Simon Odey Ering is a Professor of Sociology with specialization in Development Sociology. He began his career in the University of Calabar, Calabar – Nigeria in April 1994 as a Graduate Assistant after his graduation and NYSC in 1992, and 1993 respectively. He holds B.Sc., Hons. (2nd Class Upper Division) 1992, M.Sc., 1998 and Ph.D, 2005 all from the University of Calabar. Prof. Ering has been teaching, conducting researches and engaged in community service till date. He was Head of Department of Sociology, 2010-2012; Coordinator Bachelor Social work (B.Sc. Social Work) programme, University of Calabar (2006 – 2010); a member of Management Team, Unical Distance Learning Programme (UNCP, 1998-2000); Coordinator Diploma in Social Work Programme, 1998-2000. Ering is a member of several committees and these are; Senate Result Vetting Committee; University of Calabar NYSC Vetting Committee; Screening Committee and a member University of Calabar Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization Committee. He has been the zonal coordinator Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA), South-South zone and an Associate Editor, National Association of Social Work Education (NASWE), Journal of Social Research; Editor, Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, and Editorial Board member, Sacha and Diamond Academic Publishers, United Kingdom. Prof. Ering is also a member of several professional associations: International Sociological Association (ISA), Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) and Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE); a fellow of University of Calabar Post Graduate Students Association and a fellow Institute of Corporate Administrators. He is a consultant to World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, NEWMAP, UNH4 (UNICEF, WHO, WORLD BANK and UNDP), Ford Foundation MacArthur Foundation, Girls Power Initiative (GPI) and was a member of Vision 20:2020 in Human Development Thematic Area. He has been teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ering has successfully supervised 13 (thirteen) PhDs and 22 (twenty-two) M.Scs, and has authored and co-authored over 51 (fifty-one) peer reviewed journal articles in both local and foreign journals. He has to his credit two (2) published books and a monograph. He has served as External Examiner in many universities both within and outside Nigeria. He has won many academic scholarships and prizes and specifically as the best student scholarship award in Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, 1989/1990, Cross River Government Scholarship for best student, Government Secondary School, Ikom and best all round student award, Federal School of Arts and Science, Ogoja. Ering has attended several conferences within Nigeria and outside the country and have received many research grants and fellowships. His research interest is in social protection policies, social policy, economic development, gender issues and community development. He is a visiting professor to University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Ering is a Christian of Foursquare Gospel Church denomination and is happily married and the union is blessed with four children.
Eneji, R. I., & Ering, S. O. (2018). Community-Based Natural Resources Management and Rural Development in Nigeria: A Theoretical Review; International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 8(11), 111-116.
Attah, F. M., Ntuen, N. E., Akpan, B. V., & Ering, S. O. (2017). Local Government as Mechanism for Rural Development in Nigeria: in Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 6(1), 143-156.
Ering, S. O., Sovereign, F. N., & Osonwa, O. K. (2016). Emergence of Crude Oil and Economic Development in Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal. Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 5(2), 137-149.
Ering, S . O., Osonwa, O. K., & Nweke, J .O. (2016). Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Nigeria: Reflection on Methodology. Annals of Humanities and Development Studies, 7(1), 41-51.
Ering, S. O., Okorie, C., & Abonor, L. B. (2015). Crime Management in Nigeria, A sociological Analysis, Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 4(2), 80-94.
Ering, S . O., Abonor, L. B., & Abul, F. U. (2015). Corruption in Nigeria:The functionalist Perspective. African Journal of Social Sciences, 5(3), 83-88.
Ering, S.O., Ekok, O. C., & Oketa, C. M. (2014). Islamic Militancy and Global Insecurity: The Challenge of Boko Haram in Nigeria, in Journal of Education and Social Research, 4(4), 504-512.
Emma-Echiegu, N., Okoye, U . O., & Ering, S. O. (2014). Knowledge of Causes of VVF and Discrimination Suffered by Patients in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Social Work in Public Health, 29(5), 417-427.
