The Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has been declared the winner of the state governorship election.
According to results collated by INEC, Eno polled a total of 356,348 votes to defeat Bassey Albert of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), who came second with 136,262 votes. Akan Udofia of the All Progressives Congress came third with 129,602 votes.
Pastor Umo Eno, is a pastor, businessman, and the founder & CEO of Royalty Group.
Early Life
Umo Eno, a Nigerian pastor, businessman, politician, and the founder and CEO of Royalty Group, was born on May 10th, 1964 in Akwa Ibom State, a state in southern Nigeria.
Although his basic educational history is unknown, it is known that he possesses both his First School Leaving Certificate and his West African Senior School Certificate.
Pastor Umo Eno is pursuing a Ph.D. at the prestigious University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, where he also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
Early Career
Bassy Umo Eno is a politician who is a member of the People’s Democratic Party, also known as the PDP. Although infamous, Eno rose to prominence a few days ago and has been a trending name since the announcement of the incumbent Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, as his choice for the 2023 gubernatorial election.
Specifically, Udom Emmanuel, the current Governor of Akwa Ibom State, endorsed him as his successor. Otherwise, he began his career in 1982, when he was hired as a banker by Union Bank of Nigeria.
Pastor Umo Eno has worked for Bertola Machine Tools, a company he worked for between 1985 and 1990, in addition to Union Bank of Nigeria.
Pastor Umo founded Royalty Group in 1997 after working as the General Manager of Norman Holdings Limited between 1990 and 1997.
Bassy Umo Eno is the General Overseer of All Actions Christian Ministry International and is currently the Honorable Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State.
Given that he has worked in these industries and is still making a name for himself, it is reasonable to assume that he will do well as the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State—let us give him the benefit of the doubt, you might say.
Is Bassy Umo Eno Married?
Yes, the Nigerian clergyman is married to his lovely wife whose name is Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Eno. Together, the love-duo has six grown-up children and a grandson.
Net Worth of Pastor Umo Eno
Pastor Umo does not have an estimated net worth, at the time of this publication.
