Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom governor-elect.
Newsone reports that Umo Eno is the governor-elect of Akwa Ibom State, southern Nigeria. He is known as Akwa Ibom Happy Hour Governor, no thanks to his 2023 campaign promise.
Newsone Nigeria reports that Happy hour is a marketing term for a time when a venue such as a restaurant or bar offers reduced prices on alcoholic drinks. Discounted menu items like appetizers are often served during happy hour. This is a way for bars and restaurants to draw in more business before or after peak business hours.
In a video that went viral before the March 18, 2023 governorship election, the Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Candidate Eno could be heard saying he’ll subsidise alcohol between 5 pm and 6 pm on Fridays.
“Every Friday, I will have what I call happy hour for the state. And what do I want to do with happy hour? It’s simple. I want to create business for people that have facility. So, we declare that between 5 and 6, these are the bars that will sell drinks at certain price,” he had said.
On March 19, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno as the winner of the March 18 governorship poll in the state.
Eno polled 354,348 to defeat his closest rivals — Akanimo Udofia of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who scored 129,602 votes and Labour Party (LP)’s Uduakobong who got 4,746 votes.
Eno, a former Commissioner for Lands in Akwa Ibom and the anointed candidate of the incumbent governor, Udom Emmanuel, whose two terms of eight years will end on May 29, 2023, was declared the winner by INEC Returning Officer in the state, Prof Emmanuel Adigio.
As part of his 2023 campaign promises of establishing “Happy Hour in Akwa Ibom State“, Newsone Nigeria reports that the event kicked off over the weekend, Friday, March 25, 2023, to the delight of the residents of Akwa Ibom State.
Umo Bassey Eno is a Nigerian businessman, politician, and pastor. He was born on March 10th, 1964, in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He is the founder and CEO of Royalty Group, a conglomerate with interests in hospitality, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors. Royalty Group has over 500 employees spread across Nigeria.
Umo Eno is also a pastor and the founder of Royalty Christian Centre, a church located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He is known for his philanthropic work, including the establishment of the Royalty Foundation, which provides support to vulnerable and less privileged members of the society.
He recently won the ticket of the People Democratic Party (PDP) as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2023 elections in Akwa Ibom State.
Umo Eno’s success story is an inspiration to many young entrepreneurs and politicians in Nigeria, especially in his home state of Akwa Ibom. He has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, hard work, and service to humanity.
| Full Name: | Umo Eno |
| Date of Birth: | Umo Bassey Eno |
| Place of Birth: | Nsit Ubium |
| State of Origin: | Akwa Ibom State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Pastor & Politician |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Wife/Spouse: | Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Eno |
Umo Eno was born on the 10th of May 1964, he hails from the Nsit Ubium local government area in Akwa Ibom state. Not much information is available about his family and his early life.
He attended the Local authority primary school in Ikeja, Lagos, and the St. Francis secondary school, Ikot Ataku, Eket & victory high school 2, Abule Onigbagbo Ikeja, Lagos.
Umo Eno has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Uyo and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. Programme in the same university.
Pastor Eno’s thriving career began in 1982 when he joined the banking industry, working with Union Bank of Nigeria, and ventured into private business working with Bertola Machine Tools between 1985 to 1990 before joining Norman Holdings Limited from 1990 to 1997 where he left as the Group General Manager (GGM), Commercial Services to establish Royalty Hotels and Recreations Limited in 1997. He serves as the Governor / CEO till date.
He has held many appointments including the Chairmanship of Akwa Ibom Hotels and Tourism Board from 2004-2007. He’s the two (2) Star Paul Haris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Eket District 9140 and has received several awards for his public-spirited life. An alumnus of Pan-African University’s Lagos Business School (LBS) and a recipient of the National Productivity Award is a Fellow of the Nigerian Catering & Hotel Institute (FNCHI).
He is the author of several books including, Wealth Creation – God’s Way, Break Forth, Exercising Your Dominion Mandate, Dream Again and Marks of a Disciple. He is the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hospitality Connect and The Appetizer Magazines and a regular contributor to Christian journals and is in high demand as Speaker in many public forums.
Umo Eno is married to Mrs. Patience Eno, they got married in 1986 and have six (6) children together.
Who is Umo Eno wife?
Umo Eno is married to Mrs. Patience Eno
How old is Umo Eno?
He is 58 years old as at 2023
CAREER
Bassy Umo Eno is a member of the People’s Democratic Party, otherwise known as PDP.
Although infamous, Eno rose to prominence a few days ago and has been a trendy name after the declaration of the incumbent Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel as his choice of 2023 gubernatorial aspirant.
Mainly, the current Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel endorsed him as his successor.
Otherwise, he started his career following his appointment as a banker in Union Bank of Nigeria in 1982.
Besides working with Union Bank of Nigeria, Pastor Umo Eno has worked with Bertola Machine Tools, a company he worked with between 1985 and 1990.
Worked with Norman Holdings Limited as the company’s General Manager between 1990 and 1997, Pastor Umo founded Royalty Group company in 1997.
Currently the Honorable Commissioner for lands and water resources in Akwa Ibom State, Bassy Umo Eno is the General Overseer of All Actions Christian Ministry Int’l.
Having worked in these industries and still making a name for himself, it is okay to presume that he will do well should he become the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
Umo Eno net worth is $5 million but Newsone Nigeria could not verify this as of the time of filing this report.
What is Umo Eno local government area?
He hails from the Nsit Ubium local government area in Akwa Ibom state.