Akwa Ibom Outstanding Workers To Get N1m Each Today

Thursday February 6, 2025 | TheNewsDESK

In recognition of their outstanding performance, the best-performing civil servants across all ministries, departments, and parastatals in Akwa Ibom State will each receive N1m.

This reward will be part of the upcoming “ARISE Happy Hour and Evening of Rewards” hosted by Governor Umo Eno, today, Thursday February 6, 2025.

A statement issued by the chairman of the organising committee and Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, on Wednesday, highlighted that the public servants would be rewarded for their “dedication and excellence.”

The beneficiaries were nominated during the December 2024 ministerial briefings held in the state.

Uwah said, “The 50 winners of the Arise Home Farmers Scheme would receive a N500,000 grant each, while the best civil servants in all MDAs would receive N1m each in recognition of their dedication and excellence.”

In addition to honoring civil servants, Governor Eno will also disburse N300m to 400 trained female youths under the Ibom LED Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme, with each beneficiary receiving N750,000.

Uwah also revealed that the event would feature other awards, including recognition for the best-performing local government areas from Christmas Unplugged 2024. The event will also include a special performance by highlife music icon Flavour.

The statement added, “Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, is set to host an electrifying ARISE Happy Hour and Evening of Rewards, a night of music, recognition, and celebration, featuring a special live performance by Africa’s highlife king, Flavour.”

It emphasised that the event aims to provide top-tier entertainment while showcasing the administration’s commitment to “empowering and rewarding the people of Akwa Ibom for their hard work.”

According to the statement, the governor will also honour individuals and groups who have excelled in their respective fields, with a special focus on female youths, whom the administration considers “the state’s greatest cheerleaders in its support structure.”