Essien Ayi

Essien Ekpenyong Ayi is a Nigerian politician. He served as a member representing Calabar South/Akpabuyo/Bakassi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.[1][2]

Early life

Essien Ayi was born on 14 October 1956 and hails from Cross River State.[1][3]

Political career

In 2003, he was elected as a federal lawmaker in 2003 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and served until 2023. He was succeeded by Joseph Archibong Bassey.[1][4] He was the Chairman, Calabar South Local Government Area from 1995 to 2002. He was formerly the Manager of Rovers Football Club Calabar. Until his appointment as Chairman, Cross River State Football Association and Cross River State Sports Commission, he served as the Secretary, Cross River South Development Authority.[5]

Religion

Essien Ayi is a Christian.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Citizen Science Nigeria". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  2. ^ "Legislator Details - ConsTrack Track and Report on Governement Funded Projects in Nigeria". constrack.ng. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  3. ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  4. ^ Asare, Asare (2023-02-27). "Cross River PDP Reps member, Essien Ayi loses after 24 years". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  5. ^ a b "Hon. Essien Ayi biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2025-01-02.


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