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2025 Akwa Ibom State Climate Governance Profile
State Climate Leadership Profile
State: Akwa-Ibom
Ministry: Ministry Of Environment And Mineral Resources (Petroleum And Solid Minerals) , State Secretariat, Akwa Ibom State
Role: Honorable Commissioner
Name: Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong
Bio Summary:
“Profile Of Rt. Hon Nsikak Ekong, Honourable Commissioner For Environment And Mineral Resources Akwa Ibom State
Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong is the current Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Akwa Ibom State.
He is an indigene of Uruk Usoh in Ikot Ekpene LGA and was born on 26th January 1965.
He obtained his First School Leaving Certificate from Bishop King Memorial Primary School,Calabar, and his WASSCE from Government Secondary School,Nto Nsek and later earned a B.Sc.(Hons) in Economics from the University of Uyo.
Rt. Hon. Ekong began his career as a Computer Laboratory Supervisor during his NYSC at Ondo State Polytechnic, where he later served as an Assistant Lecturer (1992-1995).Transitioning into politics he was elected to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.In 2017, he was appointed Commissioner 1 in the Akwa Ibom State Local Government Service Commission.
He served as the Member Representing Ikot Ekpene /Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He was later appointed Special Adviser to the Governor on National Assembly Liaison.
He was appointed Hon.Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources in February 2025 and has repositioned the sector fighting doggedly against illegal mining in the State being the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Committee on Illegal Mining. As an Economist,Politician and Philanthropist, Rt.Hon Nsikak Ekong is known for his strong work ethics and communication skills.”.”
State Climate Leadership Profile 2
State: Akwa-Ibom
Ministry: Ministry of Environment & Mineral Resources, State Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Role: Director / Climate Change Desk Officer
Name: Ini Ubong Umoh
Bio Summary:
“Environmental & Climate Change Executive |Sustainability Strategist | Eco Wellness & Mental Health Advocate | 12+ Years Driving Climate Action, Policy development as well as Public Awareness, Education & Green Transition.
Educational Qualifications:
M.Sc Environmental Management
M.Sc Applied Microbiology
B.Sc Biochemistry
Mrs Ini Umoh is passionate about environmental advocacy and leadership development, working in collaboration with global institutions, NGOs, and development partners to design and implement impactful climate and sustainability initiatives.
A results-driven environmental and sustainability executive with over two decades of experience leading climate awareness, environmental policy, and community engagement programs. I am committed to contributing to global efforts toward climate resilience, just transition, and sustainable development.
A thought leader on advancing the integration of scientific knowledge in environmental management, gender policies and citizen engagement to drive sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient development.
Key Achievement
A— Instituted a Climate Action Awareness Framework now adopted by 10 Local Government Areas.
B— Team member for the development of the Akwa Ibom State Climate Change Roadmap (2016 – 2030).
C— Team lead for initiatives to promote positive environmental behavior) in schools and communities), climate mitigation, adaptation & resilience through enhanced collaboration with NGOs, CBOs, Public sector.
Other Ad hoc duties carried out as Director / Head, Climate Change & Awareness Department:
– Serving as State Desk Officer for the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), aligning state-level programs with federal and global biosafety frameworks.
– Review of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for key infrastructure projects.
– Participant at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt in 2022
Professional Affiliations:
-Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
-Member, Nigerian Institute of Management
-Member, Nigerian Environmental Society (NES)
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2024 Akwa Ibom State Climate Governance Profile
2024 Akwa Ibom Profiles
| State | Climate Governance Structure | Legislative Oversight | Climate Change Advisory Roles | Local Government Focal Persons | CSO/NGO Engagement | Climate Action Plans or Policies | Emission Reduction Targets | Periodic Climate Conferences | Recent Climate Projects | Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) | Climate Consideration in 2024 Budget | Green Bond Provisions | Online Visibility | Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom State | Commissioner for Environment, no climate office/unit | House Committee on Environment | No Office of SSA/SA on Climate Change | Yes, focal persons at LG level | Yes, online registry exists | Both Action Plan and Policy in place | Yes, aligned with global frameworks | Yes, periodic conferences | Climate-resilient seeds, adaptation interventions | Yes, active MER system | Yes, specific projects captured | Yes, implemented | Functional website with climate content |
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