The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has approved 20 out of the 27 commissioner and special adviser nominees sent by Governor Umo Eno for screening. The approval followed a thorough assessment of the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and suitability for their respective roles.
The cleared nominees include:
- Elder Aniekan Umanah
- Dr. Henry Archibong
- Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong
- Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong
- Hon. Frank Archibong
- Captain Iniobong Ekong
- Mr. Bob Almond Emem
- Comrade Ini Ememobong Essien
- Dr. Offiong Offor
- Uko Essien Udom
- Dr. Nsikak Linus Nkan
- Princess Emem Ibanga
- Mr. Anthony Luke
- Rt. Hon. Iniobong Robson
- Prof. Eno James
- Dr. Emmanuel John Ekem
- Mrs. Inibehe Silas Etukudo
- Dr. Frank Ekpenyong
- Dr. Ekanem Ekerete
- Dr. Ubong Inyang
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, who presided over the plenary session, urged the cleared nominees to leverage their wealth of experience in interpreting and implementing Governor Eno’s ARISE Agenda. He emphasized the importance of their roles in driving the state’s development and delivering good governance to the people of Akwa Ibom.
The screening process reflects the Assembly’s commitment to ensuring that only qualified and competent individuals are appointed to key positions in the state government.
