Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Signs 14 New Bills into Law

On [specific date not provided], Governor Eno of Akwa Ibom signed 14 bills into law during a ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo. These laws are designed to strengthen key institutions, address policy gaps, and enhance citizen welfare.

The newly enacted laws include the establishment of the Akwa Ibom State Geographical Information Service (AKWA-GIS), Senior Citizens Centre, Hotels and Tourism Development Commission, Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Systems Agency, Public Procurement Regulatory Agency, Betting and Lottery Regulatory Agency, Fiscal Responsibility Board, Internal Revenue Service, Office of the Public Defender, Water Users Association, and the University of Education, Afaha Nsit. Additionally, amendments to the Hospitals Management Board Law were signed, decentralizing hospital administration into zonal management boards to improve healthcare delivery.

Governor Eno announced plans to redeploy medical doctors from administrative roles back to clinical practice. He also indicated that an Environmental Sanitation Bill would soon be sent to the State House of Assembly, along with additional health sector reform bills.

He acknowledged the cooperation of Speaker Udeme Otong, the legislature, and Special Adviser Emmanuel Bassey in advancing the legislative agenda.