Name
Dr. Mfon Edet Eyo
DepartmentGuidance and Counselling
DesignationLecturer II
EmailAbout Dr. Mfon Edet Eyo
Mfon Eyo holds a PhD in Guidance and Counselling from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is an educationist par excellence, an astute administrator and a Service Delivery expert. He was a Special Adviser on General Duties in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State before joining Airtel, a telecom service provider, as Customer Care/Service Delivery Consultant. He rose to a middle management cadre before leaving voluntarily to join the academia in 2014. Presently, Dr Mfon Eyo joined the services of the University of Calabar in 2014 as Lecturer II in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. He was promoted to the rank of Lecturer I in 2017. His research interest spans cyber counselling, ICT in Education, vulnerable group (women, children/youth and the aged) and higher education. Others are peace and conflict resolution, environmental education and general education. He has, to his credit a textbook, three book chapters and over twenty-five local and international journal articles published in reputable peer reviewed journals. Dr Mfon Eyo has also served as the ICT Coordinator and Chairman of the ICT Committee of the Faculty of Education between 2014/15 and 2017/18 academic sessions. Dr Eyo has also served in other capacities within and outside the university, including membership of Faculty of Education Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Committee and Faculty of Education 2015 Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Induction Committee. He is the General Secretary of the Cross River State Chapter of Counselling Association of Nigeria, a position he held since 2015. Dr Mfon Eyo has also served in different Editorial Boards of peer reviewed journals including Managing Editor, Calabar Counsellor, a journal of the Cross River State chapter of the Counselling Association of Nigeria; Managing Editor, Prestige Journal of Education, a publication of the Association for the Promotion of Innovation in Education; Managing Editor, Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, a publication of the Association for the Promotion of Innovation in Education; amongst others. He is happily married with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Methodist Central School, Ebughu, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 1981 | 1986 delete_forever | |
| Senior Secondary School Certificate | Community Secondary Grammar School, Ebughu, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 1987 | 1992 delete_forever | |
| B. Sc./Ed. Chemistry Education | University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 1997 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| M.Ed Guidance and Counselling | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria | 2004 | 2005 delete_forever | |
| PhD Guidance and Counselling | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria | 2007 | 2010 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Eyo, M., & Nkanga, E. (2020). Teachers’ competence in identifying pupils with learning disabilities: A study in Nigerian primary schools. Issues in Educational Research, 30(3), 883-896. | |
| Eyo, M. (2020). Background variables as predictors of utilisation of Web 2.0 applications in counsellor education: Implications for counselling youth and students. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 1-10. | |
| Eyo, M., & Bassey, R. S. (2018). Academic Motivation and the Use of Library by Students in Nigerian Universities: Counselling Implications. Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, 1(1), (April), 44 – 59. | |
| Eyo, M., & Esuabana, S. (2018). Availability and utilization of Code of Ethics in Counselling Practice by Counsellor Educators and Trainee-Counsellors in Calabar, Cross River State. The Counsellor, 37(1), 1 – 16. | |
| Bassey, R. S., & Eyo, M. (2018). Correlative study of emotional intelligence and librarian’s productivity in universities in Cross River state: Implications for Counselling. Journal of Environmental and Tourism Education (JETE), 1(1), (June), 230 – 239. | |
| Eyo, M., & Abaa, A. (2018). Awareness and Perception on Sexism amongst students in the University of Calabar: Counselling implications. Prestige Journal of Education, 1(1), (June), 64-77. | |
| Asuquo, P. N., & Eyo, M. (2017). Broadband Technology and Counselling Practice in Nigeria. In A. E. O. Esu, I. M. Kalu and C. C. Chukwurah (Eds). Issues in Education, Science and Technology. Calabar: Stiffaith Prints & Supplies Co., 39 – 54. | |
