Report from Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria says, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the creation of four additional Ministries, increasing the total to 27.
The newly established Ministries include Humanitarian Affairs, Science and Digital Economy, Youth Development, and Sports.
The restructuring has led to the separation of the former Ministry of Youth and Sports into two distinct Ministries, each with its own Commissioner.
Governor Umo Eno assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners after the inauguration of the state executive council.
Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, now in charge of the Ministry of Science and Digital Economy, has begun work by inspecting the ministry’s facilities.
Before his appointment, he managed the Governor’s ICT Directorate.
Princess Emem Emmanuel Ibanga leads the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, while veteran sports administrator Paul Bassey takes charge of the Ministry of Sports.
Ekerette Paul Ekanem is the Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Youth Development.
The expanded executive council consists of 27 members, including four women and nine returning cabinet members.
Governor Eno stated that the goal of the new cabinet is to promote peace and ensure effective governance. – DW
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