Umo Eno, formerly Umo Bassey Eno, has just won the Akwa Ibom governorship election, held on March 18, 2023.
He is called “Governor Happy Hour” on social media because of his campaign pledge for governor.
If elected, he has vowed to bring “happy hour” to the state every Friday. He was declared the winner and is now known as Governor Happy Hour.
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- 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
- Spouse: Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Eno
Early life and education
On April 24, 1964, Umo Bassey Eno was born and raised in Akwa Ibom State where he completed his primary and secondary education.
He is pursuing a PhD at the University of Uyo, where he also holds a master’s degree in public administration.
Pastor Umo Eno attended the National Productivity Awards (FNCHI) and graduated from the Lagos Business School (LBS) of the Pan-African University.
Umo Eno, a successful businessman and progressive Christian leader, founded The Royalty Group in 1997, specializing in manufacturing, oil and gas industry, information and communications technology (ICT) and hospitality.
He is a politician but also a pastor and the general overseer of All Nations Christian Ministry International. This church seeks to unite all Christians, regardless of racial or ethnic background.
Career
Pastor Eno started working for the Federal Bank of Nigeria in 1982. He worked at Bertola Machine Tools from 1985 to 1990.
From 1990 to 1997, the minister worked for Norman Holdings Limited as group general manager (GGM) of commercial services before leaving to establish Royalty Hotels and Recreations Limited.
Umo Eno held several positions between 2004 and 2007, including chairman of the Akwa Ibom Hotels and Tourism Board.
He is also a member of the Paul Haris Fellows program of the Rotary Club of Eket District 9140. In Akwa Ibom State, he is the commissioner for land and water resources.
Book
Umo Emo has written several books. He has also written many other books. He is the publisher/editor-in-chief of Hospitality Connect and The Appetizer and is a popular speaker at a number of public events.
In addition, he regularly publishes articles in Christian magazines.
- The Way of God
- Breakthrough
- Carry out your mission of domination
- Dream again
- The Sign of a Disciple
Personal life
Pastor Umo Eno and Pastor (Mrs.) Patience are married and have six children and one grandson. Both are happily married.
Net worth
Pastor Umo Eno is a prominent Nigerian businessman, politician and pastor with a net worth of US$5 million.
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