Umo Eno

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]

Umo Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Incumbent
Assumed office 29 May 2023
Deputy	Akon Eyakenyi
Preceded by	Udom Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources
In office 2021–2022
Personal details
Born	(1964-04-24) 24 April 1964 (age 61) Nsit-Ubium, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State)
Political party	All Progressives Congress
Alma mater	University of Uyo
Occupation	Politician businessman

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]