The Executive Council of Akwa-Ibom State Government has approved the commencement of pensioners verification exercise from 1st April, 2025.
The verification exercise is to enable the State have a clean pensions record and continue the process of seamless payment of pensions to beneficiaries.
According to a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the approval was given on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.
The Council also approved the refurbishment and renovation of Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort in order to restore its lost glory. The renovation of the hotel will involve a total overhaul of furniture, electrical, mechanical components of its appurtenances to give a completely new experience.
Great Achiever Magazine reports that other resolutions reached at the meeting included the ratification and approval of the implementation of a modern City Bus transportation system for Uyo metropolis which will provide safe, reliable and eco-friendly bus service that will enhance public transportation and accessibility, while driving socio-economic development to improve the quality of life for citizens.
The Council also approved the request for the extension of the Julius Berger contract for the maintenance of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium to ensure the facility maintains its standard as Nigeria’s best and home for the Super Eagles.
In the same vein, the Executive Council reviewed the report on the status of the Eket International market and directed the Inter-Ministerial Committee to thoroughly analyze the project, its status and all the issues surrounding it and submit its report within one month to ensure that the project is brought alive in the interest of the people.
The current menace and issues associated with motorcycles and tricycles operations in the State Capital got the attention of the Executive Council which directed a strict implementation of the prohibition order on motorcycles in every part of Uyo metropolis.
Consequently, the Council reaffirmed the prohibition of tricycles in some sections of the metropolis, such as Wellington Bassey Way and four other roads including Abak road by Nsentip street up to Ibom Plaza, Aka road by Etuk Street before the plaza, Ikot Ekpene road by Udi street up to the plaza and Oron road by Okokon Etuk Street to the plaza area.
Governor Eno has therefore directed the Ministries of Transportation; Internal Security and Security Agencies to ensure strict compliance to enable government curb criminality and the menace experienced lately.
The hosting of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo was acknowledged by the Council, while the Niger Delta Development Commission was commended for bringing the event to Akwa Ibom State. An appeal has therefore gone to the people of the state to come out en-masse and support the event to ensure its success.
