Prof. Enobong Mbang AKPAMBANG holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Ph.D.) from the renowned Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. He obtained his Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria and his Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) (Hons.) from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1993.

Beyond his academic qualifications, Prof. Akpambang holds a Diploma in Spiritual Leadership from the Rhema Bible Training Centre, Abuja Campus, Nigeria and has recently completed a membership training programme at the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators.

Prof. Akpambang joined the services of the then University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University), Ado Ekiti, Nigeria in the year 2002 as a Lecturer II and is currently a Professor in the Department of Public Law. In the course of his University career, he has, on previous occasions, been saddled with administrative responsibilities such as, but not limited to, holding the positions of Level Coordinator, Final Year Students’ Long Essays Coordinator, Acting Head of Department on multiple occasions as well as holding the membership of various Faculty and University Committees and Boards. He teaches and supervises students both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He was until his recent election as the Dean of the Faculty effective from August 1, 2026, the Head of Department on secondment to the Department of Private & Property Law.

Prof. E.M. Akpambang has attended several conferences and seminars as well as published articles in peer-reviewed or refereed indexed journals (onshore/offshore) plus some publications as chapters in books. His research focus is in the area of Public Law with specific interest in the areas of: Comparative Constitutional Law, Constitutional Law, Energy and Natural Resources Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, Legal Research Methodology, Oil and Gas Law, and Women and the Law.

His doctoral Thesis explored the intersection of Oil and Gas exploration and exploitation operations in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region and the need for environmental protection, with a critical investigation of the adequacy and effectiveness of Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for preventing, controlling and tackling environmental pollution along with advancing ecological accountability and sustainable petroleum exploration activities. Prof. Akpambang is a TETFUND IBR Lead Researcher as well as a reviewer of articles/papers for some peer-reviewed offshore and onshore journals.

Prof. Akpambang is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT).