Aniekan Sampson Brown

Professor of Criminology at
University of Uyo

Academic Interest:
Mass Media | Gender Development | Drug Issues | Organization and institutional analysis.

About Me

Aniekan Sampson Brown, was born on September 06, 1969, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (where I hail from). My parents were both teachers at the time. Influenced by the nomadic nature of my parents’ career, I attended several primary schools until I obtained my First School Leaving Certificate in 1981. I attended the Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Ibesikpo-Asutan from where I obtained the General Certificate for Education (GCE) in 1986.

For my tertiary education, I bagged my first degree (B.Sc.) in Sociology & Anthropology from the then University of Cross River State, Uyo – Nigeria in 1991. And in 1998, I obtained a Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Rural Sociology & Community Development from the University of Uyo – Nigeria. I finally bagged a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Criminology from the University of Port Harcourt – Nigeria in 2006.

As an academic staff with the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Uyo, I am an expert in criminology. My other areas of academic interest include: mass media, gender, development, drug issues, organization and institutional analysis. I have been serving as the Acting Dean, Student Affairs Division of the University since October 27, 2017 and served as Chairman or member of many Pauls of Enquiry in the University; I am also an appointee of the Federal Government of Nigeria on the Governing Council of the Bayero University, Kano since May 09, 2017.

I consider myself as an amicable character with a noticeable penchant for higher academic attainment and community development. I am also a member of many professional bodies, including the Nigerian Sociological/ Anthropological Association (NSAA), the Nigerian Society of Criminologists (NSC), The Social Science Association of Nigeria (SSAN), The International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), and Fellow of the National Association of Criminologists and Security Practitioners (NACSP).

I am presently the Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Calabar (ASUU-CALABAR ZONE). It may be interesting to note that I enrolled in the Boys Brigade, 9thUyo Company in 1979 and rose to become the Captain in 1993; a youth organization which I am a member of the Akwa Ibom State Patrons Council.

I am a Christian, married to Abasiama, and the marriage is blessed with two daughters, namely: Vida and Raphela. In terms of hubbies, I am given to sports journalism, social analysis, youth development, community development, and classical music.

Distinction and Awards

I have been honoured and awarded by several fora. Some of such awards are listed below:

  • Merit Award as Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Social Sciences Students Association - January, 1998
  • Special Recognition by the Students Union Government at the instance of Sports Development - August 28, 1998
  • Certificate of Merit as the Best Photographer by the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection Agency (AKSEPA) – June 5, 1998.
  • Award of Excellence by Akwa Ibom State Law Students Association (National), April, 2014.

Membership of Professional Bodies

I hold Membership in the following Professional Bodies:



The Nigerian Sociological/Anthropological Association (NSAA)
The Nigerian Society of Rural Sociologists (NSRS)
The Nigerian Society of Criminologists (NSC)
The Social Science Association of Nigeria (SSAN)
National Association of Criminologists and Security Practitioners (NACSP)

Academic and Professional Background

2006

PhD

Sociology (Criminology)

1998

MSc.

Master of Science

1993

Certificate in Computer Programming

1991

BSc.

