Local Govt and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner in Akwa ibom relieved of duties

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Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sacked his Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Udo Ekpenyong, from his 21-member state executive council.

The removal of the Commissioner was announced in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo by the State Information and Strategy Commissioner, Mr Charles Udoh.

Udoh, who described the sack of his colleague as minor change in the State Executive Council, said that the removal was with immediate effect.

The Information Commissioner noted that the governor had expressed appreciation to Ekpenyong for the services he rendered to the state and wished him well in his future endeavour.

Mr Udo Ekpenyong was sworn in as Commissioner on Dec. 1, 2016 following cabinet reshuffle after one year in office.

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