Akan Williams

Akan Williams
Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Covenant University
Incumbent
Assumed office November 10, 2020
Acting Vice Chancellor, Covenant University
In office September 22, 2020 – November 10, 2020
Preceded by	AAA Atayero
Succeeded by	Abiodun Adebayo
Personal details
Born	(1970-02-16) 16 February 1970 (age 54) Calabar, Cross River state
Residence(s)	Canaanland, Ogun State
Alma mater	University of Calabar University of Port Harcourt Covenant University

Akan Williams (born February 16, 1970) is a Nigerian academic, professor of analytical/environmental chemistry, and 6th vice-chancellor of the Covenant University.[1][2] Prior to succeeding AAA Atayero as Vice-Chancellor, he was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Covenant University.[3]

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Calabar in 1991, an MSc degree in Petroleum Chemistry from the University of Port Harcourt in 2001, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from Covenant University.[4]

His research focus on the monitoring of organic pollutants in the environment and a former chairman of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter.[5][6] He is also a Pastor with the Living Faith Church and serves as the District Pastor, Winners Satellite Fellowship (WSF), Canaan Land.

Williams is married to Lifted Williams,[7] and they have two children.

References

1. "Covenant University appoints Prof Williams Acting VC". Vanguard News. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
2. "Covenant Appoints Professor Akan Williams Acting Vice-Chancellor / News / Home - Covenant University". covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
3. "CIA inducts new members at Convenant University". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
4. "Covenant University Appoints Professor Akan Williams Acting Vice-Chancellor". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
5. "Covenant University appoints Williams as Acting Vice- Chancellor". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
6. "Covenant University begins use of card readers for exam accreditation". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-05-02. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
7. Oboh (2020-09-24). "Covenant University appoints Prof Williams Acting VC". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-01-04.