Towards effective and comprehensive implementation of the ARISE Agenda blueprint of his administration in key areas, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has transmitted 11 Executive Bills to the House of Assembly for passage.
This was the major thrust of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, the second within one week held at the Exco Chambers of the Government House presided over by the governor late Tuesday night,
In his opening remarks, the governor welcomed the members and thanked God for a peaceful and successful Easter celebrations.
He said that the special Executive Council meeting became necessary to consider Executive Bills across various sectors for onward transmission to the House of Assembly.
The governor told the meeting there was no time to waste, assuring that his administration was intensifying efforts across all sectors to deliver on the ARISE Agenda, and, therefore, charged members to continue to give their best in service to the state by delivering on key policies and programmes of government within stipulated timelines.
Briefing journalists at the end of the SEC session, the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah, explained that the council appraised and gave the nod for Pastor Eno, to forward the resolutions to the House of Assembly to pass the Bills for onward Executive assent – to become laws.
He listed the transmitted Bills to include; Akwa Ibom State Hotels and Tourism Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, Akwa Ibom State Lottery Regulatory Agency Bill.
Akwa Ibom State Senior Citizens Centre Management Agency (Establishment) Bill, Akwa Ibom Geographic Information Service Bill, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Bill and Akwa Ibom State Honours and Award Bill.
Umanah also mentioned the Dakadda Skills Acquisition Centre (Establishment) Bill, Water User Association (Regulation) Bill, Office of the Public Defender Bill, Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Systems Agency Bill as well as Hospitals Management Board (Amendment) Bill.
“The Governor – In – Council directed the transmission of the approved draft bills to the State House of Assembly for legislative action.
“The Executive Council’s consideration and approval of these Bills are driven by the need to strengthen institutional frameworks, enhance service delivery, and promote sustainable socio-economic development across Akwa Ibom State.
“Collectively, the proposed legislations seek to strengthen key sectors such as tourism, broadcasting, healthcare, emergency services, and land administration, while also expanding social protection through initiatives like the Senior Citizens Centre administration and the Office of the Public Defender.
“In addition, the Bills aim to improve legal and regulatory frameworks in areas such as gaming and water resource management, stimulate skills development and job creation through the Dakadda Skills Acquisition Centre, and promote transparency, efficiency, and good governance.
“Ultimately, these measures are aligned with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda and are intended to position the State for inclusive growth and sustainable development of the State,” Umanah stressed.
