AKPARAWA (OBONG) JIMAIMAH ESSIENEurope

Email: jimjessien@yahoo.com
Tel: +44 791 962 1181; +234 808 201 9869

Visionary, challenge-motivated, successful professional/leader in both healthcare and community sectors. Leadership experience drawn from three continents of Africa, Americas, and Europe; highly motivated with critical thinking skills and passion for innovation; well versed in person skills and organizational management ability; exceptional ability to work as a member of a team, and independently with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY

1. Master of Arts (MA) - HealthCare Law
   Salford Law School, University of Salford, United Kingdom.
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons) Mental Health Practice.
   University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
3. Registered General Nurse (RN) UK & Nigeria.
4. Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RMN) UK & Nigeria.
5. West African School Certificate (WASC).
6. First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC).

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
   Position: Mental Health Practitioner (2013 – 2018).
2. Employer: Manchester Mental Health & Social Care NHS Trust, United Kingdom (2002 - 2013).
3. Employer: Akwa Ibom State Government State (Ministry of Health/Hospital Management Board) (1987 to 2002).

POLITICAL AFFILIATION/ACTIVITIES

• Patron, Akwa Ibom State Ward Leaders Union (May 2023 to 2030).
• Member, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria (1998 to date).
• PDP Ward 5 Elder in-Charge of Units 3, 4, 20, 21 (Ifa Ikot Idang, Etoi, Uyo LGA).
• Member, Labour Party of United Kingdom (2005 to date).
• Active participation in elections from 1998 till date.
• Aspirant, Uyo State Constituency Elections 2019 on the platform of PDP.

TRADE UNION/PHILANTHROPY/COMMUNITY SERVICE

1. Patron, PANACHE Empowerment Global (2022 – Present)
2. Member, Forum of Akwa Ibom Presidents Worldwide
3. Co-ordinator, Akwa Ibom Community in Europe (AKICIE) (2017 – Present)
   The brain behind the formation of AKICIE, a platform created to bring together all Akwa Ibom sons and daughters residing in Europe with the goal of contributing to the development of our dear state.
4. Chairman, Board of Trustees: Eka Eme Foundation (2016 – Present)
   A non-governmental organization established in memory of my late mother, aimed at catering to the welfare of widows in my community. So far, 10 widows have received substantial amounts of money to start their own businesses.
5. Chairman, Board of Directors, IMAJIM Foundation
6. Secretary, Central Working Committee, Akwa Ibom Diaspora Network (AIDN) (2012–2015)
7. President, Akwa Ibom Healthcare Professionals in the United Kingdom (2006–2012)
   During my administration, the organization donated blood pressure and blood sugar equipment to health centers in the three senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom State.
8. Public Relations Officer, National Association of Nigerian Nurses & Midwives, Akwa Ibom State Chapter (1997–2000)
   Directly involved in bringing peace and stability after the crisis that rocked the association in the state.
9. Secretary, Rotary Club Eket (1999/2000 Rotary Year)
   Our administration provided Odio Community in Eket LGA with portable drinking water by digging a borehole with an overhead tank. A generator was also donated to power the borehole.
10. President, Rotaract Club – Eket Community-based (1996–1997 Rotary Year)
    Under my leadership, the club created awareness about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) through seminars in schools and erected signposts with warning messages.
11. Secretary, Nigeria Labour Union – Eket Branch (1991–1994)
    Brought together all trade unions in Eket, Esit Eket, Ibeno, and Onna.
12. Secretary, Nigeria Labour Union- Eket Branch, 1991-1994. Brought all Trade Unions in Eket, Esit Eket, Ibeno and Onna Local Government Areas under one umbrella.
    • Created good working relationship between employers & employees in the area.
    • Negotiated good deal that averted NUPENG strike in Mobil Producing Nigeria, Eket Chapter.
13. Secretary, Uyo Progressive Association, Eket chapter 1991-1993. Assisted less-privileged in the society through donation of food materials.
    • Award of Scholarships to students in the University.

BUSINESS/PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE

1. Managing Director, De-Astars Pharmacy & Stores Nigeria Limited - 2021 to Date
2. Chief Executive Officer, IMAJIM Global Investments Nigeria Ltd - 2021 to Date.
3. Chief Executive Officer: Glo Healthcare Services UK Ltd 2015 to 2023. Provides health care services to both public and private sector in the United Kingdom.

LEADERSHIP POSITION IN MBOHO MKPARAWA IBIBIO

1. International Vice President 11 Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio 2022 to 2026.
2. Senior Special Adviser to the International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio on Diaspora Affairs (2013 – 2022). Serves as the link between Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, as an Organisation and Ibibio Community in the Diaspora.
   • Responsible for the formation of Chapters of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio in the Diaspora.
   • Directly responsible for the establishment of the following chapters: London, Manchester, Essex and Heathrow in United Kingdom; Bologna in Italy and Vienna in Austria.
   • Actively involved in the establishment of chapters in United States of America and Duala in Cameroon.
   • The brain behind the establishment of Ibibio Language Centre in Manchester, UK and setting up of Scholarship Scheme to sponsor students in Mboho Unity High Schools.
   • The brain behind the partnership between Inoyo Toyo Foundation and Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Manchester, United Kingdom.
3. Chairman – Ibibio Language Research Centre Committee, Manchester Chapter (2021 to date)
4. High Commissioner, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Europe (2002-2013)
   • Establishment of MMI in Europe - starting with London followed by Manchester, Essex, and Heathrow.
5. Chairman, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Eket Chapter (1995-1997)
6. Secretary, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Eket Chapter (1995-1997)
7. Served in several ad-hoc committees at the Chapter and International levels.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/LEADERSHIP COURSES

• Leadership Behaviours – Leadership Academy, United Kingdom.
• Leadership and Management - The University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
• Developing Psychological Resilience, National Health Service, United Kingdom.
• Management Supervision/Mentorship - The University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
• Conflict Resolution - National Health Service, United Kingdom.

AWARD/RECOGNITION

1. Chieftaincy Title of ‘Utuenikang Mkparawa’ by Ifa Ikot Idang.
2. Chieftaincy Title of ‘Obong Unwana’ by Ifa Group of Villages – January 2022.
3. Life Developer Award by Lifegate Tabernacle Church (December 2020).
4. Award of Excellence in Business and Technology Community by AKIBOM (January 2020).
5. Community Service Award by PANACHE Global Entertainment, UK (November 2019).
6. Best Presidential Appointee (Global) by the 10th Intl President, Akparawa (Elder) Patrick Udofia (August 2019).
7. Special Recognition by Past Presidents of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio.
8. Youth Empowerment, Job Creation, Service to Humanity Award by Akwa Ibom Youth for Change and Development Initiatives (February 2018).

MARITAL STATUS

Akparawa (Obong) Jimaimah Essien is happily married and the marriage is blessed with children.

HOBBIES

Community Service, Football, and Music.