Governor UMO ENO has sacked the commissioner for special duties, Dr. BASSEY OKON from the Akwa Ibom state executive council with immediate effect.

In a statement by secretary to the state government, Prince ENOBONG UWAH, the move is in line with ongoing efforts to reposition the administration in line with the ARISE AGENDA.

Governor UMO ENO thanked him for the services to the state and wished him the best in future endeavours.

The statement noted that Dr. BASSEY OKON has been directed to handover to the permanent secretary in the ministry. In the meantime, the ministry will be supervised by the secretary to the state government pending the appointment of a new commissioner.