Umo Eno

His Excellency
Umo Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Incumbent
Assumed office
29 May 2023
DeputyAkon Eyakenyi
Preceded byUdom Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources
In office
2021–2022
Personal details
Born (1964-04-24) 24 April 1964 (age 62)
Nsit-Ubium, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State)
PartyAll Progressives Congress
EducationUniversity of Uyo
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

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

Early life and education

Eno was born on 24 April 1964, in his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He attended Local Authority Primary School in Lagos State, where he got his first school leaving certificate. 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 worked at 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. In 2021, he was appointed Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State by Governor Udom Emmanuel and later resigned from the position to run for the governorship. He won the election and became governor under the platform of the PDP, but on June 6, 2025, he announced his defection to the All Progressive Congress.

Awards and Honours

References

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  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. Nigeria. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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  14. 1 2 "A BEACON OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP". This Day. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Why I Most Cherish LEADERSHIP Award – Gov Eno". 16 January 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
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  18. ↑ Okwuchi, Confidence (9 August 2025). "Akwa Ibom State Governor Bags Best Governor Award". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 15 July 2026.