Three former House of Representative members: Mr Aniekan Umana, Mr Nsikak Ekong and Henry Archibong were among the 27 commissioners/ Special Advisers’ nominees sent to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly by Governor Umo Eno for confirmation.
The Governor in a message; GHU/AKS/S/104/VOL.XII/145 dated 10th February, 2025 addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon Udeme Otong, urged the lawmakers to confirm the list of the 27 nominees.
Clerk of the Assembly, Mrs. Nsikak Abasi Orok read the message on the floor of the House during Tuesday plenary.
Here is the list of the nominees and their local governments: Uko Essien Udom (Etinan), Aniekan Umanah (Abak), Princess Emem Ibanga (Nsit Atai), Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong (Ikot Ekpene), Comrade Ini Emem Obong, (biono Ibom), Hon. Frank Archibong (Eket), Mr. Paul Bassey -(Eket), Dr. Offiong Samuel Ofor (Ini), Dr.Anietie Udofia (Uyo), Rt. Hon. Iniobong Robson, (Esit Eket) and Dr. Emmanuel John Ekem (Oruk Anam).
Others are: Dr. Nsikan Linus Nkan, (Ibesikpo Asutan), Capt. Iniobong Ekong (Nsit Ubium), Ikoedem Ekong (Ibeno), Hon. Ubuo Effiong Ubuo (Okobo) Mrs. Inibehe Silas Etukudo, (Ika), Dr. Ubong Inyang, (Ikono), Gen Koko Essien (Uruan), Anthony Luke (Essien Udim) Henry Archibong (Itu), Emem Almond Bob (Onna), Dr. Frank Ekpenyong (Ukanafun), Dr. Anietie Udofia -(Uyo) Dr. Ekanem Ekerette, (Etim Ekpo) Barr. Kufre Absi Udosen (Ikot Abasi), Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong (Mbo) and Prof. Eno Ibanga, (Mkpat Enin).
The Governor’s message was received by the lawmakers following a motion moved by the Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Sir Effiong Johnson, seconded by the member representing INI State Constituency, Hon. Lawrence Udoide.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong mandated the House Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights, and Public Petitions Chaired by Hon. Anefiok Attah to screen the nominees and report back to the House within one week.