Ini Adiakpan

Princess Ini Adiakpan (born 30th October, 1960), is a Nigerian politician who served as a commissioner for women affairs and social welfare in Akwa Ibom State.[1] She was appointed by Governor Udom Emmanuel August, 2020; and was reappointed by Governor Umo Eno in July 2023.[2][3][4]

Birth and personal life

Adiakpan was born on 30th October 1960 into the family of late Jacob Bassey Adiakpan. She is from Ekpene Obo in Esit-Eket local government area, Akwa Ibom State.[5]

Education

Adiakpan began her primary education at Salvation Army Primary School, Etinan. She attended Salvation Army Secondary School, Akai Ubium in 1972 for her secondary education and later completed at Union Secondary school in 1977. She furthered her studies by enrolling at the School of Basic Studies, Ogoja, where she studied English and later studied History at the College of Education, Uyo. In 1993, she did her NYSC at Wudil Technical College, Wudil, Kano State. she bagged a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Ahmadu Bello University. In 1994, she earned her Masters degree in Educational Technology at the University of Port-Harcourt. In 2010, she bagged a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Technology.[5]

Career

Ini has served as an electoral commissioner in the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, AkISIEC, and was appointed as the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Akwa Ibom State, in 2020.[5] She was a member of the Transition Committee appointed by Udom Emmanuel in 2023, to handle the task of ensuring a seamless transition of government.[6][7] She is currently the Delivery Advisor to Governor Umo Eno on Nigeria for women Project.[8][9] She is also the Proprietor of Nema Adiakpan Nursery & Primary School[5][10] and also the Executive Director Life Bridge and Empowerment Foundation.[5]

Reference

  1. ^ Michael, Yemi (2023-09-02). "Social welfare commissioner promises better life for women, PWDs in Akwa Ibom". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  2. ^ Sherifat, Lawal (2020-08-04). "Akwa Ibom NUJ hails appointment of Ememobong as Information Commissioner". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  3. ^ "Akwa Ibom gets seven brand new Commissioners, Special Adviser | AIT LIVE". 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  4. ^ Anthony, Lovina (2023-07-20). "Gov Eno sends commissioners, special adviser nominees to A'Ibom Assembly [Full List]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  5. ^ a b c d e "INI ADIAKPAN – AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT GENDER BASED VIOLENCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE". Retrieved 2025-08-17.
  6. ^ Utip, Udeme (2023-01-31). "I will not respond to Tinubu's abuses – Gov Emmanuel". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  7. ^ Odey, Patrick (2023-02-01). "You've nothing to offer Nigerians, Emmanuel replies Tinubu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  8. ^ Whistler, The. "Mixed Reactions Trail Appointment Of Ex-Commissioners As Advisors In Akwa Ibom – The Whistler Newspaper". thewhistler.ng. Archived from the original on 2025-04-06. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  9. ^ Nwafor (2025-03-04). "Reservations as Gov Eno recalls sacked commissioners as project monitors". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  10. ^ EDU. "Akwa Ibom". FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
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