Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has cautioned government appointees against issuing press statements without proper clearance.
He directed that henceforth, all appointees must obtain approval from the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) before releasing any information to the media.
Speaking during a Sunday service at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Itiam Etoi, Uyo, the governor emphasized that only the Commissioner for Information and the Chief Press Secretary are authorized to issue official statements.
"No government appointee has the right to issue a press statement without clearance from the SSG’s office. Only the Commissioner for Information and the Chief Press Secretary are permitted to speak on behalf of the government," Eno stated.
He urged government officials to promote peace and unity, cautioning against actions that could disrupt harmony in the state.
Clarifying the purpose of the newly constituted Executive Council, the governor stressed that it was not a war cabinet but a delivery team tasked with implementing the ARISE Agenda and fostering inclusivity.
Eno advised the new appointees to adopt the forgiving spirit of Joseph in the Egyptian cabinet, working together for the state's development.
"We must uphold the decency and decorum in Akwa Ibom. Let’s work together to deliver the dividends of democracy and sustain the peace we enjoy in the state," he added.
Meanwhile, the Methodist Archbishop of Uyo, Most Rev. John Ene Koko-Bassey, in his sermon on "Forgiveness," urged Christians to emulate Joseph’s resilience and embrace forgiveness as a path to unity and progress.
The cleric commended Governor Eno’s godly disposition and encouraged the people to support his efforts in fostering peace and unity across the state.
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