| Eyo, M., & Favored, S. (2017). A Threat to SDG five: Sexual Harassment of Female Undergraduates through Social Networking Sites (SNSs). Education for Today, 13(2), (June), 195 – 205. | |
| Eyo, M., & Obot, A. (2017). Incidence of sexism amongst undergraduates in Nigerian Universities: Counselling Implications. Calabar Counsellor, 6(1), 32 – 46. | |
| Eyo, M. (2016). Counselling Undergraduates’ Perception of Social Media as a Tool for National Integration and Stability in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research (IJEAPR), 8(1), (June), 290 – 300. | |
| Eyo, M., & Oluka, B. (2016). Predictors of Teachers’ ability to identify Gifted and Talented children in Primary Schools in Calabar: Counselling Implications. The Special Educator, 15(1), (September), 151 – 169. | |
| Eyo, M. (2016). Adoption of ICT to enhance Knowledge Integration in Counselling Practice by Counsellors in Secondary Schools in Calabar Municipality. Education for Today, 12(2), (September), 112 – 120. | |
| Eyo, M. (2016). Counselling Implications of Teachers’ Digital Competencies in the Use of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) in the Teaching-learning Process in Calabar, Nigeria. Cogent Education, 3(1), 1 - 9. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/2331186X.2015.1128134 | |
| Eyo, M., & Inaja, A. (2015). The counsellor and the restoration of examination ethics and integrity in Nigeria. In E. Okeke, A. N. Eze & T. Agboghoroma (Eds). Examination Malpractice: Deterrents and Solutions. Onitsha: Global Academic Group Online Academic Resources, 494 – 535. | |
| Eyo, M. (2015). Education for All and the Girl Child as a Special Needs Student: Counselling Implications. The Exceptional Child, 17(1), (July), 160 – 168. http://naec.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/The-Exceptional-Child-2015.pdf#page=166 | |
| Eyo, M. (2015). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Facilitated Counselling and Nigeria’s Educational Development beyond 2020. Knowledge Review, 33(3), (December), 73 - 80. | |
| Eyo, M. (2015). Intercultural Dialogue: Incorporating Creative Strategies of Diversity Management in a School Environment in Counsellor Education. Journal of Resourcefulness and Distinction, 11(1), 130 – 140. | |
| Eyo, M. (2015). email and Social Media as Potent Tools for Orientation and Staff-Students Interaction: A Case of the Faculty of Education of the University of Calabar. Journal of Library and Information Technology Trends, 1(1), 45 – 56. | |
| Eyo, M. (2015). Strategies for Effective Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Counsellor Education in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Policies, 10(1), 72 -78. | |
| Bassey, R. S., & Eyo, M. (2015). Demographic Variables as Predictors of First Year Undergraduate’s Use of the Library in the University of Calabar: Counselling Implications. Information and Knowledge Management, 5(7), 143 – 150. http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM/article/view/23920/24491 | |
| Eyo, M., Asuquo, P. N., & Petters, J. (2015). Work Environment and Economic Variables as Correlates of Teachers’ Productivity in Calabar, Nigeria. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 3(6), (June), 236 – 239. http://theijhss.com/2015-2/june-15 | |
| Petters, J. S., Asuquo, P. N., & Eyo, M. (2015). Psychosocial Variables in Occupational Aspirations of Secondary School Students in Calabar, Nigeria. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2(7), (July), 89 – 94. http://scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/1191/pdf_183 | |
| Eyo, M. (2014). Extent of Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Counsellor Education in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of Research and Advancement in Educational Methods, 11(2), 40 – 44. | |
| Eyo, M. (2014). Level of Awareness on the Importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Counsellor Education in Universities in South South Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Advancement in Educational Methods, 11(3), 24 – 28. | |
| Eyo, M. (2014). Digital Divide in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Counsellor Education in Nigerian Universities. Africa Education Review, 11(2), 91 - 102. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/18146627.2014.927141#tabModule | |
