368 Personal Assistants to Akwa Ibom state Governor, Umo Eno, each representing a ward in the state, have endorsed the Governor for a second term in office.
The endorsement follows the announcement by the Governor of a 100 percent salary increase – from N250,000 to N500,000 – effective November 2024.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekere Udoh, made the announcement on Thursday.
According to Udoh, the salary raise elicited jubilant reactions among the ward PAs, who unanimously pledged their continued loyalty and support for the Governor.
“The governor announced an increase in their monthly salary from N250,000 to N500,000, an announcement received with uncontrollable joy and a declaration of support for the governor beyond 2027,” he said.
The Dean of the College of Ward PAs, Aniefiok James, expressed gratitude on behalf of the assistants.
He described the Governor’s gesture as a testament to his deep commitment to their welfare and the broader well-being of Akwa Ibom residents.
During a meeting with the ward PAs at Government House, Uyo, the Governor had announced the relaunch of the State’s Food Security Programme, which will see another phase of free food distribution to the poorest residents across the state.
The Governor used the occasion to emphasized the importance of ensuring the food items reach the intended beneficiaries.
He also urged his aides to remain diligent and transparent in the execution of the policies of his administration.