Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio has sacked two of his commissioners and relieved six board chairmen from their positions.
According to a statement signed by State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Aniekan Umanah the affected aides are to hand over their portfolios immediately.
The statement reads, “In view of the need to reinvigorate the machinery of Government and drive further the Uncommon Transformation Programme of the State, His Excellency the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief (Dr) Godswill Akpabio, CON, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle.
“Accordingly, the following Commissioners have been relieved of their appointments.
1. Mr. Bassey Albert Akpan, Former Commissioner for Finance
2. Bar. Effiong Abia, Former Commissioner for Rural Development.
His Excellency has directed the affected Commissioners to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in the ministries. The Governor however thanked the former Commissioners for their contributions to the development of the State and wishes them success in their future endeavours.
Similarly, His Excellency the Governor has approved the relief of the following Board Chairmen of their appointments:
1. Obong Sunny Udom
(Former Chairman, Akwa Ibom Property and Investment Company Limited, APICO)
2. Hon. Patrick Ifon
(Former Chairman, Akwa Ibom Water Company Limited)
3. Obong Dan Akai
(Former Chairman, Akwa Ibom Newspapers Corporation, AKNC)
4. Hon. Alex Nyong
(Former Chairman, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC)
5. Hon. John Asikpo
(Former Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Management Board)
6. Abom Tony Esu
(Former Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Agency for Community and Social Development)
His Excellency, the Governor further thanked the affected officers for their services to the State and wishes them success in their new engagements.
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