Nigeria, May 30 -- Umo Eno was on Monday afternoon, sworn-in as the fifth elected governor of Akwa Ibom State.

Akon Eyakenyi, was also sworn-in as the first elected female deputy governor of the state.

The state Chief Judge, Ekaette Obot, administered the oath of office and oath of allegiance to both leaders at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Decked in a black suit and white clerical collar, Mr Eno, an entrepreneur and cleric, promised to uphold the Nigerian Constitution and lead the state right.

"You prayed and interceded on my behalf," he said to clerics who attended the ceremony.

"I stand here as one of you, and I promise that I will make you proud. We will lead this state in the way of the Lord. And we will conti...