A’Ibom Gov. Names New Head Of Civil Service, Sacks Two Special Assistants
NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has appointed Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters as the new Head of Civil Service, following the approval of Governor Umo Bassey Eno on Monday. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, on 17 November 2025, in Uyo. […]
Umo Eno Flags Off Construction of Youth Centres, Appoints Destiny Young As SA On New Media
NIGERIA, UYO – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, will on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, flag off the construction of ten Youth-Friendly Centres across selected pilot local government areas of the state. According to the Ministry of Youth Development, the project aims to create “innovation-driven spaces” for young people through purpose-built facilities featuring […]
Eno Releases ₦60bn For Contractors After Signing ₦695bn Extra Budget
NIGERIA, UYO – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has signed into law the ₦695 billion 2025 supplementary budget passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The signing took place on Wednesday during the October edition of the State’s Project Delivery Meeting held at Government House, Uyo. Governor Eno, according to […]
“Clean Waterways, Safe Homes,” A’Ibom State Launches Civic-Focused Drainage Drive Committee
UYO, NIGERIA – The Akwa Ibom State Government has inaugurated an ad hoc committee on drainage and canal desilting. Governor Umo Bassey Eno, approved the committee to support his administration’s ARISE Agenda on environmental safety. Professor Eno James Ibanga, Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, chairs the six-member team. “The governor is determined to prevent […]
“From N250K To N500K” Gov. Eno Raises Ward PAs Salary, Effective November
UYO, NIGERIA – The Akwa Ibom State Government will resume free food distribution in June 2025 to support vulnerable citizens under its Food Security Programme. Governor Umo Bassey Eno, made the announcement during a meeting with 368 Ward Personal Assistants (PAs) at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo. “We will recommence free food distribution in […]
Gov. Eno Begins Statewide Projects’ Flags Off, Vows To Finish Strong
UYO, NIGERIA – Governor Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom State has begun a statewide rollout of development projects to mark his administration’s second anniversary. Speaking at the commissioning of a model health centre in Urue Offong/Oruko, Eno said the projects reflect his commitment to grassroots development. “We are taking governance to the people’s doorsteps,” […]
“This Is a Final Warning,” Akwa Ibom Govt Warns EXCO Over Abandoning Governor
AKWA IBOM STATE, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has issued a final warning to EXCO members for abandoning the governor during official appointments. In a memo dated May 15, 2025, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, expressed displeasure over repeated protocol breaches. ALSO READ: Defections won’t make western democracy work in […]
Akwa Ibom Tweaks Farming Freedom For Workers
AKWA IBOM, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced a major policy adjustment to its “Work Free Farming Days” initiative, restricting the previously bi-monthly programme to only the first Friday of every month starting June 2025. This decision, according to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong […]
Citizens Call For Broader Reforms After Tourism Board Dissolution In Akwa Ibom
UYO: The citizens of Akwa Ibom State have reacted to the dissolution of the Hotels Management and Tourism Board by the state government. Many citizens expressed that Governor Umo Bassey Eno ought to have dissolved his cabinet before considering the dissolution of the Hotels Management and Tourism Board. This follows the Governor’s announcement of the […]