Koko Essien

Brigadier General Koko Essien (retired) is a former Nigerian Army officer and politician, current Commissioner of Internal Security and Waterways in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1][2][3]

Background

Essien is from Uruan local government area, Akwa Ibom State.[4]

Career

In August 2023, Governor Umo Eno established a Ministry of Internal Security and Waterways to oversee security strategy across the state. Essien was appointed as a commissioner to lead this newly created ministry.[5][3][6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Whistler, The (2025-02-21). "Akwa Ibom Assembly Confirms 27 Commissioner-Nominees". The Whistler. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  2. ↑ admin (2024-01-15). "2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Speech by His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno - Akwa Ibom State Government". Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  3. 1 2 admin (2023-12-29). "A'Ibom Govt Launches 14 Gunboats, Partners Nigerian Navy to Boost Waterways Security - Akwa Ibom State Government". Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  4. ↑ Anthony, Lovina (2025-02-12). "Three former Federal lawmakers, 24 others make Gov Eno's Commissioners, Special Advisers' list". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  5. ↑ Oyero, Kayode (2025-06-10). "COAS Restates Army's Commitment To Boost Troops' Morale". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  6. ↑ Michael, Abasi-Ekeme (October 26, 2023). "Ban on motorcycles still in force within Uyo – Akwa Ibom govt". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  7. ↑ Odey, Patrick (2025-02-11). "A'Ibom gov submits 27 commissioner, SA nominees to assembly". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
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