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Akwa Ibom State governance and welfare updates

Overview

In Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has initiated several administrative and welfare actions. Initially, the governor announced immediate civil service employment for three Commonwealth Games medalists in weightlifting and judo, intended to reward their achievements and support sports development.

Following this, the administration addressed various governance and welfare matters. Governor Eno denied allegations from Senator John Akpanudoedehe regarding the reporting of former governor Udom Emmanuel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), labeling the claims as unsubstantiated.

Additionally, the state reported progress on financial liabilities, noting that over N90 billion has been paid toward N111 billion in inherited gratuity debts. Other welfare updates include the implementation of an N80,000 minimum wage, the continuation of the ‘Eno-Mber’ 13th-month salary, and the recruitment of approximately 7,069 personnel across the teaching and health sectors.

Entities

Umo Eno · Akwa Ibom State Government · Edidiong Umofia · Enku Ekuta · Ruth Nyong

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Akwa Ibom Governor denies EFCC allegations and reports welfare updates

    Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has denied reporting his predecessor to the EFCC while his administration reports paying N90bn in gratuities and recruiting over 7,000 workers.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Akwa Ibom Governor offers jobs to three Commonwealth Games medalists

    Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has offered immediate state employment to three Commonwealth Games medalists Edidiong Umofia, Ruth Nyong, and Enku Ekuta to reward their international sporting success.

Sources

premiumtimesng.com · punchng.com · qed.ng · realnewsmagazine.net · sports247.ng