Prior to owning and operating a medium scale gold mining company in Guyana, South America, for nine (9) years, he worked as a production engineer at Teck Cominco, Trail, BC, Canada and Canadian Natural Resources, AB, Canada. His role in the mining industry includes a hands-on approach in areas of strategic, operational and project management. His activities include, among other things, development of joint ventures alliances, control systems, and negotiation approaches. His involvement at the operational levels involves ensuring strategic objectives are effectively executed. Currently, Mr. Akpan serves as the project manager in the rehabilitation of Omai Gold Mines’ camp site in preparation for the commencement of the drilling program. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC), BC, Canada.