2027 · GubernatorialAPC
Umo Eno & Eyakenyi Akon Etim
- Eyakenyi Akon Etim’s role
- Running mate
- Race
- Akwa Ibom
- Campaign status
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Current office
Eyakenyi Akon Etim
Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State
This term: 29 May 2023–present
THE PERSON- State
- Akwa Ibom
- Country
- Nigeria
Current party · membership recordAll Progressives CongressAPCHow to reach
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- All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat: No. 40 Blantyre Street, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria. This is the party’s office, not this person’s.Suggest one
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Akon Etim Eyakenyi (born 24 February 1960) is the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, in office since 29 May 2023 as the first elected woman in the post, and the All Progressives Congress deputy governorship candidate, running mate to Governor Umo Eno, for the election of 6 February 2027 (INEC final list, 10 October 2026). Eno said on 5 April 2025 that she would remain his deputy, denied a plot to replace her on 12 April 2026,…
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Akon Etim Eyakenyi (born 24 February 1960) is the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, in office since 29 May 2023 as the first elected woman in the post, and the All Progressives Congress deputy governorship candidate, running mate to Governor Umo Eno, for the election of 6 February 2027 (INEC final list, 10 October 2026). Eno said on 5 April 2025 that she would remain his deputy, denied a plot to replace her on 12 April 2026, and announced her as running mate again after winning the APC primary on 21 May 2026. A teacher and education administrator, she trained at the Methodist Teachers' Training College, Oron (Grade II, 1979), the University of Cross River State (NCE, 1986) and the University of Calabar (B.Ed 1990, M.Ed 2000, PhD in curriculum education 2014). She taught for the Cross River State Education Board (1986-1993), served as an education officer in the Akwa Ibom ministry (1993-1999), was a member of the state Secondary Education Board (1999-2000) and was Commissioner for Industry, Commerce and Tourism from 2000 under Governor Victor Attah. She chaired the state Technical Schools Board (2013-2014). President Goodluck Jonathan swore her in as Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development on 5 March 2014; the ministry ended with his administration in May 2015. She chaired the governing council of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic from 2016. She won the PDP Akwa Ibom South senatorial primary on 3 October 2018 (1,175 votes) and the Senate seat on 23 February 2019 (122,412 votes against incumbent Nelson Effiong's 44,053), serving as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Education. On 22 June 2022 the PDP named her running mate to Umo Eno, the first time a woman held the slot; the ticket won the 18 March 2023 election with 354,348 votes and she was sworn in on 29 May 2023, leaving the Senate. She moved with Governor Eno to the APC in June 2025. She is married with children and grandchildren.
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1960
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDEarly lifeProfile record
Born
Eyakenyi Akon Etim was born on 24 Feb 1960.
1974
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDEducation & qualificationsReviewed record
Government Primary School, Uko Uyokim, Oron
First School Leaving Certificate
- Location
- Oron, Akwa Ibom
- Institution
- Primary
Graduation stated in the linked record. This does not by itself authenticate an original certificate.
Education & qualificationsReviewed record
Methodist Teachers' Training College, Oron
Teachers' Grade II Certificate
- Location
- Oron, Akwa Ibom
- Institution
- Professional
Graduation stated in the linked record. This does not by itself authenticate an original certificate.
1983
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDEducation & qualificationsReviewed record
University of Cross River State, Uyo
Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE)
- Location
- Uyo, Akwa Ibom
- Institution
- University
Graduation stated in the linked record. This does not by itself authenticate an original certificate.
1986
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDWorking lifeReviewed record
Mistress I and II (teacher)
Cross River State Education Board
- Industry
- Education
- Employment
- Employee
Began as an auxiliary teacher and rose to Mistress I.
1990
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDEducation & qualificationsReviewed record
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) · Education
- Location
- Calabar, Cross River
- Institution
- University
Graduation stated in the linked record. This does not by itself authenticate an original certificate.
1991
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDWorking lifeReviewed record
Supervisor for Education, Youths, Sports and Culture; President, Better Life Programme
Oron Local Government Council
- Industry
- Local government
- Employment
- Employee
Better Life Programme president January-November 1991 (nigeriansenate.com); the supervisor appointment is dated only "1991".
1993
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDWorking lifeReviewed record
Education Officer; Senior Education Officer
Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education
- Industry
- Education
- Employment
- Employee
Education Officer from 1993, Senior Education Officer 1994-1999; she later retired voluntarily from the civil service.
1999
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDWorking lifeReviewed record
Board Member
Akwa Ibom State Secondary Education Board
- Industry
- Education
Appointed 1999.
2000
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDEducation & qualificationsReviewed record
University of Calabar
Master of Education (M.Ed) · Education
- Location
- Calabar, Cross River
- Institution
- Masters
Graduation stated in the linked record. This does not by itself authenticate an original certificate.
Working lifeReviewed record
Commissioner for Industry, Commerce and Tourism
Akwa Ibom State Government (Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism)
- Industry
- Public service
- Employment
- Employee
Appointed in 2000 by Governor Victor Attah; the state government profile gives 2000-2005.
2009
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDHonours & recognitionReviewed record
Award of Honour for Exemplary Life of Women Living out their Dreams
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria
- Awarded by
- Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
2010
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDHonours & recognitionReviewed record
Excellence Award in Christian Service
Vision College and Seminary
- Awarded by
- Vision College and Seminary
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
2013
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDWorking lifeReviewed record
Chairman
Akwa Ibom State Technical Schools Board
- Industry
- Education
Appointed by Governor Godswill Akpabio; served until her appointment as federal minister in 2014.
