A record of service, not just promises
Youth leader, peacebuilding practitioner, policy analyst and community development advocate from Obio Offot, Uyo LGA.
Comrade Ini-obong Uko
Candidate, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly
Allied People's Movement (APM)
Biography
Comrade Ini-obong Uko is a distinguished youth leader, peacebuilding practitioner, policy analyst, and community development advocate from Obio Offot in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He is widely recognized for his commitment to youth empowerment, sustainable development, environmental advocacy, and transformational, transgenerational leadership.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and has built an impressive record of service as a youth development consultant, conflict analyst, peacebuilding expert, climate justice advocate, human rights defender, and public policy analyst. He has championed initiatives promoting social justice, good governance, youth participation, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and peaceful coexistence.
In 2025, he led his team on a Prison Decongestion Programme at the Uyo Custodial Centre, providing pro bono legal services to inmates without representation. Through this intervention, twelve inmates regained their freedom — improving access to justice and supporting efforts to decongest correctional facilities in Akwa Ibom State.
Driven by a vision of a prosperous, innovative and inclusive society, he is contesting to represent Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly under the Allied People's Movement (APM). He is also the proponent of Youth Project 2027, a bold, non-partisan movement to harness the creativity and energy of young people.
Leadership Experience
- National Vice President (South-South), NAUS
- Deputy Speaker, Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN)
- Director of Youth Mobilisation, Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYCN)
- State Coordinator, YALI Akwa Ibom Hub
- Fellow, Simi Olusola Youths in Politics Fellowship
- Alumnus, Electoral College Nigeria & More Leadership Academy
Our Vision
To build a Uyo State Constituency where every community is genuinely heard, properly represented, and fully included in the process of state and national development.
Our Mission
To effectively and responsibly represent the people of Uyo State Constituency — serving as a strong, consistent voice, attracting sustainable development, and ensuring representation delivers real, measurable progress.
A timeline of leadership
2014
Pioneer National Vice President (South-South), NAUS
Among the young Nigerian students who founded the National Association of University Students.
2018
Deputy Speaker, Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN)
Advancing youth voice in regional policy and governance.
2020
Director of Youth Mobilisation, Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYCN)
Leading youth mobilization and students affairs across the region.
2022
State Coordinator, YALI Akwa Ibom Hub
Leadership development initiative of the U.S. Department of State.
2025
Prison Decongestion Programme — 12 inmates freed
Pro bono legal services securing access to justice at Uyo Custodial Centre.
2027
Proponent, Youth Project 2027
A transformative movement for youth inclusion in governance and development.