Gov Eno Orders the Release of N4.755bn For Gratuities, Allowances For Civil Servants

By Nelson Utip

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the release of N4.7 billion for the payment of gratuities to retirees, bonuses and wardrobe allowance for civil servants, this was disclosed in a statement by his CPS Ekerete Udo to Newsmen in Uyo, the state capital on Thursday. He said approval was in tandem with the governor’s campaign promises to the citizens of the state.

The breakdown of the amount according to The CPS is that N2.3 billion would be used to pay the gratuities of retired civil servants in the state,

N1.1 billion would be used for wardrobe allowances to public school teachers while N1 billion would be used for the payment of bonuses to public service workers.

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Udoh disclosed that The Governor had released the sum of N79 million for the award of scholarships to four Akwa Ibom indigenes studying Standard Pilot and Standard Air Traffic Control courses at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.

“Also, N104 million has been released as part payment of the 2024 primary school teachers’ leave grant, and N172 million as a severance package for chairmen and vice-chairmen of local government councils who served between 2018 and 2022.” The CPS stated while affirming that the governor is focused on impacting positively on the people through the ARISE Agenda.

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“The governor believes strongly in promoting the well-being of both retirees and the current workforce.
“The current move is part of the government’s efforts to cushion the effect of the economic situation. It is a testimony of the state government’s commitment to the welfare of the people.” Udoh concluded.