Akpan, F., Olofu, A. A., & Ering, S. O. (2014). Women and peace building in Nigeria. African Journal of Social Sciences, 4(1), 170-182.
Ering, S., Akpan, F. U., & Emma-Echiegu, N. (2014). Mothers Employment Demands and Child Development: An Empirical Analysis of Working Mothers in Calabar Municipality. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 4(4), 184-191.
Ering, S. O., & Ukah, J. A. (2014). An Appraisal of the use of Computer Applications for Social Research in Nigeria: A Critical Approach in African Journal of Social Sciences, 4(4), 25-39.
Ering, S. O., Omono, C. E., & Uyang, F. A. (2014). Child-witch phenomenon and its social implications in Nigeria. American Journal of Social Issues and Humanities, 4(4), 208-219.
Ering, S. O., Otu, J. E., & Archibong, E. P. (2014). Rural Development Policies in Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal, International Journal of Education and Research, 2(9), 307-320.
Ering, S. O., Ekok, O. C., & Oketa, C. M. (2013). Islamic Militancy and Global Insecurity: An Analysis of Boko-Haram Crisis in Northern Nigeria. In Canadian Social Science, 9(5), 31-36.
Akpan, F. U., & Ering, S . O. (2013). The Media and Conflicts in Nigeria, in International Journal of Asian Social Science, 3(11), 2279-2287.
Ering, S.O., & Nchor, O. C. (2013). The Africa-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement and Regional Integration in West Africa: African Journal of Social Sciences, 3(1), 70-82.
Ering, S. O., Bassey, G . E., & Levi, O .E. (2013).The Niger Delta Crisis in Nigeria: Pre and Post Amnesty Situation. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 4(6), 421-428.
Ering, S.O., & Ekok, O .C. (2013). Socio-demographic characteristics of cocoa farmers and cocoa production in Etung and Ikom Local Government Areas of Cross River State, Nigeria, in Scottish Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific Studies, 10(1), 76-88.
Abia, R. P., Ering, S. O., & Enang, E. E. (2012). Mobile Telecommunication and HIV Nexus in Nigeria: The Case of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, Nigeria (2012) Global Journal of Human Social Science, 12(13), 1-6.
Ering, S. O., Etuk, G. R., Enang, E. E., & Omono, C. E. (2012). Facilitating rural transformation through community driven development approach: An empirical analysis of community and social development project (CSDP) in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Humanities, 4(2), 2-19.
Bassey, A. O., Ojua, T. A., Ering, S. O., Omono, C. E, & Bassey, U. A. (2012). Socio-Economic Impact of Financial Institutions Crisis: An Analysis of Nigerian Stock Exchange Market. E-International Scientific Research Journal, 4(2), 80-88.
Akpan, F., Eteng, F., Ering, S. O., & Abia, R. P. (2012). Empirical Analysis of the Niger Delta Crisis in Nigeria and the Way Forward European Journal of Social Sciences, 33(3), 364-373.
Bassey, A. O., Ojua, T. A., & Ering, S. O. (2012).The Impact of Protestant Religion on Industrial Development in Nigeria: A study of Protestants in Calabar. African Journal of Social Sciences, 2(3), 156-165.
Etuk, G .R., Ering, S .O., & Ajake, U. E. (2012). Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education (U.B.E) Policy: A Sociologial Analysis. American International Journal Contemporary Research, 2(7), 179-183.
Ering, S. O. (2011). Trans-border Crime and its Socio-economic impact on developing economies. Journal of Sociology and Social Anthropology. 2(2), 73-80.
Ering, S. O. (2011). Food Security, Land Rights and Land Reforms in Nigeria: Implication for Socio-economic Development. Sacha Journal of Human Rights (SJHR), 1(1), 37-49.
Ering, S. O., & Duru, E. J. C. (2010). Promoting Healthier Living among Adolescent Girls in Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(3), 264-273.
