The Akwa Ibom State Government has allocated houses to public servants as part of efforts to address accommodation challenges facing workers in the state.
The government presented keys to 25 public servants for new 2-bedroom bungalows. It was also gathered that the latest allocation adds to the 150 2-bedroom expandable flats earlier donated to junior public servants on Grade Levels 01–08.
At a brief presentation ceremony held by the Head of Civil Service on Tuesday, the keys were officially handed over to the beneficiaries on behalf of the state government.
The Head of the Civil Service (HoS), Elsie Peters, who also serves as chairman of the National Housing Fund (NHF) in the state, commended the governor for the gesture and urged the allottees to reciprocate with support and loyalty.
Lionel Udoka, one of the beneficiaries, expressed excitement over receiving a house and pledged continued dedication to duty. “We are very excited to receive the keys to our new houses; we thank our dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.d for this good gesture, and we also appreciate the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peters, for facilitating the presentation of keys to all of us today”, Ukoka said.
Speaking at the event, Elsie Peters said the allocation of the Public Servants’ Estate, located at Ikpedip in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, is part of welfare packages by the state government aimed at “ameliorating the housing and accommodation needs of State workers in line with the ARISE Agenda of the present Governor Umo Eno.”
The Head of Civil Service further charged the recipients to make proper use of the facilities and show appreciation to the administration. She said, “as you receive the keys to your houses today, you have to reciprocate Governor Umo Eno’s compassion and generosity through your support and loyalty to his administration.”
