regulation and institutional improvement. Since becoming a member of the Federal Civil Service in 2005 as a pioneer employees member of ICCON, he has served the Institute in varied capacities, together with Head of Administration, Director of Scientific Services and Coordinator of the Institute’s Zonal Offices.
He additionally served as pioneer crew lead and ICCON consultant within the National Chemical Personnel Audit train, contributing to efforts to strengthen the Institute’s regulatory obligations {and professional} oversight.
Appointed Acting Registrar/CEO by the Federal Government with impact from 1 June 2026, Chemist Akwaowo at the moment leads ICCON in advancing its statutory mandate to manage the educating, studying and finest practices of Chemistry in Nigeria.
His recognition comes at a time when efficient skilled regulation, institutional improvement and the accountable observe of Chemistry stay crucial to nationwide improvement, public well being and environmental safety. The award underscores the significance {of professional} competence, devoted public service and purposeful management in strengthening regulatory establishments and advancing the applying of scientific data to nationwide challenges.
For ICCON, the honour is a supply of delight to the Institute and the broader chemistry neighborhood, highlighting the worth of sustained service {and professional} excellence in advancing the observe of Chemistry in Nigeria.
The Institute congratulates Chemist Akwaowo Reuben Idongesit on this well-deserved recognition and desires him continued success in his management of ICCON and repair to the Chemistry occupation.
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