Christopher Stephen Ekpenyong
Former Deputy Governor, Akwa Ibom State
Peoples Democratic Party Akwa Ibom State
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Christopher Stephen Ekpenyong is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 1999 to 2005 under Governor Obong Victor Attah. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he resigned amid political disagreements with the governor during his second term. Ekpenyong later returned to frontline politics, defeating former Governor Godswill Akpabio to represent Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate (2019–2023). Known for his resilience in politics, he played an influential role in Akwa Ibom’s political landscape over two decades.
Education
- Secondary education in Akwa Ibom State (names of schools not fully documented)
- Higher education in engineering and business-related courses (details not consistently recorded in open sources)
Professional Background
- Businessman and entrepreneur prior to entering politics
- Built a reputation in the private sector before contesting for political office
- Entered politics during the return of Nigeria to democratic governance in 1999
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