Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has fired the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and announced the immediate appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem in his stead.
This is contained in a press statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh.
“This appointment is part of a continuous effort to rejig the governance structure of state which started with the swearing-in of 2 new commissioners less than two months ago,” the statement read.
Dr. Ekuwem; who replaces Sir Etekemba Umoren, holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics, Masters Degree in Physics, Masters Degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Microcomputer-based Instrumentation and Control Engineering) and a Ph.D. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Computer-based Instrumentation and Control Engineering).
Until his appointment, Dr. Ekuwem was the Founder and CEO of Teledom Group, a former National President of the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) and a former President of Nigeria Internet Group (NIG). He is the immediate past Chairman of the Board of Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority ( NEPZA ), NEPZA.
He hails from Ofi Uda in Mbo Local Government.
According to the statement, the newly appointed SSG will be sworn-in at 2pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo.
The Government of Akwa Ibom State thanked the erstwhile SSG for his services to the state and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