Bachelor of Science

1986

General Certificate of Education

1981

First School Leaving Certificates

Experience

Below are some Experiences, Responsibilities and Services i've been involved in for the past 30years
Work Experience Before First Appointment
A Drug Abuse Counselor with the Nigerian Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ), Ogun State Chapter during the National Youth Service Corps.
Courses Taught
1. SOC. 213 - Social Change 1(1998-1999)
2. SOC. 317 - Sociology of Urban Life (1999/2000)
3. SOC. 228 - Sociology of Education (1999/2001)
4. SOC. 325 - Formal Organization (1998-2002)
5. SOC. 111 - Introduction to Sociology (1999/2000&2017 till date)
6. SOC. 215 - Sociology of Mass Communication (1999/2019 till date)
7. SOC. 316 - Social Stratification and Mobility (1999/2000 Session – 2002/2003)
8. SOC. 121 - The Nigerian Heritage (1999/2000 Session)
9. SOC. 226 - Sociology of Mass Communication (1999/2000 & 2003/2004 till 2019)
10. SOC. 211 - History of Social Thought 1 (2000/2001Session to 2002/2003 & 2012/2013)
11. SOC. 221 - History of Social Thought II (2000/2001 Session to 2002/2003 & 2012/2013)
12. SOC 229 - Comparative African Social Structures (2010-2011)
13. SOC. 329 - Economic Anthropology (2000/2001)
14. SOC. 419 - Child Development 1 (2003/2004–2005/2006& 2011/2012)
15. SOC. 427 - Child Development II (2003/2004–2005/2006 & 2011-2012)
16. SOC. 322 - Sociology of Crime and Delinquency II (2005/2006)
17. SOC. 679 - The Nigerian Rural Society (2004/2005 & 2008/2009)
18. SOC. 612 - Complex Organization (2004/2005 & 2005/2006)
19. SOC. 633 - Penology and Victimology (2005/2006 & 2009-2013)
20. SOC. 634 - Advanced Theory and Methodology in Crime Causation (2005/2006 till date)
21. SOC. 675 - Crime in Nigeria (2005/2006)
22. SOC. 315 - Sociology of Law (2005/2006 & 2008/2009 till date)
23. SOC. 319 - Military and the State (2008/2009)
24. SOC. 419.3 - Industrial Psychology (2008/2009)
25. SOC. 681 - Sociology of Crime and Criminal Processes(2008/2009 till date)
26. SOC. 722 - Advanced Sociology of Organized Crime(2008/2009 till date)
27. SOC. 724 - Police and Policing (2008/2009-2009/2010-2016-2019)
28. SOC. 225 - Structure of the Nigerian Society (2008/2009)
29. SOC. 682 - Crime and Social Structure (2008/2009 till date)
30. SOC. 329.1 - Sociology of Law II (2008/2009 till date)
31. SOC. 425 - Culture and Communication (2008/2009-2011/2012)
32. SOC. 746 - Sociology of Order and Law (2008/2009 till date)
33. SOC. 742 - Organizational Behaviour (2008/2009 –2009/2010)
34. SOC 738 - Culture, Social Structure & Development (2010-2011)
35. SOC 723 - Advanced Suicide and Homicide (2011/2012 till date)
36. SOC 311 - Social Research Methods 1&2 (2011-2012)
37. SOC 513 - General Criminology (2011/2012 – 2012/2013)
38. SOC 774 - Crime and Justice (2015/2016 till date)
39. SOC 721 - Advanced Criminology (2018 till date)
40. GST 122 - Nigerian Peoples and Culture (2000-2014)
41. GST 123 - Citizenship and Peace Studies. (2014 till date) .
Responsibilities in the the University
1. Examination Officer - (2006/2007)
2. Assistant Coordinator, GST 112 - (2008/2009-2009/2010)
3. Coordinator, GST 112 - (2010/2011 till date)
4. Coordinator/Examination Officer, School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies - (2009 till 2017)
5. Hall Warden (M2) - (2011-2013)
6. Vice Dean, Student Affairs Division - (2013 - 2017)
7. Acting Dean, Student Affairs Division - (2017 till date)
Committees/Community Service With The University
1. Secretary, Faculty of Social Sciences Seminar Planning Committee: 2002 – 2007.
2. Academic Coordinator/Adviser to year II students, Department of Sociology/Anthropology (1998/1999-2006/2007) sessions.
3. Staff Adviser, Year IV (2012/2013)
4. Assistant Secretary, Department Board (January 1999-2007).
5. Faculty Representative, University Sports Committee (2002-2007)
6. Coordinator, Departmental School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies (2009 – 2017)
7. Master of Ceremonies, University of Uyo functions.
8. Manager, University of Uyo Football team (2003 till 2010)
9. Patron, Citizen and Leadership Training Centre (Man 0’ War, Nigeria) University of Uyo Command.
10. Rapporteur at the University Workshop for Deans and HODs, July 24 – 25, 2006.
11. Staff Adviser, Ibibio Students Union, University of Uyo (2009-2013).
12. Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Uyo Branch (ASUU- UUB), June 24, 2011 to January 31, 2014.
13. Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Uyo Branch, ASUU- UUB (January 2014 – January 2018).
14. Member, Sanitation Committee, University of Uyo, 2012 – till date.
15. Member, Utility Committee, University of Uyo, 2012.
16. Member, Board of Directorate of General Studies, 2008 – 2017.
17. Coordinator, Departmental Postgraduate Committee, 2013 – till date.
18. Acting Dean, Student Affairs Division (October 27, 2017 till date).
19. Member, Search Team for Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, 2015.
20. Chairman and member of Several Panels of Inquiry.
National/State/Community Service Outside The University
1. Public Relations Officer, Boys Brigade Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State Council 1997 – 2002
2. Registrar, Ibibio Academics Roundtable (2010-till date).
3. Presenter and Associate Producer, Calvary 360, NTA 12, Uyo.
4. Patron, Penthouse Philharmonic Chorale, Uyo.
5. Director, Classical Choir, Insight Bible Church, Uyo.
6. Member, Advisory Committee, State Action Committee on AIDS, April 2012.
7. President, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International, UNIUYO Lunch Hour Chapter, since 2012-2017.
8. External Member, Governing Council, Bayero University, Kano. (2017 till date)
9. Member, Human Research Ethics Committee, Ibom Specialist Hospital, (August 2019 – date).
10. Coordinator, Calabar Zone, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU – Calabar) 2018 till date.
Researches Undertaken
1. “Crime Rate in Contemporary Nigeria: A Case Study of Uyo Urban” being a B.Sc. Project to the Department of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Cross River State. Uyo, 1991.
2. “Developmental Neglect: The Case of Upenekang in Ibeno Local Government of Akwa Ibom State”. Being an M.Sc. Thesis to the Department of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Uyo. November, 1997.
3. Notions of HIV/AIDS Virus and Patients in Rural Akwa Ibom State. A WHO Sponsored Research, March-May 2005.
iv)Human Development Report Research on the Niger Delta of Nigeria. A UNDP sponsored research, August to November 2005.
4. Informal Crime Management Organizations in Rural and Urban Nigeria: A Comparative Study of Akwa Ibom State. A PhD Dissertation to the Department of Sociology, Graduate School University of Port Harcourt, March 2006.
5. Managing the Niger Delta Development Commission Projects to Safety in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria March, 2008.
6. Assessment of the state of EXXON/MOBIL-provided infrastructure facilities in Mbo, Oron, and Urue-Offong/Oruko L.G.As. of Akwa Ibom State (September - October, 2013)

Publications

I have 12 Book Chapters and 30 Journal Articles published locally and internationally. Below are just a few of them. Click HERE for a complete list.

Research Focus And Contributions To Knowledge

In Summary, i have contributed considerably to the following areas of Knowledge.

Criminology


Development and Gender Studies


Drug Issues


Organization and Mass Media Studies


Institutional Analysis