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Aniekan Uko is a Nigerian Politician and member of the 7th Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, representing Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.[1][2][3]
Background and early life
[edit]Political Career
[edit]Aniekan Uko served as the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly from June 2015 until December 2015. He was elected Speaker during the inauguration of the 6th Assembly in June 2015.[4][5][6][7]
His tenure was cut short in December 2015 when the Court of Appeal nullified his election, leading to his removal from the position. Onofiok Luke was elected as the new Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly .[8][9][10]
in 2019, he was a member of the committee on welfare and selection.[11] He co-sponsor of a Bill: A Law to Eliminate Violence in Private and Public Life, Prohibit all forms of Violence Against Persons and to Provide Maximum Protection and Effective Remedies for Victims and Punishment of Offenders and for Related Matters, a bill advocating punishment for individuals proven guilty of rape and other violent crimes in Akwa Ibom state.[12]
He also serves as the honorary special adviser to Governor, Umo Eno on Legislative affairs.[13]
Education
[edit]Recognition/Award
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Citizen Science Nigeria". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ Ukpong, Cletus (November 27, 2019). "Flouting of employment laws responsible for increased kidnapping in Akwa Ibom – Lawmaker". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ Affia, Emaido (2023-03-31). "IBESIKPO ASUTAN COUNCIL CELEBRATES RT. HON ANIEKAN UKO, FOR EMERGING BEST LAWMAKER IN NIGERIA". News31. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ Nwafor (2017-10-17). "How A-Ibom Assembly produced 11 speakers in 25yrs, by Okon". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ NseAbasi, Nelson (July 3, 2015). "Legislators celebrate Akwa Ibom musicians". newsghana.com.gh.
- ^ Udonduak, Aniefiok (2015-09-12). "DSS invasion of Akwa Ibom government house: Matters arising". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ eribake, akintayo (2015-06-24). "Fallout of key appointments unsettles Udom's Akwa Ibom". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ TheCable (2015-12-15). "Court sacks Akwa Ibom speaker". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ Akintoye, K. (2015-12-21). "Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Has A New Speaker". Channels Television. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ Anthony, Lovina (2019-06-19). "Akwa Ibom 7th Assembly inaugurates ad-hoc committes". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ Anthony, Lovina (2019-07-19). "Akwa Ibom Assembly stipulates capital punishment for rape, violent crimes". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ Utip, Udeme (2024-08-11). "Akwa Ibom PDP elects new excos, national delegates". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-22.