
Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr.
Senator Cross River South
All Progressives Congress Cross River State
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Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. (born 25 August 1985) is the senator representing Cross River South, elected under the APC in 2023. A financial analyst and former Commissioner for Finance in Cross River State, he is known as the youngest commissioner in Nigeria and has built a respected career in logistics and financial services. He currently chairs the Senate Committee on NDDC and is recognized for youthful energy, economic focus, and active constituency engagement.
Education
- King’s College, Lagos (secondary education)
- University of Reading, UK — BSc in Economics (graduated 2007)
- University of Reading, UK — MSc in International Banking & Financial Services (earned distinction, 2008)
- Short executive courses at Harvard Business School, Howard University, and University of Pretoria
Professional Background
- Financial analyst in Lagos before moving back to Cross River
- Lecturer in Banking & Finance at University of Calabar (2010)
- Founder and Managing Director of Iquasu Ventures Limited, a logistics company serving major industries including Lafarge and Flour Mills
- MD of Chamley Bureau de Change Limited (CBN‑licensed)
- Finance Director, Pearland Energy Limited
- Board Director, Ekondo Microfinance Bank from 2013
- Commissioner for Finance, Cross River State (Nov 2015–Mar 2022); also Commissioner for Transport & Marine Services (Oct 2018–May 2019)
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