Jubilation As Nigerian Governor Rewards Workers With Cash Gifts, Approves N4.755bn for Allowances
- Akwa Ibom state governor, Umo Eno, has rolled out funds for the public servants in the state as well as the pensioners
- The state government approved the release of N4.755bn for payment of gratuities, awards of scholarships to indigenes as well as wardrobe allowances for civil servants
- The chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh, disclosed this to the press on Thursday, June 27, and shared further details
TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has approved N4.7 billion for the payment of gratuities to retirees, bonuses, and wardrobe allowances for civil servants.
Mr Ekerete Udoh, the chief press secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Uyo on Thursday, June 27.
As reported by Daily Trust, Udoh maintained that the governor’s release of funds was a bold move to fulfill his campaign promises to the good people of Akwa Ibom state.
Breakdown of how N4.755bn will be evenly distributed
Giving a breakdown of the approval, Udoh said that N2.3 billion would be used to pay the gratuities of retired civil servants in the state.
He further noted that N1.1 billion would be used for wardrobe allowances to public school teachers while N1 billion would be used for the payment of bonuses to public service workers.
N79 million for award of scholarships
The governor’s spokesman further said that Eno had released the sum of N79 million for the award of scholarships to four Akwa Ibom indigenes recently admitted to study Standard Pilot and Standard Air Traffic Control courses at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
“Also, N104 million has been released as part payment of the 2024 primary school teachers’ leave grant, and N172 million as a severance package for chairmen and vice-chairmen of local government councils who served between 2018 and 2022,” he said.
The chief press secretary said that the governor remained committed to impacting positively on the people through the ARISE Agenda.
“The current move is part of the government’s efforts to cushion the effect of the economic situation. It is a testimony of the state government’s commitment to the welfare of the people.”
Governor Eno sacks commissioner
Earlier, TheTalk.NG reported that Governor Umo Eno, sacked the commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Bassey Okon, with immediate effect.
Secretary to State Government Prince Enobong Uwah said Governor Eno sacked the commissioner in accordance with his ARISE AGENDA.
Uwah made this known in a statement on Monday, June 10. He further stated that Governor Umo has ordered Okon to hand over to the Permanent Secretary in the ministry.
Source: TheTalk.NG
