NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has appointed Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters as the new Head of Civil Service, following the approval of Governor Umo Bassey Eno on Monday.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, on 17 November 2025, in Uyo.
Uwah said the swearing-in ceremony would hold on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo, beginning at 10:a.m.
He noted that invited guests were expected to arrive the venue by 9:30.a.m to ensure a timely and orderly process, which aligns with the administration’s ethical standards.
“The Governor has approved the appointment with immediate effect,” Uwah stated in the release, adding that the government remained committed to professionalism in the state’s civil service.
The statement further conveyed congratulations to the new appointee, stressing the administration’s confidence in her capacity to strengthen service delivery under the ARISE Agenda.
In a separate announcement, the state government also approved the disengagement of two aides as part of its ongoing restructuring exercise across ministries and support offices.
The press release, also signed by Uwah, identified the affected officials as Mr. Joseph Jacob Ikpak and Mr. Felix Ekuri, both formerly attached to the Governor’s Office.
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Ikpak previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Support Services, while Ekuri held the position of Special Assistant on Neighbourhood Watch.
Uwah explained that their disengagement “takes immediate effect,” noting that the decision aligned with administrative reforms designed to strengthen the machinery of government.
He stated that the restructuring sought to support the Governor’s Renewed Hope initiative and ensure that personnel deployment reflects current priorities.
According to the release, the adjustments are expected to enhance coordination, accountability and overall efficiency in public administration.
Government sources familiar with the exercise told reporters that the restructuring targets improved workflow and ethical compliance across critical departments.
They said the removal of the aides was not punitive but part of “routine reorganisation” intended to reposition the system for greater public benefit.
Observers in Uyo have described the changes as a signal of the Governor’s resolve to maintain discipline and uphold merit in the state’s governance structure.
The government reiterated its commitment to transparency, urging civil servants and political aides to align with established procedures and ethical expectations.
The releases were issued from the Governor’s Office Complex, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, and circulated to the press for public awareness.