Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom has relieved two commissioners of their appointment.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, in Uyo on Thursday.
It stated that the minor reshuffle was to reinvigorate the machinery of government and drive further the Uncommon Transformation Programme of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the commissioners, who were directed to hand over to the permanent secretaries were – Mr. Bassey Akpan (Finance) and Mr. Effiong Abia (Rural Development).
The statement also announced the removal of the chairmen of six state-owned parastatals and agencies.
The chairmen are – Mr. Sunny Udom ( Akwa Ibom Property and Investment Company Limited), Mr. Patrick Ifon ( Akwa Ibom Water Company Limited) and Mr. Dan Akai( Akwa Ibom Newspapers Corporation).
The others are – Mr. Alex Nyong( Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation), Mr. John Asikpo (Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Management Board)and Mr. Tony Esu( Akwa Ibom State Agency for Community and Social Development).
The statement said the governor appreciated the former commissioners and board chairmen for their contributions to the development of the state and wished them success in their future endeavours. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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