Victor Antia
Victor Antia is a Nigerian politician and administrator. He served as a member of the Executive Council of Akwa Ibom State, where he held cabinet positions as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and later Commissioner for Tourism and Culture. Antia previously served two consecutive terms as Chairman of Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. In August 2023, he was appointed Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission by President Bola Tinubu.
Antia was born in Ituk Mbang, in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He obtained a B.Sc. in Geography and an M.Sc. in Logistics and Transportation Management from the University of Port Harcourt. He later earned a Ph.D. in Logistics and Transportation Management from the same institution.
Career
Early career
Antia began his professional career as Chief Operating Officer at Maintenance Culture Limited. He later founded Men at Work Ltd, serving as Chief Executive Officer.
Political career
From 2008 to 2015, Antia served as Chairman of Mbo Local Government Area, becoming the first person to hold the office for two consecutive terms. He was later appointed Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and subsequently Commissioner for Tourism and Culture in Akwa Ibom State. In August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed him Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission.
Personal life
Antia is married to Edu Victor Antai, and they have children.
Awards and honours
In 2017, Antia was recognised by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State for his role in ministry administration. He was also conferred with the title of Knight of John Wesley by the Methodist Church Nigeria. He received the Ibom Pride Award of Excellence and was named Best Performing Local Government Chairman by the House of Representatives Committee on Local Government. He was honoured with the Oro Ambassadors Award.