Umo Eno

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]

Umo Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Incumbent
Assumed office 29 May 2023
Deputy	Akon Eyakenyi
Preceded by	Udom Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources
In office 2021–2022
Personal details
Born	(1964-04-24) 24 April 1964 (age 60) Nsit-Ubium, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State)
Political party	Peoples Democratic Party
Alma mater	University 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, 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.^[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 (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]

References

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