Umo Eno

Umo Bassey Eno (born 24 April 1964) is a Nigerian clergy and politician who is the governor of Akwa Ibom State.[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]

Umo Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Assumed office
29 May 2023
DeputyAkon Eyakenyi
Preceded byUdom Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources
In office
2021–2022
GovernorUdom Emmanuel
Personal details
Born (1964-04-24) 24 April 1964
Nsit-Ubium, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
Alma materUniversity of Uyo
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

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.[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.[7]

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 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]

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