Top Akwa Ibom contractor-politician faces questions as activist demands contract details since 2015
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- An activist has requested 11 years of contract records involving Hensek, an Akwa Ibom contractor whose CEO, Uwem Okoko, is also a politician.
- The request has renewed attention on public procurement, infrastructure spending and Okoko’s political activities.
An activist’s request for 11 years of Hensek’s contract records has put fresh focus on the Akwa Ibom contractor and its CEO, Uwem Okoko, who is also a politician.
The Freedom of Information request seeks details of contracts awarded to Hensek since 2015, highlighting the intersection of public procurement, infrastructure spending and Okoko’s political activities.
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