Umo Eno Explained

Umo Eno
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. 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. Web site: Online . Tribune . 2023-03-19 . PDP's Umo Eno wins Akwa Ibom guber election with wide margin . 2023-03-20 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Vanguard . 2023-03-19 . Breaking: INEC declares PDP's Umo Eno winner of Akwa Ibom guber poll . 2023-03-20 . Vanguard.
  3. Web site: 11 things we know about Gov Emmanuel's preferred successor, Eno . 2023-03-20 . www.premiumtimesng.com.
  4. News: 2014-05-10 . Pastor Umo Eno Marks 50th Birthday . 2023-03-20.
  5. Web site: Rapheal . 2023-03-17 . Decision Day 2023: Those who will be governors . 2023-03-20 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  6. Web site: 2023-03-11 . Umo Eno… Barracks Boy who wants to be governor . 2023-03-20 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  7. Web site: Rapheal . 2022-05-23 . Bassey Umo Eno: Barracks boy you did not know . 2023-03-20 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  8. Web site: 2021-01-03 . Udom Emmanuel swears in four commissioners, five perm secs . 2023-03-20 . TheCable . en-US.
  9. Web site: Udom swears in new commissioners, perm secretaries - Businessday NG . 2023-03-20 . businessday.ng.
  10. Web site: Anthony . Lovina . 2021-01-11 . APC stalwart congratulates Gov.Emmanuel's new appointees, warns against politics of prejudice . 2023-03-20 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  11. Web site: Online . Tribune . 2022-03-24 . Akwa Ibom Assembly clears 6 Commissioner-nominees for swearing-in . 2023-03-20 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  12. Web site: THEWILL . Udeme Utip . Gov Udom Sacks Six Commissioners Including His Preferred Successor – THEWILL NEWS MEDIA . 2023-03-20 . en-US.