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.