Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh | |
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| Commissioner for Education, Akwa Ibom State | |
| Assumed office February 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Umo Bassey Eno |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Politician,Academic,public administrator |
| Profession | Historian,professor |
Ubong Essien Umoh is a Nigerian politician,academic and public administrator who has served as the Commissioner for Education,Akwa Ibom State since his appointment in February 2025. [1] [2] He is a professor of history (specialising in military and peace history) and a faculty member associated with the University of Uyo prior to his appointment to the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council. [3] [4]
Umoh served in the education sector as a lecturer and researcher before his appointment as commissioner. His research interests include military history,peace history and related fields. He has authored and co-authored academic publications spanning conflict studies,peace theory,and the socio-political dimensions of African security.
Ubong was appointed Commissioner for Education by Governor Umo Eno in February 2025. [2] [5] [6]