Meet Onofio-Luke

“Barrister Onofiok Akpan Luke is a distinguished Nigerian lawyer and politician from Akwa Ibom State. His political journey is marked by progressive leadership roles and significant contributions to legislative processes and youth development”…

Onofiok-Luke

Political Career

A Decade of Leadership, Legal Excellence
and Advocacy for Good Governance

Akwa Ibom State Gov. Aspirant 2023:

On 16 March 2022 on his birthday, Hon. Luke declared to run for the office of the Governor lof Akwa Ibom State on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. As Governorship Aspirant,he traversed the length and breadth of the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State to campaign and seek support of the party delegates ahead of the primaries. As a dedicated and devoted Party member, he remained in the party to support the Governorship candidate to victory in the 2023 Governorship election.

Member | Federal House of Representatives

Member
Federal House of Representatives

He served as the representative for the Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives from June 11, 2019, to 2023.

 

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Member:

Tenure in the House of Representatives (2019–2023)

During his term in the 9th National Assembly, Luke was recognized as a top performer, reflecting his commitment to effective representation and legislative excellence.

He was actively involved in various legislative activities, including sponsoring bills and motions aimed at improving governance and societal welfare.

Post-Legislative Career

After completing his tenure in 2023, Luke continued his dedication to public service and leadership development. He serves as the Senior Partner at Meliora Law Partners, where he provides strategic legal counsel.

Additionally, he is involved in mentoring future leaders, emphasizing the importance of pursuing the common good over personal power.

Luke's political journey is marked by a steadfast dedication to legislative excellence, community development, and youth empowerment, positioning him as a prominent figure in Nigeria's contemporary political landscape.

Speaker | Akwa Ibom State
House of Assembly

With just an experience as the pioneer speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament and a former Students Union Government President, He was elected to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, as a member representing the Nsit Ubium constituency.

Tenure in the House of Representatives

(2019–2023)​

With just an experience as the pioneer speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament and a former Students Union Government President, He was elected to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, as a member representing the Nsit Ubium constituency. During his tenure, he served as Speaker of the Assembly, collaborating closely with Governor Udom Emmanuel to drive the state's development agenda. As a two term member, he served chairman of various committees including on Appropriation and Finance. Committee on Agriculture and National Resources, Committee on Judiciary justice, Human Rights and Public Petitions, and committee on Education. By the end of his tenure as Speaker, the House had received and passed into law over 53 bills, established the first stipendiary legislative internship programme, Akwa Ibom Legislative Internship programme (AKILIP), engaged in the participatory budgeting and enjoyed a cordial relationship with the civil societies and professional bodies.

Speaker | Nigerian Youth Parliament:

Speaker
Nigerian Youth Parliament:

Luke’s formal political career commenced in 2007 when he was elected as the pioneer Speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, a position he held until 2010. In 2011, he was elected to represent the Nsit Ubium State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. His peers elected him as the 11th Speaker of the Assembly on December 21, 2015. During his tenure, he sponsored over ten private member bills, with seven enacted into law, focusing on areas such as healthcare, environmental protection, and social welfare.

Speaker | Nigerian Youth Parliament:

2008

In 2008, Onofiok Luke was elected the pioneer speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, a National Leadership and Mentoring Platform coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Youth Parliament.l, where he established a network of youth leaders across Akwa Ibom State. Luke LED a team of Nigerian Youth Employment Action Plan (NAYEAP). While also as speaker of the parliament, he represented Nigeria at the world Youth Conference in Mexico, 2010. In 2024,he was one of the African Youths selected across the continent to come up with a draft resolution towards ending violence in the continent by the year 2020 amongst other several local and international youth development.

Community and
Youth Development

Luke is renowned for his commitment to community service and youth empowerment. He has initiated numerous programs aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities and mentoring young leaders. His tenure as the University of Uyo Alumni President was marked by significant achievements, including advocating for the appointment of the institution’s first alumnus as Vice-Chancellor.

Early Life and Education

Early Life and Education

Luke’s upbringing was modest, guided by his Christian parents who were both civil servants. He earned his LL.B from the University of Uyo in 2005 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010 after completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School. During his university years, he served as the President of the Student Union Government, where he notably led a peaceful protest against fee hikes, demonstrating early signs of his advocacy for students’ rights.

Personal Life

Luke is married to Dr. Uduak Onofiok Luke, and together they are involved in various philanthropic activities, reflecting their dedication to societal development.

Barrister Onofiok Luke’s political era is characterized by a steadfast dedication to legislative excellence, community development, and the empowerment of the youth, positioning him as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s contemporary political landscape.

Personal Life