Gov. Umo Eno submits 27-man exco nominees to AKHA; Paul Bassey, Aniekan Umanah, others, listed

In a significant development, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has forwarded a list of 27 nominees to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) for screening and confirmation as Commissioners and Special Advisers. This move marks a crucial step in constituting the state’s executive council, 32 days after the dissolution of the previous Council.

The list, read on the floor of the Assembly at Plenary on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, comprises individuals from various local government areas in the state. The nominees are:

– Etinan: Uko Essien Udom, SAN
– Eket: Mr. Paul Bassey
– Ibesikpo Asutan: Dr. Nsikak Linus Nkan
– Onna: Mr. Bob Almond
– Nsit Ubium: Capt. IniObong Ekong
– Ibeno: Hon. Ikoedem Ekong
– Essien Udim: Dr. Anthony Luke
– Urie Offong/Oruko: Dr. Offiong Samuel Okwong
– Esit Eket: Rt. Hon. Iniobong Robson
– Itu: Dr. Henry Archibong
– Ikot Ekpene: Rt Hon Nsikak Ekong
– Ibiono: Comrade Ini Ememobong Essien
– Mkpat Enin: Prof. Eno Ibanga
– Eket: Hon. Frank Archibong
– Oruk Anam: Dr. Emmanuel John Ekem
– Ika: Mrs. Inibehe Silas Etukudo
– Nsit Ibom: Prof. Ubong Essien
– Abak: Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah
– Ukanafun: Dr. Frank Ekpenyong
– Okobo: Hon. Ubuo Effiong Ubuo
– Ikono: Dr. Ubong Inyang
– Uruan: Gen. Koko Essien Rtd
– Nsit Atai: Princess Emem Ibanga
– Uyo: Dr. Anietie Udofia
– Ikot Abasi: Barr. Kufre Udosen
– Etim Ekpo: Dr. Ekanem Ekerette
– Mbo: Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong

The submission of this list brings to an end the suspense and speculation surrounding the composition of the state’s executive council. The AKHA is expected to proceed to screen and confirm the nominees, paving the way for the inauguration of the new Council.