Akwa Ibom state government approves the allocation of N1 billion to enhance FG palliatives

Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, has given his approval for the immediate release of N1 billion, the first installment of the state government’s donation to supplement the federal government’s palliative care package.

Additionally, he gave his approval for the transfer of N2 billion, the second tranche, for the payment of gratuities to retired teachers who had worked for local and state governments.

The governor gave the state his word that citizens would start receiving palliative care on September 4, 2023.

While reiterating his commitment to the One Project Per Local Government Area Initiative, Eno claimed that the gesture was a temporary solution to ease the misery brought on by the loss of gasoline subsidies.

“The over 2,270 villages in the state should be hopeful to obtain at least 50 bags of rice apiece,” he added. “With the state government’s augmentation and the 3,000 bags of rice and N2 billion so far received from the Federal Government.

I’m certain that each community will receive at least 50 bags. We will distribute to the Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Niger Delta communities, as well as to the security services and anyone else who might not be able to travel to villages. Although they are not from a community, they are still a part of Akwa Ibom.

“We have approved an additional line for teacher gratuities. We gave both the state and the local governments our approval. Two billion is what it is. That money comes from state funds.

“Every local government will receive its own project from us. so that we can be sure to give our young people jobs.

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Eno, who expressed sadness over the occurrence in response to the protest by a portion of the state’s youths, added that the state government has gathered information on some individuals attempting to disturb the peace in the state and encouraged them to stop inciting the young.

“Let’s acknowledge that Akwa Ibom belongs to us all. We want to keep pushing the idea that this state is calm and will stop at nothing to keep it that way.

“Those of us in positions of leadership must refrain from saying things that would enrage young people. We should not mislead our youth at this time.

I would like to inform the people of Akwa Ibom that we have information on everyone who contributes to these kids, and I would like to ask them to stop doing so. Governor Eno forewarned.