Gregory Effiong was born in 1960 in Idoro Uyo, Akwa Ibom state Nigeria. A Registered Mental Health Nurse in Nigeria. He moved to the United Kingdom in February 2008, and continued ...view moreGregory Effiong was born in 1960 in Idoro Uyo, Akwa Ibom state Nigeria. A Registered Mental Health Nurse in Nigeria. He moved to the United Kingdom in February 2008, and continued practicing the profession here. Writing happens to be one hobby he cherishes with a deep passion and Esitima (The Beloved) is his first published book.
Gregory Effiong is married to Veronica; they have two sons Elisha and Emediong. He had had another son, Anietie, in his earlier relationship.view less