Ering, S. O., Nwagbara, E. N., & Duru, E. J. C. (2010). Socio-Economic Lives of Rural Farmers: An Empirical Study of Cocoa Production in Etung and Ikom Communities of Cross River State, Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(4), 197-210.
Ering, S. O., Ottong, J. G., & Akpan, F. U. (2010). The Population Situation in Cross River State of Nigeria and Its Implication for Socio-Economic Development: Observations from the 1991 and 2006 Censuses. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), 1(1), 36-42.
Akpan, F., & Ering, S. O. (2010). The Politics of Amnesty and Oil-Related Conflict in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. European Journal of Social Sciences, 17(2), 146-153.
Etuk, G. R., Nwagbara, E. N., Ering, S. O, & Ushie, M. (2009).The Phenomenon of globalization and Christian Values. Professor Bassey Andah Journal of Cultural Studies, 2(1), 67-85.
Ering, S. O., & Nwagbara, E. N. (2009). Disproportional Access to Resources and Marginalization of Women: A Case of Feminization of Poverty in Nigeria. Professor Bassey Andah Journal of Cultural Studies, 2(1), 86-96.
Ingwe, R., Inyang, B., Ering, S. O., & Adalikwu, R. (2009). Sustainable Energy Implementation in Urban Nigeria. Management Research and Practice. 1(1), 39-57.
Ushie, E. M., Ering, S. O., & Ingwu, E. U. (2008). Rationalization in the Nigerian Public Service: Implications for Cross River State Workers morale and Productivity. International Journal of Development and Management Review (INJODEMAR), 3 (1), 56-65.
Duru, E. J. C., Ering, S. O., & Ojong, T. E. (2008). Oil Militancy and Kidnapping: Challenges of Multinationals Corporations in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region, Identity, Culture and Politics an afro-asian dialogue. Codesria, 9(1), 131-152.
Nwagbara, E. N., Ering, S. O., & Osuchukwu, N. C. (2008). Motivating Corporate employees through financial information: An empirical analysis. International Journal of Educational Research, 4 (1), 101-112.
Nwagbara, E. N., Ering, S. O., Abia, R. P., & Osuchukwu, N. C. (2008). Strategies for involving women in framing environmental policies: A critical appraisal of the Nigerian situation. Calabar Journal of Politics and Administration, 4 (1), 118-132.
Nwagbara, E. N., & Ering, S. O. (2007). A Sociological Analysis of Political Gender-balancing in Nigeria. Journal of Research in National Development Studies, 1(2), 51-62.
Ering, S. O., Nwagbara, E. N. & Osuchukwu, N. C. (2007). Sexuality Education as an Essential Strategy in Breaking The cycle of HIV/AIDSâ€, Tropical Focus, The International Journal series on Issues, 8 (3), 183-192.
Nwagbara, E. N., Ering, S. O., Abia, R. P., & Osuchukwu, N. C. (2007). Corruption in Leadership: An Obstacle to Sustainable Development in Nigeria, International Journal of Development and Management Review (INJODEMAR), 2(1), 47-61.
Abia, R. P., Charles, J. O., Ering, S. O., & Mboto, W. A. (2007). Men as Factor in Material Health. A Case Study of Ikot Ene Community, Akpabuyo LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria: South-South Journal of Culture and Development, 9(1), 102-113.
Abia, R., Mboto, W. A., & Ering, S. O. (2006). Creating Awareness of Leadership Among Youths: Strategies and Implications: A Case Study of University of Calabar, International Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development, 1(2), 121-134.
Nwagbara, E. N., Ering, S. O., & Essia, U. (2006). Poverty Reduction Programme: A Case for inclusion of Gender-Based Analysis, Journal of Contemporary Issues on Poverty, 1(1), 77-90.
