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Chris Ekpenyong was born on 29 September, 1954 in Obot Akara, Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician. Discover Chris Ekpenyong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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70 years old |
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Libra |
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29 September, 1954 |
| Birthday |
29 September |
| Birthplace |
Ikot Ukana, Obot-Akara, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Nigeria |
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 70 years old group.
Chris Ekpenyong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Chris Ekpenyong height not available right now. We will update Chris Ekpenyong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Chris Ekpenyong's Wife?
His wife is Grace Ekpenyong (Deceased)
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Grace Ekpenyong (Deceased) |
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Chris Ekpenyong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chris Ekpenyong worth at the age of 70 years old? Chris Ekpenyong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated
Chris Ekpenyong's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Politician |
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Timeline
On 19 August 2019, he lost his wife, Grace Ekpenyong.
In 2019, he was elected as senator representing Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party beating his closest rival the incumbent, Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressive Congress. He received 118,215 votes as against 83,158 for Godswill Akpabio. He was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Electoral Officer Peter Ogban.
On the 9th of November, 2019; the court of Appeal in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, ordered a re-run of the senatorial election in Essien Udim Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.
In 2005, he made history in Nigeria: he was impeached as the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom state but was hurriedly returned to that position in less than seven days. The members of the state house of assembly reversed the impeachment after the intervention of then-President Olusegun Obasanjo, although Ekpenyong was forced to resign afterwards.
Ekpenyong was the deputy governor in Governor Victor Attah's tenure from 1999 until 2005.
In 1993, he attended Kensington University, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States and obtained a degree in Master of Business Administration (Marketing) in 1995. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy from the same institution.
In 1960, he attended St. Patrick's Primary School, Ikot Ukana before leaving for St. Michael's Primary School, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt where he got his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC). In 1970, he attended Government Technical College, Port Harcourt and in 1975, he attended Federal Government Technical College, Yaba. In 1977, he attended Federal Polytechnic, Bida and obtained an Ordinary National Diploma in Electrical /Electronic Engineering. In 1980, Ekpenyong attended The Polytechnic Calabar for a Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and graduated in 1982.
Christopher Stephen Obong Ekpenyong (born September 29, 1954 in Ikot Ukana of Obot Akara local government area, Akwa Ibom) is a Nigerian politician and former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
