22 Notable alumni of University of Calabar
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Calabar is ranked #3,448 in the world and #15 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 22 notable alumni from University of Calabar sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Calabar won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. John Owan Enoh
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
John Owan Enoh is a Nigerian politician, teacher, farmer, and philanthropist. He was the 36th Minister of Sports Development of Nigeria.He is currently the Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (Industry).
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2. Keppy Ekpenyong
actor
screenwriter
Keppy Ekpenyong Edet Bassey-Inyang listen is a Nigerian actor who received a commendation award from the Actors Guild of Nigeria in 2018 for his contributions to Nollywood.
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3. Florence Obi
vice-chancellor
lecturer
writer
Florence Banku Obi is a Nigerian academic, author and a professor of education with specialization in psychology and special needs education. She is the 11th substantive vice-chancellor of the University of Calabar and the first female vice-chancellor since the inception of the institution. After her appointment as the new VC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who chairs the Senate Adhoc Committee on...
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4. Betty Abah
1974-. (aged 52)
author
children's rights activist
journalist
Betty Abah is a Nigerian journalist, author and a women and children's rights activist. She is the Founder and Executive director of CEE HOPE, a girl-child rights and development non-profit organization based in Lagos State
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5. Frank Edoho
1972-1972 (aged 0)
filmmaker
voice actor
television presenter
photographer
Frank Edoho is a Nigerian TV host, filmmaker, and photographer. He is best known as the host of the popular Nigerian TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
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6. Bassey Otu
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
Bassey Edet Otu popularly known as Sweet Prince is a Nigerian politician and the current governor of Cross River State Southern Nigeria. who served as a onetime senator for Cross River South from 2011 to 2015, and a onetime representative of Calabar Municipal/Odukpani constituency of Cross River State, in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011.
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7. Emem Isong
film producer
screenwriter
film director
Emem Isong listen is a Nigerian screenwriter, film producer, and film director. She is primarily known for films in the English language, and is a prominent figure in the Nollywood industry. Her second feature as a director, Code of Silence, which deals with rape in Nigeria, was released in 2015.
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8. Nelson Enwerem
1995-. (aged 31)
interior designer
model
hairdresser
fashion designer
Nelson Enwerem Listen, known professionally as Prince, is a Nigerian actor, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Mr Nigeria 2018. He represented Nigeria at the Mister World 2019 and was placed in the top 26. On 19 July 2020, he entered as the number three contestant in the Big Brother Naija season 5 and finished in ninth...
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9. Wofai Samuel
1990-. (aged 36)
journalist
Wofai Samuel is a Nigerian communications executive and acting director-general of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce.
10. Godswill Obot Akpabio
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
minister
Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He was first elected as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District in 2015, lost in the 2019 senatorial elections and won in the 2023 elections. He also served as minister for Niger Delta Affairs...
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11. Iyanya
1986-. (aged 40)
singer
songwriter
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known professionally as Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Calabar, he gained recognition after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa. Iyanya released his debut studio album, My Story, in October 2009. It was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". He co-founded the record label Made Men...
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12. Stephanie Okereke
1982-. (aged 44)
screenwriter
model
film director
actor
Stephanie Okereke Linus // is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009...
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13. Nse Ikpe Etim
1974-. (aged 52)
screenwriter
writer
film producer
actor
film actor
Nse Ikpe-Etim listen is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Reloaded and Mr. and Mrs., respectively. In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the...
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14. Betta Chimaobim Edu
1986-. (aged 40)
politician
physician
Betta Chimaobim Edu is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician. She served as national women leader of All Progressive Congress. She was Cross River State Commissioner for Health until her resignation in 2022. She was also National Chairman of the Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum.
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15. Chile Eboe-Osuji
1962-. (aged 64)
lawyer
judge
Chile Eboe-Osuji is a Nigerian jurist. He is an incoming Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice, an International Jurist at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, a Special Advisor to the President's Office at Toronto Metropolitan University, and a Member of the Media Freedom Coalition's High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom. Eboe-Osuji served as the President...
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16. Regina Askia-Williams
1967-. (aged 59)
actor
nurse
beauty pageant contestant
Regina Askia-Williams is a Nigerian-born, American-based actress, model, and former beauty Queen of the University of Lagos titleholder. She received her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and practices in New York City. She writes and speaks publicly advocating for African outreach in children's health, education, and economic development.
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17. Uche Ekwunife
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Uche Lilian Ekwunife// is a Nigerian politician who was recently a Senator representing the people of Anambra Central Senatorial District of Anambra State. She is known as one of the most active female senators in the House.
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18. Leo Igwe
1970-. (aged 56)
humanist
human rights defender
Leo IgweListen is a Nigerian human rights advocate and secular humanist. A campaigner both in Nigeria and internationally as part of Humanists International, he specializes in documenting the impacts of child witchcraft accusations in Africa and in combating discrimination against atheists. He holds a Ph.D. from the Bayreuth International School of African Studies in Germany and a graduate degree in...
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19. Kate Henshaw
1971-. (aged 55)
actor
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, is a Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Stronger than Pain.
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20. Uche Jombo
1979-. (aged 47)
screenwriter
film director
film producer
actor
Uche Jombo Listen is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer. She has appeared in over 250 Nollywood movies and has also written and produced. She is known for her roles in movies such as Visa to Hell, Girls Hostel, Fire Love, Endless Lies, Nollywood Hustlers and many more. She is also an ambassador for Globacom.
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21. Ini Edo
1982-. (aged 44)
actor
film actor
Iniobong Edo Ekim is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat...
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22. Ndubuisi Ekekwe
1975-. (aged 51)
academic
Ndubuisi Ekekwe Listen is a Nigerian business person. He is the founder of First Atlantic Semiconductors & Microelectronics, West Africa's leading embedded systems company. His working experience includes Analog Devices Corp where he co-designed a generation accelerometer for the iPhone and created the company's first wafer level chip scale package for inertial sensor. He is a player in the U.S....
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