Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved all statutory and non-statutory boards and commissions in the state.
The announcement was made on Thursday in Uyo by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Enobong Uwah, who explained that the governor acted under the Statutory Boards (Special Provisions) Law, 2023.
The dissolution takes immediate effect.
According to the SSG, Governor Eno commended the affected board members for their contributions to the implementation of the administration’s ARISE Agenda and wished them success in their future endeavours.
“The chairpersons of the dissolved agencies are directed to hand over all government property in their possession to the most senior officer in their establishments,” Uwah added.
The move did not come as a surprise, as the governor had earlier hinted during a media briefing to mark the 37th anniversary of the state’s creation in 2024 that a dissolution of the state executive council and boards was imminent.
At the time, Governor Eno had noted that he was “waiting for the right time” to hold a valedictory session in appreciation of the commissioners and board members for their service to the state’s development.
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