2014
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDEducation & qualificationsReviewed record
University of Calabar
PhD Curriculum Education · Curriculum Education
- Location
- Calabar, Cross River
- Institution
- Phd
Graduation stated in the linked record. This does not by itself authenticate an original certificate.
AppointedReviewed record
Minister
Nigeria
- Status
- Ended
- Party on this record
- PDP
Reason recorded for departure: Term end.
2016
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDHonours & recognitionReviewed record
Ibom Pride Award of Excellence (2016)
Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), USA
- Awarded by
- Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), USA
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
Working lifeReviewed record
Chairman, Governing Council
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua
- Industry
- Education
Appointed October 2016; the state profile gives 2016-2018.
2018
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDParty primaryReviewed record
2019 Senate primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Akwa Ibom South · Akwa Ibom
- Primary result
- Won
- What this establishes
- A party-stage result, not election to public office
- Votes
- 1,175
- Recorded winner
- Akon Eyakenyi
PDP senatorial primary for Akwa Ibom South (Eket), Wednesday 3 October 2018: Eyakenyi 1,175; Ekpenyong Ntekim 246; Comfort Bassey 1.
2019
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDHonours & recognitionReviewed record
Ibom Pride Award of Excellence (2019)
Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), USA
- Awarded by
- Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), USA
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
Election participationReviewed record
2019 Senate election
Peoples Democratic Party · Akwa Ibom South · Akwa Ibom
- Result
- Won
- Votes
- 122,412
- Recorded winner
- Akon Eyakenyi
PDP candidate; declared winner on 25 February 2019 by returning officer Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo (University of Uyo): 122,412 votes to incumbent Nelson Effiong (APC) 44,053. The APC called for cancellation of the result in a statement; no petition against her return was found.
ElectedReviewed record
Senator
Akwa Ibom South · Akwa Ibom
- Status
- Ended
- Party on this record
- PDP
Reason recorded for departure: Resigned.
2023
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDElection participationReviewed record
2023 Deputy-governorship election
Peoples Democratic Party · Akwa Ibom
- Result
- Won
- Votes
- 354,348
- Vote share
- 55.02%
- Recorded winner
- Umo Eno / Akon Eyakenyi (PDP ticket)
Running mate to Umo Eno (PDP). Picked after screening at the PDP national secretariat on 22 June 2022 (Vanguard, Daily Trust). The ticket polled 354,348 votes (55.0% of 644,080 valid, percentage computed) against Bassey Albert (YPP) 136,262 and Akanimo Udofia (APC) 129,602; sworn in 29 May 2023.
ElectedReviewed record
Deputy Governor
Akwa Ibom
- Status
- Current term
- Party on this record
- APC
2025
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDParty membershipReviewed record
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Moved with Governor Umo Eno from the PDP to the APC on 6 June 2025 (received alongside him at the Senate President's residence in Uyo); APC deputy governorship candidate on INEC's final list of 10 October 2026. Her own registration day was not reported.
Current affiliation in the reviewed membership record.
2027
IN THE PUBLIC RECORDElection participationReviewed record
2027 Deputy-governorship election
All Progressives Congress · Akwa Ibom
- Result
- Pending
INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Akwa Ibom State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 6; INEC name: EYAKENYI AKON ETIM; age 66; female; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC TEACHERS GRADE II CERTIFICATE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION; governorship candidate: Eno Umo Bassey · Retained as running mate to Governor Umo Eno: announced at an Oron town hall on 5 April 2025, a rumoured…
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INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Akwa Ibom State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 6; INEC name: EYAKENYI AKON ETIM; age 66; female; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC TEACHERS GRADE II CERTIFICATE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION; governorship candidate: Eno Umo Bassey · Retained as running mate to Governor Umo Eno: announced at an Oron town hall on 5 April 2025, a rumoured replacement denied on 12 April 2026, and confirmed after Eno won the APC primary of 21 May 2026.
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KEPT OUTSIDE THE DATED CHRONOLOGYPublications & ideasReviewed record
A Comparative Study of Moral Values Held by Students in Co- Education and Single-Sex Schools in Oron Local Government Area
- Publication type
- Article
Publications & ideasReviewed record
Correlates of Professional Development among Teachers in Akwa Ibom State
- Publication type
- Article
Honours & recognitionReviewed record
Fellow Certified Facilities Manager (FCFM)
Institute of Global Facilities Management, Nigeria
- Awarded by
- Institute of Global Facilities Management, Nigeria
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
Honours & recognitionReviewed record
Fellowship Award for Selfless Services
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua
- Awarded by
- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
Publications & ideasReviewed record
Gender & Social Class Differences in Attitudes towards Teaching among Science Students in Akwa Ibom State
- Publication type
- Article
Honours & recognitionReviewed record
Paul Harris Fellow (Major Donor)
Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
- Awarded by
- Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
Party membershipReviewed record
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
PDP senator (2019-2023) and PDP running mate (2022-2023); left with Governor Umo Eno's group for the APC on 6 June 2025. Joining day and her own registration date not found.
Honours & recognitionReviewed record
Role Model to the Female Child Award
6th Niger Delta Achievers Merit Award (NDAMA)
- Awarded by
- 6th Niger Delta Achievers Merit Award (NDAMA)
An award records recognition; it is not an independent measure of performance.
Committee & oversightReviewed record
Senate Committee on Education
Deputy · Senate
The end of this committee role is not recorded.
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