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04/07/2025

‼️BREAKING ‼️

*Gov Eno Increases State Allowance for Corps Members from N5,000 to ₦20,000 Monthly*

🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved an increase in the monthly state allowance for NYSC members serving in the state from N5,000 to ₦20,000 with effect from August 1st, 2025.

🎈The Governor made this announcement during Day Two of the State Delivery Meeting, held today, Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo.

🎈He explained that the increment is to support the Federal Government’s ₦77,000 monthly allowance, helping corps members meet their basic needs.
“Over 10,000 corps members are posted to Akwa Ibom annually. We must continue to encourage and support them,” the Governor said .

🎈This development follows his recent approval for the reconstruction of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Idung in Nsit Atai, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of corps members in the state.

🎈Established in 1973, the National Youth Service Corps is a one-year compulsory service scheme for Nigerian graduates below the age of 30. It was created to foster national integration, unity, and development by deploying young graduates to states outside their region of origin for community service, education, and nation-building efforts.

🎈Akwa Ibom State has remained one of the most welcoming and safest destinations for NYSC members, with corps members actively contributing to sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and rural development.

🎈With this latest move, Governor Eno continues to demonstrate a leadership style anchored on compassion, inclusiveness, and strategic support for the next generation.

@ Ministry of Information , Uyo, 2025.

01/07/2025

Governor Umo Eno has appointed Mrs Ime Udo as the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Hotels and Tourism Board.

Until her appointment, she served as Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism.

She is a former National President of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP).

27/06/2025

EXCERPTS OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council Meeting held today with His Excellency the Executive Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD sitting as Governor in Council, and the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Head of Civil Service, Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, as well as Commissioners and Special Advisers in attendance.

In his opening remarks, the Governor thanked council members for their support throughout the period of the State’s progressive movement.

The Governor in Council further tasked members of the Executive Council to recommit to the ideals of the ARISE Agenda by working extra hard to ensure the delivery of dividend of democracy to the people.

RESOLUTIONS:

1. The Executive Council considered a presentation by the Ministry of Youth Development on the Akwa Ibom State Youth Development Roadmap and approved the hosting of the ARISE Skills Development Week from July 13th - 15th, 2025, to coincide with the United Nations Youth Skills Development Day.

2. EXCO further approved the commencement of youth engagement programmes, including the establishment of Youth Friendly Centres across the entire State, which will serve as a hub for learning, collaboration and innovation, with a pilot in Uyo, the State Capital.

3. To improve Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the State, the Executive Council reviewed the various WASH documents, presented by the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, including the Akwa Ibom State WASH Policy, WASH Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, the roadmap for making Akwa Ibom State Open Defecation Free by 2030, and the Akwa Ibom State Water Regulation Bill 2025; directing the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to ensure transmission of the draft bill to the State House of Assembly for Consideration and passage into law.

4. EXCO also reviewed the State's investment books and directed the Akwa Ibom State Investment Corporation to exit the State government from non-profitable companies and ventures, further approving the inclusion of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and the Commissioner for Finance as statutory members of all boards of Government owned establishments.

5. The Governor-in-Council directed that the Commissioner for Finance takes over the coordination and supervision of the Ministry of Special Duties and Ibom Deep SeaPort to ensure that all projects and programmes continue seamlessly and are delivered within timelines.

6. In order to rekindle sports development and ensure youth sport activities in the State, the Executive Council, following the presentation by the Ministry of Sport, approved the hosting of Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival 2025. The activities will commence from July to September, 2025, with a coordinating committee to be headed by the commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey.

7. The Executive Council acknowledged the celebration of the Civil Service Week, and congratulated the Head of the Civil Service and Public Servants in the State for a very impactful celebration, promising full participation of the State Government in events lined-up to celebrate the week, which will climax with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, June 29th, 2025.

Hon. Aniekan Umanah
Commissioner for Information
26/6/2025

25/06/2025

The Executive Chairman of Obot Akara Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Simon Dominic Akpan, invites you to attend a special political event marking the official defection of all top government functionaries and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressive Congress (APC) in Obot Akara Local Government Area.

The event is scheduled as follows:

Date: Friday, 27th June, 2025
Venue: Local Government Secretariat, Nto Edino
Time: 9am

Your presence would be a great honour and we look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you.

Thank you.

Signed:
COMRADE JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER AKPAN
Secretary to the Local Government

25/06/2025

PORTALS AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION BY AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT

1. https://employment.akwaibomstate.gov.ng
Akwa Ibom Employment Portal

2. https://bursary.akwaibomstate.gov.ng
Akwa Ibom State Bursary portal

3. https://procurement.akwaibomstate.gov.ng
Akwa Ibom State Procurement Portal

4. https://identity.akwaibomstate.gov.ng/
Akwa Ibom State Identity Portal

5. https://smegrants.akwaibomstate.gov.ng
ARISE MSMEs Grant Portal!

