Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
1. Samuel Peter (1980)
Nigerian Boxer
Nicknamed "The Nigerian Nightmare", 2-time WBC Heavyweight Champion, the first African to win a heavyweight title.
2. Philip Effiong (1925)
Nigerian Politician
Philip Efiong was the first Vice President and the second President of the now defunct Republic of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War of 1967 to 1970.
3. Rita Akpan (1944)
Federal Minister Of Nigeria; Tea
Rita Akpan is a Nigerian teacher who was Federal Minister of Women affairs in the cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo between July 2003 and June 2005.
4. Eme Ufot Ekaette (1945)
Nigerian Politician
Eme Ufot Ekaette was elected Senator for the Akwa Ibom South constituency of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria taking office on 29 May 2007.
5. John James Akpan Udo-Edehe (1960)
Nigerian Politician
John James Akpan Udo-Edehe was elected Senator for the Akwa Ibom North East constituency of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic running on the...
6. Uche Akubuike (1980)
Footballer
Uche Akubuike is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. He plays club football for Enyimba.
7. Cynthia Uwak (1986)
Association Football Player
Cynthia Uwak is a Nigerian football striker who currently is playing for PK-35 Vantaa in the Women's League in Finland. Uwak previously played for 1. FC Saarbrücken in the Women's...
8. Nse Ikpe Etim (1974)
Nigerian Actor
Nse Ikpe Etim is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the...
