Mixed Reactions Trail Udom’s New Cabinet …As Gov Retains 98% Old Exco Members

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Abasiofiok Inyang

It was jubilation and tales of woes yesterday when Governor Udom Emmanuel sent list of 22 member State Executive Council members to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for approval.
The lists which contend about 100% of members that served in the governor’s first term has only Mr. Okpulupm Ette as the new person. He replaced former Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Sufficiency, Dr. Charles Udo-Inyang who was sacked from office few days to the end of the first term.

The Sensor gathered that the return of the former Commissioners has generated mixed reactions from members of the public. While supporters of the nominees were seen dancing and jubilating, those who spent several nights around Government House to lobby for appointment were said to be totally disappointed as they could not make the list.
One of the loyal supporter to the immediate past Commissioner for Works, Mr. Ephraim Inyang, who gave his name simply as Uduak, said that the return of Mr. Inyangeyen is a reward for hard work he has displayed in carrying out the development plan of the governor and noted that with the return, most of the projects embarked upon by the governor will be completed before the end of the second term.
However, many supporters of the governor who worked tirelessly to see his re-election have felt disappointed that some who have been there for too long who have given way for new persons.
They particularly noted that the former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. Glory Edet who served for almost eight years in former Governor Godswill Akpabio administration should not have been there as according to them, there are more capable hands to man the ministry.
It was further gathered that aside those that lobbied for appointment, who are said to be disappointed, the list has also disappointed those that have eye at the Hilltop Manson in 2023 as their preferred supporters could not make the list.
Meanwhile, this is the full list of Commissioners, Special Advisers sent to the House of Assembly for consideration and clearance.  They include, Ephraim Inyaneyen Akan Okon, Ime Ekpo, Nse Essien, Uwemedimo Nwoko, Monday Uko, Linus Nkan, Okpulupm Etteh, Ekong Sampson, Charles Udoh, Orman Esin, Iniobong Essien, Dominic Ukpong, Gloria Edet, Udo Ekpenyong, Ukpong Dominic, Uno Etim Uno, Rapheal Bassey, Victor Bassey
Special Advisers, Sunny Ibuot, Ekemini Umoh.
In a related development, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has inaugurated 26 standing Committees. The Committees and their respective Chairmen are:
Committee on Petroleum chaired by
Frank Okon.
Committee on Rural Development and Public Utilities- Usoro
Akpanusoh
 Intergovenmental Committee- Ifiok Udo
Committee on Public Accounts- Charity Iddo
Committee on Local Government Mark Esset
 Committee on Finance and Appropriations - Uduak Odudoh
 Committee on Security Youth and Sports- Nse Essien
 Committee on NDDC- Anietie Eka
Committee on Labour and Productivity-. Idongesit Ntekpere
Committee on Agriculture- Asuquo Udo
Committee on Information- Aniefiok Dennis
Committee on Health- Udeme Ottong
Committee on Education-    Godwin Ekpo
1Committee on Women Affairs- Felicia Bassey
Committee on Lands and Housing- Udo Kieran Akpan
Committee on Science and Technology- Aniekan Bassey
Committee on Works and Transport - David Lawrence
 Committee on Economic Planning- Mfon Idung
 Committee on Business, Rules and Ethics- Otobong Bob
Committee on Environment and Mineral Resources- Asuquo Archibong
Committee on House Services- Effiong Bassey
Committee on Commerce and Tourism- Hon. Kufre Edidem
Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Petition- Victor Ekwere
 Committe on Special Duties, Project Monitoring and Aviation Services- Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko
Committee on Parliamentary Affairs- Aniekan Bassey
Committee on Boundary- Emmanuel Ekpenyong

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