| Honorific prefix | His Excellency |
|---|---|
| Office | Governor of Akwa Ibom State |
| Deputy | Akon Eyakenyi |
| Office 2 | Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources |
| Term start 2 | 2021 |
| Term end 2 | 2022 |
| Birth date | 24 April 1964 (age 62) |
| Birth place | Nsit-Ubium, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State) |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Uyo |
| Occupation | Politician · businessman |
| Predecessor | Udom Emmanuel |
| Term start | 29 May 2023 |
Umo Bassey Eno (born 24 April 1964) is a Nigerian clergyman 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
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 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.[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 the position to run for the governorship.[11][12] 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.[13]
References
- ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (2023-03-19). "PDP's Umo Eno wins Akwa Ibom guber election with wide margin". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Emanuel, Harris & Onuegbu, Chioma (2023-03-19). "Breaking: INEC declares PDP's Umo Eno winner of Akwa Ibom guber poll". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Udobia, Edidiong. "11 things we know about Gov Emmanuel's preferred successor, Eno". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pastor Umo Eno Marks 50th Birthday". 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ^ "Decision Day 2023: Those who will be governors". The Sun. 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Umo Eno… Barracks Boy who wants to be governor". The Guardian. 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ^ "Bassey Umo Eno: Barracks boy you did not know". The Sun. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ Olafusi, Ebunoluwa (2021-01-03). "Udom Emmanuel swears in four commissioners, five perm secs". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Udom swears in new commissioners, perm secretaries". BusinessDay. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ^ Anthony, Lovina (2021-01-11). "APC stalwart congratulates Governor Emmanuel's new appointees, warns against politics of prejudice". Daily Post. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ^ Ekponta, Iniobong (2022-03-24). "Akwa Ibom Assembly clears 6 Commissioner-nominees for swearing-in". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Utip, Udeme (2022-03-21). "Gov Udom Sacks Six Commissioners Including His Preferred Successor". The Will. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Gov Eno of Akwa Ibom defects from PDP to APC". Briefly.ng. Retrieved June 6, 2025.,