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By Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has concluded arrangements to reward the best-performing civil servant across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies with N1 million each during “Happy Hour” in the state.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Obong Enobong Uwah, and made available to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday, stated that the event will hold on Thursday evening at the Amphitheatre, Udo Udoma Avenue, on 6th February 2025.
Other activities lined up for the evening include the disbursement of N300 million to 400 trained female youths and ladies in white under the Ibom LED Entrepreneurship Accelerator programme. Each beneficiary will receive N750,000 for business development.
The statement reads in part:
“The best-performing Local Government Areas from Christmas Unplugged 2024 will be recognised and rewarded.
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“50 winners of the Arise Home Farmers Scheme will each receive a ₦500,000 grant.
“Outstanding athletes from the 2024 Governor’s Cup will also be honoured with special rewards.
“Best civil servants in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) nominated at the December Ministerial Briefings will receive a ₦1,000,000 (One Million Naira) reward from Governor Umo Eno in recognition of their dedication and excellence.”
Uwah described the event as “an exciting evening to be led by Governor Umo Eno and designed to provide top-tier entertainment while showcasing the administration’s unwavering commitment to empowering and rewarding the people of Akwa Ibom for their hard work.
“The Governor will honour and reward individuals and groups who have excelled in their respective fields, with a special focus on female youths, recognised as the state’s greatest cheerleaders in its support structure.”
