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Anthony Ukpo
Stephen Anthony Ukpo (born 16 July 1947) was Minister of Information and Culture, and then Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria from August 1986 until July 1988 during the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.
Military career.
Ukpo was born in Okpoma, Yala, Cross River State on 16 July 1947.
Joining the army, he was appointed Company Commander (1968), Battalion Commander (1969 and 1971 – 1973), Brigade Major (1970) and Instructor, Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna
As governor he successfully increased agricultural output in the state.
His "School to Land" program made headline news, but was later abandoned as enthusiasm waned.
He was redeployed on 26 August 1986, replaced by Colonel Anthony Ukpo.
Oyakhilome was Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) (1988–1991).
He was dismissed after being accused of having a relationship with Jennifer Madike, a Lagos business woman and socialite who had been arrested for drugs-related offences. Prior to her arrest