| Eyo, M. (2012). Political Actors as Role Models in Nigeria: Counselling Implications. In E. D. Ozoji, I. A. Kolo & T. A. Ajobiewe (Eds). Contemporary Issues in Guidance Counselling and Special Needs Education. Ibadan: Glory-Land Publishing Company, 309 – 320. | |
| Eyo, M. (2012). Generational and Ownership Inequity in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian Universities. Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 20(1), 400 – 409. | |
| Eyo, M. (2012). Problems hindering the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Counsellor Education. International Journal of Innovations in Educational Methods, 4(2), 88 - 92. | |
| Omeje, J. C., & Eyo, M. E. (2008). Value System and Standard of Education in Nigerian Third Generation Universities: Implications for Counselling. African Research Review, 2(2), 154 – 174. http://afrrevjo.net/journals/multidiscipline/Vol_2_num_2_art_11_Omeje%20&%20Eyo.pdf | |
| Eyo, M. (2005). Universal Education and African Development: The Nigerian Experience. Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, 2(3), 71 – 81. | |
| Eyo, M. (2002). Virginity:The Pride of Womanhood. Kano: Gidan Dabino publishers. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Annual National Conference of the Association of Nigerian Teachers (ASSONT) held at the Auditorium, College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State from Monday, 6th July to Friday, 10th July, 2015 on the theme, Creativity and Inventions: The Role | Intercultural Dialogue: Incorporating Creative Strategies of Diversity Management in a School Environment in Counsellor Education. | 2015-07-09 | 2015-06-10 | |
| 40th International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at the Sandralia Luxury Hotel Solomon Lar Way, Jabi Abuja and FCT Education Resource Centre (ERC), Wuse Zone 7, Abuja from Monday, 17th August to Friday, 21st Augus | Counselling Undergraduates’ Perception of Social Media as a Tool for National Integration and Stability in Nigeria. | 2015-08-17 | 2015-08-21 | |
| 5th National Conference of the Faculty of Education, University of Calabar held at the International Conference Centre, University of Calabar from Tuesday, 1st September to Friday, 5th September, 2015 on the theme, Knowledge Integration for National | Adoption of ICT to enhance Knowledge Integration in Counselling Practice by Counsellors in Secondary Schools in Calabar Municipality | 2015-09-01 | 2015-09-05 | |
| 41st International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at the University of Lagos from Sunday, 21st August to Friday, 26th August, 2016 on the theme, Counselling, Women’s Health, Education/Empowerment and Development. | Incidence of sexism amongst undergraduates in Nigerian universities: Counselling implications (With Prof Arit Obot) | 2016-08-21 | 2016-08-26 | |
| 6th National Conference of the Faculty of Education, University of Calabar held at the International Conference Centre, University of Calabar from Tuesday, 6th September to Saturday, 10th September, 2016 on the theme, Sustainable Development Goals: T | A threat to SDG five: Sexual harassment of female undergraduates through Social Networking Sites (SNSs) (With Undie, Akomaye Agwu) | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-10 | |
| 42nd International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at Emmaus House, Arthur Eze Avenue, Opposite Unizik Temporary Site, Awka, Anambra state from Monday, 21st August to Friday, 25th August, 2017 on the theme, Professi | Availability and utilization of Code of Ethics in Counselling Practice by Counsellor Educators and Trainee-Counsellors in Calabar, Cross River State (With Dr Stella Esuabana). | 2017-08-21 | 2017-08-26 | |
| 1. 43rd International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at The FCT Education Resource Centre (ERC), Wuse Zone 7, Abuja from Monday, 6th August to Friday, 10th August, 2018 on the theme, Counselling for Social Transfor | Background variables as predictors of utilization of web 2.0 applications in counsellor education: Implications for counselling youths and students (With Dr (Mrs) Margaret Atsu) | 2018-08-06 | 2018-08-10 | |
| 44th International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) held at Ebitimi Banigo Hall, Abuja Campus, University of Port Harcourt from Monday, 19th August to Friday, 23rd August, 2019 on the theme, Counselling and Social Inclusi | Personal variables as predictors of teachers’ competence in identifying pupils with Learning Disabilities in Primary Schools in Calabar Municipality (with Mrs Eme Nkanga) | 2019-08-19 | 2019-08-23 |