Ering, S. O. (2006). Trafficking in Persons: Its Dynamics and Implications for the Socio-economic Development of rural Nigeria. Calabar Journal of Politics and Administration, 3(1), 120-140.
Ering, S. O., Nwagbara, E. N., & Ushie, E. M. (2006). Sustainable Rural Development in Nigeria: Issues of Methodology and Policyâ€. Journal of Development and Policy, 1(2), 80-109.
Ering, S. O., Nwagbara, E. N., & Ushie, E. M. (2006). Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria: Conceptual and Methodological Issues, Journal of Contemporary Issues on Poverty. 1(2), 43-65.
Ering, S. O. (2005). The Trickle-Down Theory: An appraisal of its adequacy and policy effectiveness for economic development in developing countries, Nigerian Journal of Social and Development Issues, 5 (1), 51-62.
Ering, S. O. (2005). The Implications of Land Use Decree and Traditional Land Tenure System on the Socio-economic Development of Rural Nigeria, American Journal of International Politics and Development Studies (AJIPDS), 1(1), 245-259.
Ering, S. O., & Itam, V. A. (2005). The Influence of Modernization on the Traditional African Family as an Economic Unit: A Study of Rice Production among Yakurr People of Cross River State, Nigeria, in Journal of Africa in a New World Order, 2(1), 36-41.
Ering, S. O. (2000). Nigerian Rural Development Policies and Social Engineering: Issues of theory and practice, Nigerian Journal of Agri-Business and Rural Development 1(1), 108-121.
S/N
Grant
Currency/Amount
Grantor
Date
Centre for Social Science Research and Development (CSSR
NRN 1600000
Ford Foundation/Girls Power Initiative (GPI)
2004-02-16
Research on “Impact Assessment of Sexuality Education Programme in
Cross River State, 2005
NRN 1100000
MacArthur Foundation/Girls Power Initiative (GPI)
2005-05-14
Research on “Child Witch Phenomenon in Cross River State
(Akpabuyo, Biase and Odukpani), 2009
NRN 1500000
UNICEF
2009-08-01
Mid-term Review of Community and Social Development
Project (CSDP) in Cross River State, 2011
NRN 9000000
World Bank/CSDP
2011-11-13
UNH4 (UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO
NRN 2200000
UNH4 (UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO
2012-06-25
Research on “Socio-Economic Needs in the Education, Health
sectors and Women Empowerment and Access to Water in Cross River Stateâ€, An Enterprise for Development International Project, 2012
NRN 1500000
Enterprise for Development International (EFDI)
2012-08-25
World Bank Research Grant for “Impact Evaluation of
Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) in Cross River Stateâ€, 2013
NRN 13000000
World Bank
2013-08-05
NEWMAP: Cross River State Research Grant on “Resettlement
Action Plan (RAP) for Igaba Gully Erosion Site in Obudu, 2017
NRN 7200000
World Bank/NEWMAP
2017-09-20
S/N
Conference
Description
Started
Finished
Workshop on Sexuality Education
New York, USA: Workshop on Sexuality Education, “Sexuality Education and the Girl Childâ€, Nov. 14th – 16th.
1996-11-14
1996-11-16
Children in the family and the society
Workshop on Children in the family and the society; Calabar (31st
1997-10-31
1997-11-01
Series of Lecturers preparatory to examinations
Series of Lecturers preparatory to examinations of West African and national College of Psychiatrists, Calabar (Thursday 22nd January, 1998); paper: “Attitudes and Beliefs: Their formation, Development and Changeâ€.
1998-01-22
1998-01-22
Conscientising Nigerian Male Adolescent
Workshop on Conscientising Nigerian Male Adolescent, Calabar, (14th
1998-08-14
1998-08-15
conscientisation and changing society
Workshop on conscientisation and changing society, Theme: The Universe of Democracy; “Democracy in the Country and Democracy in the Home†Calabar, (20th
1998-11-20
1998-11-21
media Alliance by LAWAN and American Centre for International Labour Solidarity
Workshop on labour – media Alliance by LAWAN and American Centre for International Labour Solidarity, Calabar, (29 July, 1999). Paper: “Networking/Alliance Building of Labour and other civil society in Nigeria: Issues and Perspectivesâ€.
