AUTO-BIOGRAPHY OF EDIDIONG SAMUEL AKPAN

Edidiong Samuel Akpan (born 4 April 1990) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, accountant, and business developer. He is the co-founder of BuyinBytes Solutions Limited and its subsidiary Softfood by BuyinBytes Limited, a multi-sector platform and food service brand focused on improving access to African products and services through technology-driven solutions.ref Early Life and Background Edidiong Samuel Akpan was born prematurely at seven months on 4 April 1990 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He hails from Nto Edet, a village in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, known for its traditional bone-setting heritage. Education Akpan began his early childhood education in 1993 at Sifon International Nursery and Primary School. He proceeded to Holy Family College (HOFACO) in 2002 for his secondary education, where he completed his senior secondary studies. He later retook his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2009 at Army Day Secondary School, Ibagwa, Abak. In the 2009/2010 academic session, he gained admission into the University of Uyo, where he studied Accounting. He graduated in 2014 and proceeded for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in November of the same year. Career Akpan began gaining work experience early in his academic journey. During a prolonged university strike in 2010, he worked as a lobby boy at Food Affairs Limited before returning to complete his studies. After completing his NYSC program in 2015, he joined Food Affairs Limited as a graduate trainee in December 2015. Within a few months, he was deployed from the company’s headquarters to manage and oversee accounting operations for a new branch. In January 2017, he resigned and joined Everyday Foods Group as an accountant. After two years, he transitioned into the audit department within the organization. He remained there until 2022, when he left to join Petrok Oil and Gas Services Limited in an accounting role. In 2024, he transitioned into a remote role with Petrok and simultaneously took up a position with Konstelec Engineers Limited EPC Nigeria Limited, a multinational engineering company. Entrepreneurship In 2025, following a strategic brainstorming session with software developer Matthew Idungafa, Akpan co-founded BuyinBytes Solutions Limited. The company is designed as a multi-sector e-commerce and fintech platform incorporating features such as crowdfunding, bidding systems, escrow services, and peer-to-peer transactions. Alongside BuyinBytes, he also co-founded Softfood by BuyinBytes Limited, a food service subsidiary focused on scheduled meal delivery to offices, schools, and events. The founding team includes Matthew Idungafa, Jude Oriko, and Patrick Idungafa. Business operations officially commenced in 2026, with planned milestones including: Work-in (soft operations): 15 April 2026 Official MVP platform launch (BuyinBytes.com): 25 April 2026 Business Interests Akpan’s professional interests span: Accounting and financial management E-commerce and fintech innovation Food and hospitality services Startup development and operations

Reality star, Mercy Eke releases sultry photos with her backside on display ahead of her 28th birthday tommorow

 

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The actor said a father carrying out a paternity test to check if his children are biologically his is "not important".

 

OAP Nedu has countered report of "seizing" his kids from his ex-wife Uzoamaka Ohiri with the help of policemen attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos.

Nigerian police force with illegal checkpoints have been harassing and extorting Nigerians of their hard-earned money - Mr Macaroni

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Two Nigerians impersonating US soldiers jailed for love scam in Kwara

 

Justice Mohamed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced two men, Sunday Akinrodolu and Tobi George, who were posing as military officers in the United States of America, to various jail terms for offences bordering on love scam and Internet fraud.

 

Akinrodolu and George were jailed alongside one Victor Oluwajobi after being arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

I gave him four rounds of s3x before he allowed me to escape - Female prisoner exposes police officer

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27-year-old Theresa Forson who had earlier been convicted in a theft case and was in police custody at Nkanfoa Police Station awaiting sentencing, said 36-year-old Lance Corporal Isaac Apomah released her after she gave in to his demand for sex. 

Manny Pacquiao officially retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid

 

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Pacquiao, a Philippines senator who has been dividing his time between politics and fighting, made the announcement in a 14-minute video posted on his official Facebook page.

Prison clash between gangs 'armed with explosives' leaves 35 dead, with 8 beheaded

 

At least 35 people have been killed and 50 more injured after gang warfare sparked a riot in an Ecuadorian prison.

 

The death toll continues to rise as police check cells. Eight of the inmates killed were beheaded.

The two gangs inside Litoral Penitentiary, Guayaquil, allegedly have links to Mexican drug cartels and were armed with "firearms and explosives".

NDDC has been a cash cow for politicians - Governor Wike

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Governor Wike said this during the commissioning of the Police Barracks SPU at Omagwa in Ikwerre LGA of the state on Tuesday, September 28.

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How is this different from Nigerian politics - Actor Frederick Leonard calls out BBNaija organizers for giving Pere and Angel an opportunity to battle in the top five

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Leonard who wondered how the decision is different from Nigerian politics, also pointed out that people went out of their way to vote for him, and that the organizers made viewers believe their votes will count.

The actor asked what will become of Pere if he loses the white room task even though he had more votes than Angel. Leonard also asked the organizers to do the right thing. 

 

He wrote; 

 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS AND NIGERIAN POLITICS?

WHY ASK PEOPLE TO VOTE IF THEIR VOTES WON'T COUNT?

So If @pereegbiofficial Loses the Puzzle in the White Room Will he Go HOME? Even Though he Won on VOTES?

#bbnaija LISTEN, People went out of their way, to put in the Work and VOTE because u Made Us BELIEVE OUR VOTES WILL COUNT.

Better Do the Right Thing and Let the Winner on VOTES go back into the House as A Finalist, So you do not Discredit A show that has The Backing and Viewership Support of Millions Across the continent of Africa.

This WHITE ROOM TWIST IS CLEARLY BASELESS AND UNNECESSARY..

Ps. Even if @pereegbiofficial Wins the Puzzle in the WHITE ROOM, it will be Unfair for him to go through that Heart Palpitating route with Another Housemate who Already LOST on VOTES!

BIG BROTHER !

Do the Right Thing and Keep Your Show Credible.

DO NOT ROB VOTERS!