Akwa Ibom gov names five new aides
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- Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno approved five appointments covering youth, women, senior citizens and grassroots mobilisation.
- The appointments, announced by the Secretary to the State Government, take effect on September 1, 2026.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has approved five new appointments to coordinate engagement with youth, women, senior citizens and grassroots communities across the state.
The appointments were contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah. Mercy Eka was named Senior Special Assistant on Senior Citizens Mobilisation, while Blessing Ossom was appointed Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Mobilisation.
Obongama Jimmy and Smart Samuel Usanga were appointed Special Assistants on Youth Mobilisation. Alice Etuk was named Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation. The appointments take effect on September 1, 2026.
The state government congratulated the appointees and wished them success in their new roles.
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