Biography Of Pastor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State Governor-Elect

Here is the profile of Pastor Umo Eno, the Akwa Ibom State governor-elect.

Umo Bassey Eno (born 10 May 1964) is a Nigerian clergy and politician who is the governor-elect of Akwa Ibom State. He is the immediate past Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State, and the founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International.

Early life and education

Umo Eno 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 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. In 2021, he was appointed Commissioner for lands and water resources in Akwa Ibom State by governor Udom Emmanuel and later resigned from his position to run for the governorship race.