Henry Okon Archibong
Henry Okon Archibong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2015–2019 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) (PDP) |
| Occupation | Legislature |
| Profession | Politician |
Henry Okon Archibong ⓘ (born August 21 1966 ) is a Medical doctor, public health Specialist, and a Nigerian politician serving as the commissioner for Housing in Akwa Ibom state.[1]He was appointed in February 2025 by Governor Umo Eno.[2]
Early life and family
Archibong is born in Mbak Obio Itam in Itu Local Government Area.[3] He is married and has four children.[1]
Academic career
He began his academic journey at State School II, Ikot Ekpene Street, Mile I Diobuin in Port Harcourt, After which he attended Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing, Akamkpa in Cross River State. He further his academic by attended the Federal School of Arts and Sciences, Umungasi, Aba, Abia State. In 1994 he earned his medical degree (MBBCh) from the University of Calabar. From 1994 to 1995 he enrolled for his Medical Internship at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, After which he went for his National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC) program in 1995 to 1996.[1][4]
Archibong later obtained a series of postgraduate qualifications:
- Master's of Public Health (MPH) – University of Liverpool
- MSc in Environmental Health Management – University of Uyo
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Nexford University, Washington D.C
- Executive Certificate – Harvard University[1][4]
Medical and professional career
From 1996 to 2002, Archibong worked as a Principal Medical Officer at Gbeye Clinic and Maternity in Omoku, Rivers State. He later served as Chief Medical Director of Cyrhaven Health Services and Investments Ltd from 2002 to 2015.[1]
Political career
He was a board Member of the Akwa Ibom Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (AK-RUWATSAN) from 2013 to 2015. He also served as a Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. He his current the Commissioner for Housing in Akwa ibom state.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Dr. Henry Archibong - Akwa Ibom State Government". 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ Odey, Patrick (2025-02-11). "A'Ibom gov submits 27 commissioner, SA nominees to assembly". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ Chioma, Unini (2025-02-11). "'Gov Eno Names 27 Commissioner Nominees' - Akwa Ibom Assembly To Screen Cabinet List". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 2025-11-24.
- ^ a b "ARCHIBONG, Hon Henry Okon". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. 2017-10-03. Retrieved 2025-11-24.