Akon Etim Eyakenyi ((listenⓘ); born 24 February 1960) is a Nigerian politician who is the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State.
[7][8] Eyakenyi was born in 1960 into the family of Chief Uweh Isangedihi in Urue-Offong/Oruko local government area in Akwa Ibom State.
[9][10] Eyakenyi began her career as a teacher when she was appointed Mistress I & II by the Cross River State Education Board, where she served from 1986 to 1993.
[citation needed] In 2000, she was appointed Commissioner for Industry, Commerce and Tourism in Akwa Ibom State during the regime of Victor Attah.
[citation needed] In 2018, Eyakenyi declared her intentions to run for the senate to represent Akwa Ibom South senatorial district.