Michael Essien Michael Essien Michael Kojo Essien (sometimes written in French: Michaël Essien) (born 3 December 1982) is a Ghanaian professional footballer. He has also been capped for the Ghana national team more than 50 times. Essien started his career playing for Liberty Professionals in Ghana. In 2000, he moved to France to join Bastia, where he would spend three seasons and appear in over 60 matches before joining Ligue 1 title holders Lyon in 2003. At Lyon, Essien won back-to-back league titles in 2003–04 and 2004–05 and also played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. During his five-year
Enefiok Essien Enefiok Essien Enefiok Essien (SAN) (born January 29, 1960 in Ibiono-Ibom, Akwa Ibom) is a Nigerian professor, lawyer and current Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo. Enefiok Effiong Essien was born on January 29, 1960 in Ibiono-Ibom local government of Akwa Ibom. He was born into the family of Effiong Okon and Ayie-Ubok James Essien. In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with honors from the University Calabar, Nigeria. In 1985 he attended Nigerian Law School, Lagos and graduated with Business Level law degree and in 1988 he attended University of Lagos and graduated with a Master