Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John has been serving as commissioner for health, akwa ibom state of Akwa Ibom State since February 19, 2025, under the APC Party.
👤 About Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John
Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John is a Nigerian medical doctor, politician and public administrator from Oruk Anam Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Before joining government, he worked as a practising medical doctor in Akwa Ibom State.
He was appointed to the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council and sworn in as Commissioner for Health by Governor Umo Eno in February 2025.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State |
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Party | APC |
| In office since | February 19, 2025 |
| Geopolitical zone | SS |
🏆 Key Achievements
Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State, since February 2025. Medical doctor from Oruk Anam Local Government Area. Practised medicine in Akwa Ibom State prior to his appointment.
🏛 Role & Ministry — Health, Akwa Ibom State
Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John serves as a member of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State, the office oversees policy and administration of the Health, Akwa Ibom State sector in Akwa Ibom State.
State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John was appointed on February 19, 2025.
📊 Akwa Ibom State — Key Facts
| State | Akwa Ibom State |
| Capital | Uyo |
| Zone | SS |
| Population | 4,780,581 |
| Ministry | Health, Akwa Ibom State |
| Appointed | February 19, 2025 |