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Akwa Ibom coat of arms
AK · South South · Capital: Uyo

Akwa Ibom

Umo Eno
APC · in office since 2023 · born Uyo, 1964
Party affiliation source: State House, 22 June 2025 · reviewed 2026-10-11 ↗
Education: University of Lagos (Religious Studies)
Career: Founder Royalty Group of hotels; former Commissioner for Lands.
Budget (recorded)
₦975B
Total Debt
₦247B
Active Projects
188
Transparency
56/100

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⚡ Key challenges on record

  • Awarding of state airline (Ibom Air) routes; transparency questioned by opposition · 2024
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🏗️ Projects in Akwa Ibom

188 tracked projects — completed, ongoing and abandoned.

Progress since taking office

  • ARISE Agenda: 5-pillar plan covering agriculture, rural development, infrastructure, security, education
  • Continued Ibom Deep Seaport early works
  • Free education extended to senior secondary in 2024 budget

Controversies & allegations

Court cases on record

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