Mr. Dennis Attah Essien joined the University of Calabar as a Research Assistant in 2015 in the Institute of Public Policy and Administration. He obtained a B.Sc. degree in Policy and Administrative Studies in 2007 and M.Sc. degree in Development Sociology (2016), all from the University of Calabar. Since joining the University, he has been teaching, mentoring, researching and by extension, contribute to the graduation of students. Mr Essien has attended many conferences, workshops and seminars where he made presentations. He has successfully published an article in a reputable peer review journal. He is a member of Nigerian institute of Public Relations.