Governor Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday performed the swearing in ceremony for the newly appointed commissioners and special advisers in the state.
The commissioners are Godwin Ntukude, Monday Ebong Uko, Akan E. Okon and Ufot Toby Nkangude, while Emmanuel Ibiok is Special Adviser.
Etim Sam Kaiso Okpo was sworn in as Commissioner 111 in Akwa Ibom State Civil Service.
Speaking at the occassion in Uyo, Akpabio stated, “What we have done today in bringing you into this cabinet is to overhaul the wheel of the uncommon transformation of our state.
“This occasion therefore is a step in our efforts to reinvigorate and strengthen service delivery to the good people of Akwa Ibom State”.
Akpabio added: “We have within the last six years built our state in line with the dreams of our forebears.
“We have come to a critical point in our journey as a state that demands that we introduce fresh hands into the affairs of governance.
“We have faith that this gesture would accelerate the tempo of the uncommon transformation of our state”.
According to him, “Be reminded that we are a transformational government based on values, not ideology. We strive to provide leadership for all segments of our society.
“We are blind to politics of ethnicity and tribe in our governance of this state. You must, therefore, expand your perspective to embrace the state as a whole and see yourself beyond the narrow confines of your local government areas or tribes.
“You are not representing your local government in this cabinet; you are representing the entire state”.
He congratulated them on their appointment, saying “Welcome to the engine room of uncommon transformation.
“Join hands with us to lift our state to the high place that our forebears dreamt of when they named it after God.
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