Hon. Essien Ayi

Hon. Essien Ekpenyong Ayi was born on October 14th, 1956. He is an indigene of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross State, Nigeria. He is a politician who currently serves as the member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Constituency.

Hon. Essien Ayi Age

Hon. Essien Ayi is 68 years old.

Hon. Essien Ayi Career

Hon. Essien began his career career as a team manager with Rovers Football Club in Calabar, Cross River State. He also served as the Secretary of the Cross River South Development Authority. He was subsequently appointed the Chairman of Cross River State Football Association and Cross River State Sports Commission. 

From 1995 to 2002, Hon. Essien served as Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area. In 2003, he was elected under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to represent Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives. He served in the House until 2007 and returned in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he was in the following House Committees - Sports Council; FCT Area Councils & Ancillary Matters; Electoral Matters & Political Party Matters; Petroleum Resources (Upstream); Solid Minerals; Labour, Employment and Productivity; and Customs & Excise. He was re-elected for another term in 2015.

In December 2015, Hon. Essien was cut on camera sleeping and snoring during a joint Assembly session in which President Muhammadu Buhari was delivering the Budget to the National Assembly.

Hon. Essien Ayi Personal Life

Hon. Essien is a Christian and is also known as an Apostle in his home Church.

Hon. Essien Ayi Awards

Utuen Ikang Eneyo title given to him by the Eneyo Community in Cross River State

Hon. Essien Ayi Net Worth

His net worth is not available.

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