Make good use of this opportunities!!!

24/06/2025

AKSG ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RECRUIT 3000 WORKERS
..HOS Lauds Gov. Eno for Prioritizing Workers' Welfare

Augustine Akpan

Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of 3000 workers in the state.

Out of the said 3000 workers to be employed, the mainstream Civil Service, Healthcare and Teaching Sectors are assigned 1000 slots each.

This was disclosed to the press, Monday, by the State's Head of Civil Service (HOCS), Elder Effiong Essien during a Media Parley heralding the 2025 Public Service Week Celebration in the State.

The recruitment according to the Head of Civil Service comes on the heels of the recently concluded verification exercise for public servants in Akwa Ibom State that was ordered by Governor Umo Eno last year.

Essien disclosed that the verification exercise which was opened to the 55,000 (fifty-five thousand public servants) on the payroll, upon completion ended up with less than 53,000 workers reporting for the exercise, thereby leading to the weeding out of 2,208 from the system for failing to turn up for the exercise, “creating avenue for vacancies in the public sector in Akwa Ibom State”.

“I want to also gladly report that arising from that verification exercise, on the heels of this Public Service Week Celebration, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the recruitment of 3000 workers into the public service of Akwa Ibom - One thousand workers to the main service of Akwa Ibom State, One thousand for medical personnel and then one thousand to the teaching service.

“Also, within this period of the 2025 Public Service Week Celebration, His Excellency has approved the release of 2025 promotion to public servants in the State. He has also approved and released N2.5billion for clearing of the backlog of 7.5% contributory pension scheme that was suspended in 2013, Elder Effiong Essien disclosed.

He also seized the opportunity to commend Pastor Umo Eno, whom he described as Workers-friendly Governor, thanking him for always prioritizing the welfare of workers, listing the N80,000 new minimum, prompt payment of salaries, donation of 150units of two-bedroom flats at Grace Estate to Civil Servant in the lower cadre as well as donating brand new SUVs to Permanent Secretaries in the State as clear evidence of his love for workers in the state.

He also particularly praised the Governor's effort in substantially clearing the backlog of pension and gratuity which he met at N90billion, saying so far, his administration has reduced the debt to about N30billion.

Speaking elaborately on the activities earmarked for the 2025 Public Service Week which has as its theme “Leveraging Technology for a Smart and Agile Public Service”, Elder Essien disclosed that the event will officially kick-start this Wednesday with a public lecture scheduled to hold at the Civil Service Auditorium by 11:00am with the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong as the lecturer.

He said a Novelty Football Match between the Mainstream Civil Service and Local Government Service Staff is billed for Friday at 4:00pm while Roadwalk is billed for Saturday at 7:00a.m, with the takeoff point being Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat Field.

The Public Service Week Celebration will climax on Sunday, 29th June 2025 with a Thanksgiving Service at the International Worship Center where the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno is expected as Special Guest.

23/06/2025

The Executive Chairman of Obot Akara Local Government Area Rt. Hon Simon Dominic Akpan presents official vehicles to the Leader of Legislative Council and Secretary respectively.
Congratulations to the Leader of the Legislature, Hon. Anieokpon Nta and Secretary to the Council, Comrade Emaido Joseph Akpan !

20/06/2025

List of Cleared Candidates for University of Uyo Alumni Association Election

13/06/2025

DEMOCRACY DAY MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF OBOT AKARA LGA.

On this special occasion of Democracy Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and solidarity to every citizen of our beloved Local Government Area and indeed all Nigerians.

Today, we reflect on the sacrifices of our heroes past, who stood boldly in defense of freedom, justice, and the right of every Nigerian to have a voice in the governance of our nation. June 12 symbolizes the resilience of our democracy, the strength of our unity, and the unwavering hope that together, we can build a better future.

As the Executive Chairman of Obot Akara, I reaffirm my commitment to deepening democratic values in our administration. Transparency, inclusiveness, and people-oriented leadership remain our guiding principles. We are working tirelessly to deliver impactful governance that empowers our youth, uplifts our communities, and strengthens the economy of our Local Government.

Let us continue to embrace peace, unity, and active civic participation. Democracy is not just about elections ; it is about service, sacrifice, and shared responsibility. Together, let us uphold the ideals of good governance, rule of law, and respect for one another.

On this day, I call on all citizens to recommit to building an Obot Akara that thrives on equity, justice, and opportunity for all.

Happy Democracy Day!

Long live Obot Akara!
Long live Akwa Ibom State!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Warm regards,

Rt. Hon. Simon Dominic
Executive Chairman,
Obot Akara Local Government Area
June 12, 2025

06/06/2025

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