The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has expressed shock over the absence of political appointees from his official functions without prior notice or permission......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The governor spoke on the development in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah.
The statement was addressed to Commissioners and Special Advisers to the Governor, Chairmen and members of Boards and Commissions, all Honorary Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, and Personal Assistants
In the statement on Tuesday, titled: “Mandatory attendance at Governor’s appointments and official functions,” Uwah said: “It has been observed by His Excellency, the Governor that some Political Appointees of Government are in the habit of not attending Governor’s appointments without prior notice or permission.
“This practice is not appropriate with the team spirit as encapsulated in the ARISE Agenda. For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that attendance at Governor’s Appointments and official functions is mandatory for Political Appointees of Government.
“Arising from the above observation and in line with His Excellency, the Governor’s directive, Political Appointees of Government are expected to show their unalloyed support to His Excellency the Governor by attending all Governor’s Appointments and official functions.
“Strict compliance to this notice is expected from everyone concerned.”