Akon Eyakenyi
Akon Etim Eyakenyi ((ⓘ); born 24 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician who is the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State. She served as the senator for Akwa Ibom South from 2019 to 2023. Before being elected to the senate, she was the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development from 2014 to 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan.
Akon Eyakenyi | |
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| Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Umo Eno |
| Preceded by | Moses Ekpo |
| Senator for Akwa Ibom South | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Effiong |
| Succeeded by | Ekong Sampson |
| Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office 5 March 2014 – 28 May 2015 | |
| President | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Nduese Essien |
| Succeeded by | Babatunde Fashola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1960 Urue-Offong, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
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