Anietie Nseowo Udofia
Anietie Nseowo Udofia is a Nigerian academic, public administrator, and politician currently serving as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Akwa Ibom State. He was appointed in February 2025 by Governor Umo Eno, succeeding Charles Udoh.
Early life and family
Udofia was born on November 10, 1986, and hails from Ikot Eyienge Ikono, Akwa Ibom State. He is married to Mrs. Emem Anieti Nseowo, and they have three children.
Academic career
Udofia earned his bachelor’s degree in 2010, then proceeded to the University of Uyo, where he obtained a master’s degree in Public Administration in 2015. He later earned a doctorate degree from the University of Nigeria in 2023.
From 2014 to 2015, he served as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Uyo. His research interests span public sector reforms, sustainable development, and political socialization.
He has contributed to several academic publications, including:
- Sustainable Development Goal 1 and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: The Implementation Challenges
- State Joint Local Government Account and Service Delivery for Development Administration in Nigeria
- Public Sector Reforms and Service Delivery in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects