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Barr.
Godswill Akpabio
Executive Governor of
Akwa Ibom State |
BIRTH
Obong (Barr.) Godswill Obot
Akpabio was born 44 years ago (19th December,
1962), to Obot Akpabio and Madam Lucy Obot Akpabio (Nee Inyang
Etoh) of the Nkuku Udo Akpabio family of Ukana Ikot Ntuen,
Essien Udim Local Government Area.
EDUCATION
He obtained a Distinction in
the First School Leaving Certificate Examination at Methodist
Primary School, Ukana before proceedings to Federal Government
College, Port Harcourt for his West African Certificate
Ordinary and Advance Levels. Obong Akpabio attended the
University of Calabar, Calabar in Cross River State where he
obtained a Degree in Law before proceeding to the Nigerian Law
School, Lagos.
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RELIGION
He is devout Christian imbued with true greatness wrapped in
simplicity and a strong, unshakable faith in the will of God.
VISION
An Akwa Ibom State with an empowered populace and a
private-sector driven economy, acting as a catalyst to Nigeria’s
industrial revolution.
MISSION
To steer the Akwa Ibom ship from where His Excellency, Arc. (Obong)
Victor Attah anchors, to its final destination where our
indigenes burst forth from the shackles of tribalism,
subservience, pettiness, blackmail, character assassination,
inferiority complex, poverty, to a fulfilled, peaceful, virile
and united Akwa Ibom State.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Obong (Barr.) Obot Akpabio started as a teacher in 1982 at Afaha
Secondary School, Essien Udim. He later became an Associate
Partner, Paul Usoro and Company, Broad Street, Lagos. He was
Director, Corporate Affairs/Legal Services, EMIS Telecoms (1995
– 2002).
During the Attah administration, he was appointed Commissioner
for Petroleum and Natural Resources (2002 – 2003). He was
transferred to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy
Affairs as a Commissioner (2003-2006). His dedication to duty
and faithfulness earned him a new job as a Commissioner
in-charge of the Lands and Housing Ministry in 2006.
POLITICAL CAREER
From his youthful days, Obong Akpabio had lived a life worthy of
emulation. This earned him admiration among his contemporaries
hence his appointments even in his schools days.
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He
was General Senior Prefect at the Federal Government College,
Port Harcourt.
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Member,
National Party of Nigeria (NPN) and Personal Assistant to
Senator Nsima Akpabio.
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Honourable Speaker of the Parliament, Student
Union Government, University of Calabar.
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Chairman,
Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah Second Term Rally and Mobilization
Declaration Committee for Ikot Ekpene 2003.
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Chairman,
Attah/Ekpenyong 2003 Campaign Rally and Mobilization
Sub-committees.
ACCOLADES/AWARDS
Obong Akpabio’s dedication to duty and generosity has earned him
many National and International accolades including:
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Youth Ambassador of Nigeria by the National Youth
Council of Nigeria.
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Most outstanding Commissioner in Akwa Ibom State
2005.
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AIT/Ray
Power Award for Excellence in Local Government Administration/
Reforms in Nigeria.
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Man of The Year Award at the Niger Delta
Leadership Award (NDLEA).
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Facilitator
of Movement for National Accommodation and Continuity (MONACO)
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Patron of more than 178 Youth Organizations in
Nigeria.
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Facilitator of Akwa Ibom State Chapter of National
Coalition for the Continuity of Reforms Agenda (NCCA) of
President Obasanjo.
CHIEFTAINCY TITLES
He is a holder of various Chieftaincy Titles such as the
prestigious Iberedem Ibibio, Ukai Ibibio, Ibatai Iman
Ibom, Obong Iberedem Ekid, Obong Ifiok Ibesikpo, Obong Idorenyin
Ini, Ubok Udom Ikot Ekpene, Adaha Itu, Ntata Oro, Iberedem Nsit
Atai, Itai Odoro Ikot, Ubok Udom Ukpum
and others too
numerous to mention.
HOBBIES
His hobbies include reading, traveling, political discussion,
philanthropy and swimming.
MARITAL STATUS
He is happily married with children.
Office of The Governor
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