1999-07-29
1999-07-29
Violence Against Women
Workshop on Conscientising Nigerian Male Adolescent; Theme: Violence Against Womenâ€, Calabar (20th, 21st Sept. 1999); Paper: “Cultural practices that violate women’s rights.
1999-09-20
1999-09-21
Conscientisation and Society
Workshop on Conscientisation and Society in Calabar (18
2002-02-18
2002-02-19
Training Workshop for LGAs Planning/Community Development officers
Basic Principles and Factors in Monitoring and Evaluation and Report Writing being a paper presented at a 2 day Training Workshop for LGAs Planning/Community Development officers on participatory monitoring and Evaluation organized by the Cross River State Government in Collaboration with UNICEF, Enugu, at the Pyramid Hotel, Plot 160 Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar, from 10th – 11th October.
2002-10-10
2002-10-11
Educating for Social Change
Benin City: International Conference on Social Work Education, “Educating for Social Change – Envisioning Social Work Education in Nigeria for the 21st Centuryâ€. April 16, Benin City – Nigeria.
2008-04-16
2008-04-16
Issues and Challenges for Intellectuals
Lome, Togo: Fourth International Conference on Research and Development “Rethinking Sustainable Development in an Age of Scarcity and Uncertainty: Issues and Challenges for Intellectuals, May 31 – June 3.
2011-05-31
2011-06-03
Monitoring and Evaluation, Conceptual Issues and Principles
Calabar, UNICEF “Workshop on Zonal Training for the strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation System, “Monitoring and Evaluation, Conceptual Issues and Principlesâ€. 27 to 30th Sept., 2011.
2011-09-27
2011-09-30
World Bank Report Validation Workshop
Abuja, World Bank Report Validation Workshop on Community, and Social Development Projects (CSDP), 25 Oct., 2011
2011-10-25
2011-10-25
Nigeria World Bank State Debriefing Workshop
Calabar, Nigeria World Bank State Debriefing Workshop and Finalisation of State Reports Nov. 14, 2011.
2011-11-14
2011-11-14
Conference of HODS and Professors of Sociology and Anthropology
Ado-Ekiti, Conference of HODS and Professors of Sociology and Anthropology (HAPSA) in all Nigerian Universities, 23rd – 26th Nov., 2011.
2011-11-23
2011-11-26
Law and Justice in the Best interest of the child
Calabar, Workshop on the Established Family Courts in Cross River State: “Law and Justice in the Best interest of the childâ€, organized by Cross River State judiciary in collaboration with Justice Research Institute Ltd, GTE Lagos Nigeria, Dec. 19th – 20, 2011.
2011-12-19
2011-12-20
Societal Values, Corruption and Security
Awka: Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) Annual Conference. “Societal Values, Corruption and Security: Nov. 5th – 9th, 2012
2012-11-05
2012-11-09
Social Protection Practitioners and Academia Forum.
Abuja; Social Protection Practitioners and Academia Forum. Jan 17th – 18th 2018, Held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, 903 Tafawa Balewa way, Garki.
2018-01-17
2018-01-18
Two-day Engagement/Planning meeting for implementing partners
Calabar: Two-day Engagement/Planning meeting for implementing partners from the key MDAs and selected LGAs in Cross River State. Feb. 20-21, 2018.
2018-02-20
2018-02-21
Gaps in Social Protection, Policies and Programmes
Calabar: “Gaps in Social Protection, Policies and Programmes in Cross River State, Nigeriaâ€, being a paper presented at Networking Workshop on Child-friendly social development programme. Tuesday 24 – Thursday, 26, April, 2018.
