Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has approved N4.7 billion for the payment of gratuities to retirees, bonuses, and wardrobe allowances for civil servants.
Mr Ekerete Udoh, the chief press secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo on Thursday, June 27.
As reported by Daily Trust, Udoh maintained that the governor’s release of funds was a bold move to fulfill his campaign promises to the good people of Akwa Ibom state.
As reported by The Guardian, Udoh said that N2.3 billion would be used to pay the gratuities of retired civil servants in the state.
Speaking further, he noted that noted that N1.1 billion has been set aside for wardrobe allowances to public school teachers while N1 billion would be used for the payment of bonuses to public service workers.
The governorâs spokesman further said that Eno had released the sum of N79 million for the award of scholarships to four Akwa Ibom indigenes recently admitted to study Standard Pilot and Standard Air Traffic Control courses at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Governor Umo Eno, sacked the commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Bassey Okon, with immediate effect.
Secretary to State Government Prince Enobong Uwah said Governor Eno sacked the commissioner in accordance with his ARISE AGENDA.
Uwah made this known in a statement on Monday, June 10. He further stated that Governor Umo has ordered Okon to hand over to the Permanent Secretary in the ministry.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
