Bassey Albert Akpan

Former Senator, Akwa Ibom State, North-East

Peoples Democratic Party Akwa Ibom State

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Bio Summary

Bassey Albert Akpan is a Nigerian banker-turned-politician and economist who served as Senator for Akwa Ibom North‑East (2015–2023) under PDP before joining YPP. He was Commissioner for Finance in Akwa Ibom (2007–2014), credited with significantly expanding the state’s internally generated revenue. A University of Uyo graduate and MBA holder, Akpan later ran as the YPP governorship candidate in 2023 and currently chairs the South‑South Development Commission.

Education

Secondary: St. Patrick’s College, Calabar
Bachelor’s Degree: B.Sc. in Economics (Second Class Upper), University of Uyo
Master’s Degree: MBA from University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Professional Background

Private Sector: Began career in banking—United Bank for Africa (International Operations & Retail, 1997), Manager at Continental Trust Bank, First Inland Bank (Uyo Branch Manager), AVP/General Manager at First City Monument Bank overseeing Akwa Ibom & Cross River States
Public Sector: Commissioner for Finance, Akwa Ibom State (2007–2014), significantly boosting internally generated revenue and overseeing direct‑labour projects

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