Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Appoints Five New Aides

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Appoints Five New Aides

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has approved the appointment of five new aides to support his administration in various areas of mobilisation and grassroots engagement.
The appointments, contained in a press release dated September 1, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, take effect from September 1, 2026.
The newly appointed aides and their portfolios are:
Mrs. Mercy Eka — Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Senior Citizens Mobilization.
Ms. Blessing Ossom — Senior Special Assistant, Grassroot Mobilization.
Obongama Jimmy — Special Assistant, Youth Mobilization.
Dr. (Mrs.) Alice Etuk — Senior Special Assistant, Women Mobilization.
Smart Samuel Usanga — Special Assistant, Youth Mobilization.
The appointments reflect the administration’s focus on strengthening engagement with key segments of the population, including senior citizens, women, youths and grassroots communities.
The Akwa Ibom State Government congratulated the five appointees and wished them success as they take on their new responsibilities.
Their appointments formally commenced on September 1, 2026.