Ubong Essien Umoh

Ubong Essien Umoh is a Nigerian politician, academic and public administrator who has served as the Commissioner for Education, Akwa Ibom State since his appointment in February 2025. He is a professor of history (specialising in military and peace history) and a faculty member associated with the University of Uyo prior to his appointment to the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council.

Career

Academic career

Umoh served in the education sector as a lecturer and researcher before his appointment as commissioner. His research interests include military history, peace history and related fields. He has authored and co-authored academic publications spanning conflict studies, peace theory, and the socio-political dimensions of African security.

Political career

Ubong was appointed Commissioner for Education by Governor Umo Eno in February 2025.

Selected publications

• “Resource Curse” and “Resource Wars” and the Proliferation of Small Arms in Africa.
• Cameroon, Nigeria and the Bakassi Conflict: Building Blocks for a Non-Democratic Peace Theory.
• Private Military Contractors, War Crimes and International Humanitarian Law.
• The Sapir–Whorf Hypothesis and the Conceptualisation of Peace Using Adjectives.

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