Exco List: 9 Former Commissioners Make Comeback, Paul Bassey, Anthony Luke Make List

By Asuquo Edem

After weeks of anxiety and expectations, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno finally sent the much awaited list of nominees for Commissioners and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

Those who made the list include 1. Uko Essien Udom, SAN: Etinan 2. Mr Paul Bassey: Eket 3. Dr Nsikak Linus Nkan: Ibesikpo Asutan 4. Mr Bob Almond: Onna 5. Capt Inibong Ekong: Nsit Ubium 6. Hon Ikoedem Ekong: Ibeno 7. Dr Anthony Luke: Essien Udim 8. Dr Offiong Samuel Offor: Ini 9. Rt Hon Iniobong Robson: Esit Eket 10. Dr Henry Archibong: Itu 11. Rt Hon Nsikak Ekong: Ikot Ekpene 12. Comrade Ini Ememobong Essien: Ibiono 13. Prof Eno Ibanga: Mkpat Enin 14. Hon Frank Archibong: Eket 15. Dr Emmanuel John Ekem: Oruk Anam 16. Mrs Inibehe Silas Etukudo: Ika 17. Prof Ubong Essien: Nsit Ibom 18. Rt. Hon Aniekan Umanah: Abak 19. Dr Frank Ekpenyong: Ukanafun 20. Hon Ubuo Effiong Ubuo: Okobo 21. Dr Ubong Inyang: Ikono 22. Gen Koko Essien Rtd: Uruan 23. Princess Emem Ibanga: Nsit Atai 24. Dr Anietie Udofia: Uyo 25. Barr Kufre Udosen: Ikot Abasi 26. Dr Ekanem Ekerette: Etim Ekpo and 27. Rt Hon. Alice Ekpenyong.

The Speaker referred the letter to the House Committee on Judiciary, Justice and Public Petition to screen the nominees and report back to the House in one week.

The House was adjourned to 18th February 2025.

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