Politics:

EXCERPTS FROM THE MEETING OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 6TH OCTOBER, 2021 AT THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

The meeting which was presided over by HE the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had in attendance,HE the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head of the Civil Service, Honourable Commissioners and Special Adviser. It commenced at 10AM with the rendition of the National and State Anthems; the opening prayer was worded by Hon. Uno Uno- HC Transport.

DECISIONS

The 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework was presented by HC-Economic Development and IDSP. The framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper was extensively discussed and adopted.
The menace of street trading, illegal markets and the attendant risks came up for discussion and council directed that the Ministry of Environment and Security agencies should take steps to immediately dismantle all illegal trading outlets on streets and roads in the state. However, a two weeks moratorium was granted to allow for sensitization and engagement with relevant stakeholders, to ensure voluntary compliance. At the expiration of the two weeks(effective 21st October, 2021) defaulters are to be arrested and prosecuted.
An Update on school fencing and Interministerial projects was given by HC-Finance, who assured that the projects were on course and the targets were being met.
The report of compliance with Anti-Open grazing Law was presented and EXCO directed that a Special Compliance Unit be inaugurated to ensure total compliance.