Akwa Ibom Gov. Emmanuel sacks Chief of Staff
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has sacked his Chief of Staff (CoS), Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-eyen.
The letter confirming the development, which was made available to the media, Tuesday evening, said the CoS was sacked due to ‘the urgent need to match skill set and competencies to the task of maintaining the momentum of economic development in peace.’
The letter was signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem.
The letter titled; ‘APPRECIATION OF YOUR SERVICE,’ informed Inyang-eyen that his sack ‘is with immediate effect.’
“On behalf of His Excellency, the Governor, government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, I write to convey to you His Excellency, the Governor’s profound appreciation of the worthy contributions you made to the development of our dear State while you served as Chief of Staff to the Governor.
“However, given the urgent need to match skill set and competencies to the task of maintaining the momentum of economic development in peace, your services are no longer required and you are hereby relieved of your position, as Chief of Staff (CoS) to His Excellency, the Governor with immediate effect. You are therefore directed to handover all property of government in your possession, to the Secretary to State Government.
“Please, accept the assurances of His Excellency, the Governor’s goodwill and highest regards as you proceed to other endeavours,” the letter read in full.