Nsikan Nkan

Nsikan Linus Nkan is a Nigerian politician and Accountant from Akwa Ibom State. He is current Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning in Akwa Ibom State. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Background

Nkan is from Ibesikpo Asutan local government area in Akwa Ibom State. ^[2]

Education

Nsikan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He then obtained a Master of Business Administration from Ekiti State University, Ekiti State. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He has also attended both the London Business School and Harvard Business School. ^[2]

Career

In 2015, Nkan was appointed the Akwa Ibom State Accountant General, where he served until 2016. He also served as Commissioner for Finance in Akwa Ibom State from 2016 to 2025. In February 2025, he was reappointed as Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning in Akwa Ibom State. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

References

1. Anthony, Lovina (2025-02-19). "Akwa Ibom Assembly clears 20 commissioner, special adviser nominees". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
2. "Dr. Nsikan Nkan - Akwa Ibom State Government". 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
3. Chioma, Unini (2025-02-11). "'Gov Eno Names 27 Commissioner Nominees' - Akwa Ibom Assembly To Screen Cabinet List". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
4. Nigeria, News Agency of (2025-02-19). "Akwa Ibom assembly confirms 20 of 27 Gov Eno's political nominees". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
5. Ukpong, Cletus (2025-02-25). "New Cabinet: Eno assigns portfolios, moves ex-finance commissioner to new ministry". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
6. Nyong, Tony (2025-02-21). "Akwa Ibom: Kinsmen applaud ex-finance commissioner on reappointment |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2025-08-30.