Akwa Ibom Govt Approves Additional N1.6Bn For Retired Teachers, Civil Servants, Others

In line with his promise to continue to pay down the arrears  of retired workers, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the prompt release of an additional 1.6 Billion Naira.

According to a statement on Tuesday, the amount is designed to continue to pay down the arrears of gratuities of retired primary school teachers, local government workers and civil servants in the State.

According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, Pastor Eno is determined to keep to the promise he made to the State Organized Labour during their one – day national protest march, to regularly set aside funds to continue the payment of gratuities.

The Governor had previously released 3 billion  Naira for the same purpose, bringing the total amount so far released for this purpose to 4.6 billion Naira, a great feat by all accounts .

Meanwhile the Akwa Ibom State Governor, along with his wife, the First Lady, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, and the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, paid a Thank You visit recently to stakeholders of the Uyo Senatorial District.

They expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support received during the recent Governorship Election. This visit took place at the residence of the Political Leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Sen. Effiong Bob, in Ikot Ekwere, Nsit Ubium LGA, where representatives from all the LGAs in Uyo Senatorial District were present.

Governor Umo Eno also offered special recognition to Distinguished Senator Effiong Bob for his unwavering support throughout the campaign and for acting as a guarantor and collateral on his behalf.

The event’s highlight was the appointment of Obongawan Helen Okon Asuquo as the Special Assistant to the Governor, assigned to the office of Her Excellency.