Chris Ekpenyong
Chris Ekpenyong | |
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| Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State | |
| Deputy | Chris Ekpenyong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1954 Obot Akara |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) |
Chris Ekpenyong (born September 29, 1954 in Ikot Ukana of Obot Akara local government area, Akwa Ibom). Chris Ekpenyong is a Nigerian politician and former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State.[1][2][3]
Education
In 1960, he attended St. Patrick's Primary School, Ikot Ukana before leaving to St. Michael’s Primary School, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt where he got his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC). In 1970 he attended Government Technical College, Port Harcourt and in 1975 he attended Federal Government Technical College, Yaba.
In 1977, he attended Federal Polytechnic, Bida and obtained a Ordinary National Diploma in Electrical /Electronic Engineering. In 1980 attended The Polytechnic Calabar for a higher diploma and graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 1982.
In 1993 he attended Kensington University, Glendale, California, United States and obtained a degree in Master of Business Administration (Marketing) in 1995.
Career
Chris Ekpenyong was the Deputy Governor in Governor Victor Attah's tenure until 2005 when he was impeached by a 23 member panel on grounds of Sundry allegations. Though a five man delegation team from the PDP National Office was sent to intervene, the vote was already passed against Chris Ekpenyong.[4]
References
- ^ Yusuf, Omotayo (2016-12-06). "Sorry, we don't want to be part of Biafra – Niger Delta chieftain issues warning to agitators". Naij.com - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ^ "IPOB declares Operation David Dance against army's Python Dance". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom govt. won't allow NSE, SON investigate church building collapse - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ^ "Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor impeached - OnlineNigeria.com". nm.onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved 2017-07-19.