Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)
All Progressives Congress Akwa Ibom State
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Bio Summary
Ekperikpe Ekpo is Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), appointed in August 2023. An ecologist by training, he transitioned from a distinguished teaching career to leadership roles in local governance and national legislation. As a former Member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the NCDMB, Ekpo brings cross-sector expertise—especially in environmental policy, gas infrastructure, and legislative advocacy—to Nigeria’s gas sector reform agenda.
Education
- B.Sc. in Biology (Ecology), University of Calabar (1989)
- M.Sc. in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology, University of Calabar (2015)
Professional Background
- Served as a teacher during NYSC; Head of Science Department at Ise/Emure Grammar School, Ekiti.
- Taught for 11 years at Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong—rising to HOD Science and Dean of Studies.
- Entered public service in 2002.
- Appointed Caretaker Chairman of Ika LGA in 2003; elected Head of Council in 2004. Oversaw electrification, water, health, and community infrastructure projects
- Elected to the House of Representatives (2007–2011), representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency; served on key committees including Industry, Power, National Security & Intelligence, Customs Service, Niger Delta Affairs; served as Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Industry
- Appointed Chairman, Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in 2024
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