Akwa Ibom
Eno Sack Disloyal Aides, Swears In New HoCS, Says “You Can’t Be In Govt, Work Against Same Govt”
Eno Sack Disloyal Aides, Swears In New HoCS, Says “You Can’t Be In Govt, Work Against Same Govt”
Eno sack disloyal aides, swears in new HoCS, says “you can’t be in govt, work against same govt”. “…Everybody will not agree with us, and that is understood and that is allowed, but what we will not tolerate is for people to believe that they can be in government and be working against the government…Every action carries a consequence. And I say it again: either you carefully and quietly leave, and we will be glad to receive resignations, than to stay inside and begin to rock the boat. We will not tolerate it, and that is the truth.”
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, issued the stern warning on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, while addressing government appointees, stakeholders and senior bureaucrats at the swearing-in of Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters as the new Head of Civil Service.
The warning comes less than 24 hours after two of his aides were relieved of their appointments over alleged acts of disloyalty.
The State Chief Executive who stressed on the subject of loyalty, anchored his position on biblical teachings, noting that stewardship demands faithfulness, not convenience.
Quoting 1 Corinthians 4:2, he reminded political appointees that “it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful,” insisting that loyalty remains the irreducible minimum for anyone privileged to serve.
He explained that Scripture does not permit divided allegiance, pointing to Matthew 6:24; “no man can serve two masters” – and Amos 3:3; “can two walk together except they agree?”
The Governor said such principles apply not only to spiritual responsibilities but also to public service.
He stressed that those who dine at the government’s table must be prepared to stand with its vision, and that anyone unwilling to do so is free to step aside.
“There are people who eat at the table of the king yet feel comfortable working against the same king. That era is over,” he said. “Faithfulness and loyalty are not negotiable. They are universal standards.”
Governor Eno warned that while his administration prioritises peace, it should not be mistaken for weakness.
“Those who think they can try our resolve to maintain peace should rethink. Meekness is not weakness. I got this job on the mandate of Akwa Ibom people, and I will discharge it till the very last day,” he said.
Turning to the welfare of workers, the Governor restated his commitment to a civil service-friendly administration. He recalled that he inherited gratuity arrears of ₦110 billion covering 2012 to May 2023 and has, in two and a half years, cleared ₦75.2 billion of that backlog.
“This month alone, I released another ₦1.3 billion. We have cleared arrears from 2012 to March 2021. We have two years left, 2022 and 2023, before we start clearing obligations accrued under our own tenure,” he said.
He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the State with resources for capital and recurrent obligations, adding that such interventions have made ongoing development possible.
Umo Eno
He reaffirmed his administration’s support for President Tinubu’s reforms and encouraged all progress-minded citizens to join in building a stable State.
On labour relations, he noted that Akwa Ibom enjoys one of the most cooperative labour–government partnerships in the country, stressing that salaries and pensions have remained timely.
Earlier, the Governor congratulated the new Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters, describing her as the seventh Head of Civil Service in the State and the fourth woman to hold the office.
He also applauded the immediate past Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien, for aligning the civil service with the ARISE Agenda and driving reforms aimed at creating a lean, professional, ICT-driven workforce.
The ceremony drew top government officials; members of the State Executive Council, serving and former State and National Assembly members as well as senior bureaucrats.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting, Warn Against Tampering With State’s Oil Wells
Akwa Ibom indigenes protest RMAFC meeting, warn against tampering with State’s Oil Wells. Akwa Ibom indigenes resident in Abuja on Tuesday stormed the venue of a meeting of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), where the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) on Disputed/New Oil Wells was sitting, to protest what they described as attempts to reopen a matter already settled by the Supreme Court.
The protesters cautioned that no individual or agency should tamper with Akwa Ibom State’s 76 oil wells, stressing that the ownership of the wells was conclusively determined in favour of the state by the Supreme Court in 2012.
They insisted that any move to revisit the issue through administrative or technical processes would amount to a disregard for the authority of the apex court and could undermine peace in the Niger Delta region.
Akwa Ibom State was formally represented at the IATC meeting by a high-powered delegation comprising leading legal practitioners, government officials and technocrats. Members of the delegation included Paul Usoro, SAN; Assam Assam, SAN; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN; Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN; Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN; and a former Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting
Also on the state’s delegation were the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, Former Attorney General and Commissioner Justice, Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim; the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah; Honourable Member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Dr Patrick Umoh, among others.
The delegation is expected to present Akwa Ibom State’s position before the committee, reiterating that the Supreme Court judgment remains final and binding, and urging all relevant federal agencies to respect and uphold the ruling.
PVC, APC E-Registration: Umo Eno Charges Constituents To Embrace Exercises
PVC, APC e-registration: Umo Eno charges constituents to embrace exercises. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged indigenes and residents of Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, as well as others across the state, to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and APC membership e-registration exercise, as, according to him, it is crucial for validating party membership and ensuring their voices are heard.
Addressing a crowd of APC members and supporters at his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor said that boosting both registrations is also critical to attracting more dividends, programmes, and welfare to the area.
“More party membership in a particular Ward implies more allocation of the party’s welfare to the place. And, I enjoin you to step up the membership numbers in order to be significant and relevant in the party’s scheme of things,” he noted.
The Governor directed the people to ensure that they register appropriately with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to have their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC, and become eligible to participate in future electoral exercises.
“No matter how populated you are in your party, if you don’t have your PVC, such a party population will be meaningless because your vote would not be counted as expected.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno
“So, I urge you to take these things very seriously and act accordingly for you and our people to be qualified to participate adequately in the upcoming elections,” he stressed.
Having gone round during the day to inspect the ongoing 120-metre Ofriyo–Eket Bridge and the 2.5 kilometre dual carriageway connecting Eket and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas, and the ongoing General Hospital project in Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor enjoined the people to fully support the projects and other developmental initiatives of the administration for the overall benefit of the local government are
Police Arrests Suspected Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Akwa Ibom
Police arrests suspected car snatcher, recover stolen cehicle in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a stolen vehicle in a swift operation in Uyo.
According to a statement released by the Command and signed by DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer.
The incident occurred on 20th January 2026 around 11:30 pm, when operatives on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium responded to a distress call from a man, a Bolt driver, who reported that his Toyota Corolla had been stolen at gunpoint.
Police quickly traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Sunday Okon, a resident of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area.
The suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla (registration DKA 337 CB) reportedly confessed to the crime during preliminary interrogation.
The Police Command said that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their weapons.
Police Arrests
Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commended the prompt response and professionalism of the officers, reassuring residents of the Command’s commitment to combating violent crimes and protecting lives and property across the state.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information to assist police operations.
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