EXCERPTS OF THE MEETING OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT HELD ON TUESDAY, 5TH APRIL,2022 AT THE EXCO CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE,UYO
The meeting which had in attendance HE the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Head of the Civil Service, Honourable Commissioners and Special Adviser, commenced at 11:30AM with an opening prayer offered by Comrade Ini Ememobong (HC-Information and Strategy).
OPENING REMARKS
The Governor sitting as Chairman-in-Council welcomed the new members and intimated of the high expectations that are associated with their appointment. He expressed optimism that they will execute their duties diligently and birth excellent results.
He charged all members to be at their best performance as time was of great importance, since the administration is nearing its exit period.
Business of the day
- Road projects ready for commissioning were submitted by the HC-Works and Fire Service
- The Environmental Guide for Infrastructure Development in Akwa Ibom State was presented by the HC-Environment and Solid Minerals. The guide which seeks to prevent the execution of improperly terminated drains, which have been largely responsible for major erosions in the state. The prevention of future environmental disasters is the main focus of this guide. After exhaustive deliberation, EXCO adopted the guide and directed that necessary action be taken.
- Decisions of the Finance and General Purposes Committee were brought for deliberation and ratification
- All ministries presented the status report of projects ongoing within their jurisdiction.
- The Council asked the HC-Works and Fire Service to brief her on the fire fighting capacity of the state. The state of the fire service was presented and Council charged the Ministry to very urgently upgrade their facilities and send their personnel for further training. Additionally, council charged citizens to also install primary fire fighting equipment like fire extinguishers, fire balls etc. in their buildings.
- HC-Health informed Council that all the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in the state, which lost accreditation previously, have been granted full accreditation due to Government’s investment in infrastructure upgrade and other investments in the schools. He stated that with the new development, the schools are ready to train the required medical manpower.
The meeting came to a close at 4:15pm with a closing prayer worded by Mr. Emem Bob (HC-Economic Development)
Signed:
Comrade Ini Ememobong
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy
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