IEEPC Governing Council

The Governing Council is made up of outstanding professionals in the industries and professors of high standing from various universities across the globe.

IEEPC Advisory Board / Governing Council plays a vital role in guiding the strategic direction and professional standards of IEEPC and growth necessary for a world class professional institution.

Membership of IEEPC Advisory Board / Governing Council is tenure bound. Council Members is voted in to a 5year term after which new board members are voted into office.

Council Leadership

Visionary leaders committed to advancing our professions

Mr. Udeme Bassey

President and CEO   -

An Environment and development / Project planning and control expert with over 12 years of experience in the industries. He has worked as an Assistant Project Manager, Planner & Scheduler etc. in several EPCIC projects and organizations both in the Construction and the Oil & Gas industries. Udeme is a PhD Candidate - Ph.D. Environment and Development.

M.Sc., PPCL, F-IEEPC.

Envoy Annies Essah

Chairperson Int'l Relations   -

Experienced Labor Relations Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry with United Nations and International Labor Organization. He is a product of Geneva School of Diplomacy and ETH Zürich, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of IEEPC and Member of the Institutes' Advisory Board.

M.Sc., F-IEEPC.

Professor Essien Akpanuko

Chair Tertiary Institution   -

Professor Essien Akpanuko is a Professor of Accounting with over 28 years of specialty in Project Cost Control, Environmental Accounting, Oil & Gas Accounting. Professor Akpanuko is currently a Professor of Accounting at the University of Uyo, Nigeria. Harnessing such great asset and potentials became critical for the growth of IEEPC, hence the need for him to join IEEPC Advisory Board. He is a Fellow of IEEPC and Chairperson - Administrations/Tertiary Institution relations for the institute.

Professor of Accounting, F-IEEPC.

Engr. Jimmy Willson, Ph.D.

Chairperson, Training and Educ   -

Engr Jimmy is a Specialist in Construction Project Mgt, Civil/Structural Engineering, Quality Engineering and Materials Management with over 29 years in Oil & Gas industry. He has worked as a Construction Lead at ExxonMobil. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Earth, Environment and Project Control.

PhD in Construction Management, F-IEEPC

Mr. Jacob Mbang

Rep East Africa Region   -

Mbang is a graduate of the Engineering Institute of Technology, Australia - a highly experienced Electrical, Instrumentation and controls specialist with a demonstrated history of working in Oil & Gas industry globally for over 28years. Organizations he has worked with includes BW Offshore, Walter Smith Group, and Total Energies. He holds the prestigious IEEPC' Operations and Project Management Specialist Credential (OPMS) and is a fellow of the institute.

EIT' Advance Diploma in Engineering, OPMS, F-IEEPC.

Dr. Moses Osogi Ph.D.

Chair Development Committee   -

Moses Ogogi holds a PhD in Environment and Development. He is a project management expert with strength in construction and ecological projects. For more than 22 years in EPCIC project execution, monitoring and control, he helps organization align their business goals for better ROI. Recently he has been helping the Government of Cross Rivers States Nigeria in executing some top priority construction and Ecological Projects. Moses is an alumni of University of Uyo, Nigeria.

PhD Environment and Development, F-IEEPC

Council Functions & Responsibilities

How our governing council guides IEEPC's mission

Strategic Direction

Sets long-term vision, goals, and strategic priorities for the institute.

Policy Formulation

Develops and approves policies governing membership, certification, and operations.

Financial Oversight

Ensures financial accountability and sustainable resource management.

Ethical Standards

Upholds professional ethics and disciplinary procedures.

Stakeholder Relations

Represents IEEPC with government, industry, and international bodies.

Program Approval

Reviews and approves certification programs and professional development initiatives.