By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the construction of sanitation and hygiene facilities in public s
By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the construction of sanitation and hygiene facilities in public spaces and institutions in Obot Akara, Ikono, Esit Eket, and Nsit Ubium local government areas as a pilot scheme in the state.
Information Commissioner in the State, Mr Aniekan Umanah who disclosed this after the end of month of July State Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Uyo, said the decision was in furtherance of state government’s commitment to making Akwa Ibom Open Defecation Free (ODF).
According to Mr. Umanah the Exco gave approval following a memo presented by the Commissioner for Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Dr Ubuo Effiong Ubuo
Another approval, the information Commissioner added include, additional works at Ewet Luxury Estate due to topographical challenges and revised architectural designs for the project as presented by Commissioner for Finance and Supervising Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport.
Other resolutions were the approvals for the Construction of 4.541km internal single carriage roads with 0.48km discharge drains, including service ducts, walkways, and manholes at Dakkada Luxury Estate, Uyo and the Akwa Ibom State Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) for 2026–2028. The three-year indicative framework, based on macroeconomic assumptions, is to be forwarded to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for legislative action.
“The Executive Council, as a follow up to the presentation by the Ministry of Finance, deliberated on the report on Harmonization of the IGR Treasury Single Account (TSA) and approved the formal adoption of the TSA Policy to enhance revenue efficiency, block leakages and promote transparency. The TSA platform, Akwaremit, alongside the State Land management platform, AkwaGIS, are scheduled for official launch on September 1, 2025.
“Following a status report by the Commissioner for Sports on preparations for the forthcoming Akwa Ibom Sports Festival, Council approved the replacement of obsolete sporting equipment to host the various events. The Governor further directed the Ministry to develop a comprehensive State Sports Assets Inventory System to enhance safety and ensure proper maintenance.
“As part of efforts to consolidate the ARISE Food Security Programme, Council considered a report from the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and approved the commencement of Phase III of the Free Food Distribution Programme across the 31 Local Government Areas, beginning August 20, 2025.
“Following a report by the Economic Adviser to the Governor, Council considered and approved the public Presentation of the ARISE Socio-Economic Impact framework to access governance performance and present factual developmental data on the present administration. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025.
“Council resolved to ensure the continued maintenance of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and ratified the Finance and General Purpose Committee (FGPC) memo on the renewal of the maintenance contract with Julius Berger Plc for an additional one-year term, effective July 1, 2025.” The information Commissioner added.
The meeting was presided over by the Governor and Chairman-in-Council, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, and in attendance were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Head of Civil Service, the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, Honourable Commissioners and Special Advisers.
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