Umo Eno Explained

Office:Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Deputy:Akon Eyakenyi
Office2:Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources
Term Start2:2021
Term End2:2022
Birth Date:24 April 1964
Birth Place:Nsit-Ubium, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State)
Nationality:Nigerian
Party:Peoples Democratic Party
Alma Mater:University of Uyo
Predecessor:Udom Emmanuel
Termstart:29 May 2023

Umo Bassey Eno (born 24 April 1964) is a Nigerian clergy and politician who is the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1] [2] He was the former Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State, and the founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Umo Eno was born on 24 April 1964, in his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[5] He attended Local Authority primary school in Lagos State, where he got his first school leaving certificate.[6] He also attended St. Francis secondary school in Eket, Akwa Ibom State and Victory High School in Ikeja, Lagos State for his secondary education.[6] He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of Uyo and later a Master's degree in the same field.

Career

After his secondary school education, he was employed to work in Union bank for some years before moving to Bertola Machine Tools Nigeria Limited and then to Norman Holdings Limited, where he became the chief executive officer (CEO) before setting up Royalty groups, which belongs to him.[7] In 2021, he was appointed Commissioner for lands and water resources in Akwa Ibom State by Governor Udom Emmanuel[8] [9] [10] and later resigned from his position to run for the governorship race.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Arogbonlo. Israel. 2023-03-19. PDP's Umo Eno wins Akwa Ibom guber election with wide margin. Nigerian Tribune. 2024-09-10.
  2. News: 2023-03-19. Breaking: INEC declares PDP's Umo Eno winner of Akwa Ibom guber poll. Emanuel. Harris. Onuegbu. Chioma. 2024-09-10. Vanguard.
  3. News: 11 things we know about Gov Emmanuel's preferred successor, Eno. Udobia. Edidiong. 2024-09-10. Premium Times.
  4. News: 2014-05-10. Pastor Umo Eno Marks 50th Birthday. 2023-03-20.
  5. News: 2023-03-18. Decision Day 2023: Those who will be governors. 2024-09-17. The Sun.
  6. News: 2023-03-11. Umo Eno… Barracks Boy who wants to be governor. 2023-03-20. The Guardian.
  7. News: 2022-05-23. Bassey Umo Eno: Barracks boy you did not know. 2024-09-17. The Sun.
  8. Web site: Olafusi. Ebunoluwa. 2021-01-03. Udom Emmanuel swears in four commissioners, five perm secs. 2024-09-10. TheCable.
  9. News: Udom swears in new commissioners, perm secretaries. 2023-03-20. Business Day.
  10. News: Anthony. Lovina. 2021-01-11. APC stalwart congratulates Gov.Emmanuel's new appointees, warns against politics of prejudice. 2023-03-20. Daily Post.
  11. News: 2022-03-24. Akwa Ibom Assembly clears 6 Commissioner-nominees for swearing-in. Ekponta. Iniobong. 2024-09-10. Nigerian Tribune.
  12. News: Utip. Udeme. Gov Udom Sacks Six Commissioners Including His Preferred Successor. The Will. 2022-03-21. 2024-09-17.