The newly appointed Commissioner for Agriculture; Akwa Ibom state, Dr Offiong Offor has charged management and staff of the ministry to sustain the tempo of performance which the ministry is known for in order to achieve the food sufficiency policy of Mr Udom Emmanuel’s administration.

Dr Offor who gave the charge during a familiarization meeting with Permanent Secretary, Directors and senior staff members  of the ministry and extension services officers promised to be responsive to the welfare of staff and diligent to the task ahead.

She commended her predecessor, Dr Glory Edet for landmark achievements in the Ministry under her supervision as Commissioner.

Presenting the Commissioner to members of staff, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Mary Ukoette lauded the governor for appointing another capable hand to replace the out gone Commissioner.

Other speakers including the Director Administration, Mr. Ifiok Udoh; Programme Manager AKADEP, Mr Ema Ekanem; Zonal Director, Dr Emmanuel; Mr Ime Akpadiaha for Senior Staff all pledged loyalty and cooperation to the Commissioner to achieve set goals in the ministry.

The Commissioner was taken round units and departments of the ministry as she reports for duty.