The Akwa Ibom state commissioner for Investment, Trade and Industry, Prof. Eno Ikpe is dead.
The Etinan born professor died from a protracted illness.
According to sources at the Akwa Ibom state government house, Prof Ikpe traveled abroad for medical care on a couple of occasions before her demise and she was already booked down for replacement because of her health issues.
The cause of her death was not known as at the time of this report.