Ekerete Udoh listen (born 2 April 1963 in ONNA, Akwa Ibom State) is a Nigerian politician, journalist and chief press secretary to Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, the Akwa Ibom state governor.[1] He is a former columnist for This Day newspaper and vice chairman of the News of the World newspaper, Lagos.

Ekerete Udoh
Chief Press Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Governor
Assumed office
May 2023
Appointed byUmo Eno
GovernorUmo Eno
Personal details
Born2 April 1963 (1963-04-02) (age 61)
Onna
NationalityNigerian

Education

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Ekerete Udoh attended Queensborough Community College, New York, and graduated with an associate degree in liberal arts before attending Queens College, City University of New York and graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree and finally received a Master of Arts degree from Brooklyn College, City University of New York.

Honors

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  • Harold Stolerman Award for Excellence in English - 2004
  • Joseph Geist Award for Excellence in American History - 2004
  • New York State Senate for Outstanding work on Community Relations - 2012

Nominations

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  • International Scholar Laureate Program in Diplomacy (Golden Key) - 2005
  • Urban Fellow-New York City Government - 2005

References

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  1. ^ "Nigeria/US-based journalist, Ekerete Udoh to launch newspapers". Vanguard News. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2017.