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From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Eno Umo, has announced a cash reward of $6,206,745.42 from the World Bank Assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) programme for outstanding performance in transparency, budgetary management and good governance under the 2024 assessment.
Eno made the announcement during the July edition of the Monthly Covenant Service held at 11 Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo.
He explained that the recognition by the world bank underscores his administration’s commitment to accountability, prudent management of public resources and institutional reforms in line with the ARISE Agenda.
“The latest recognition of the state comes on the heels of Akwa Ibom’s emergence as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states in governance in the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGP).”
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He said the twin recognitions affirmed that the state is on the right development trajectory and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deliver on the ARISE Agenda adding that sustainable development requires deliberate planning, consistency and patience.
Highlighting other milestones of his administration, he announced that Ibom Air has resumed international flight operations from Uyo to Accra, Ghana, with flights currently operating on weekends.
He expressed hope that additional international routes would be introduced as passenger traffic continues to grow.
“The state government has procured 50 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to strengthen public transportation
“The first batch of 20 buses has arrived, while the remaining 30 will be delivered later. The buses are newly manufactured and drivers will undergo proper training before deployment.”
