The Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, Akwa Ibom State have lauded Governor Umo Eno for the approval of Immediate release of 1 billion Naira to settle gratuities of retired Primary School Teachers and another 800 million Naira to clear the backlog of Leave Grants.
Speaking during a Radio programme monitored on Inspiration 105.9 fm Uyo, the Head Media/Advocacy Unit of EARCOM, Rev. Osondu Ahirika, described the gesture as considerate, kind hearted and a demonstration of Governor Umo Eno's responsiveness to the peoples outcry and a firm commitment to honouring his campaign pledge about workers welfare.
Ahirika who stressed that there is no justification to condemn vice if one cannot commend virtue urged the people to appreciate Governor Umo Eno for the timely intervention on the protracted issue of gratuities and leave grants payment in under 100 days in office.
EARCOM, however tasked workers and the people to reciprocate the governors' kind disposition by putting in more diligence to reposition the service with a view to impacting positively on the quality of governance.
Ahirika noted that beyond ensuring regular payment of workers’ salaries, Governor Eno has directed that Leave grants should henceforth be incorporated into monthly salaries for prompt payment, describing this as in keeping with his now habitual tilt to new templates and tinges to governance.
On the 9 year old Akwa Ibom pupil of Mobil Pegasus Schools, Miss Mmekudmfon Wilfred Effiong who emerged winner for the National Creative Writing Competition, EARCOM advocated that a Hall of Fame be instituted to celebrate, honour and immortalise Akwa Ibom citizens who excel in various endeavours of life and make them brand Ambassadors of the State.
EARCOM congratulated Miss Effiong, a primary 4 pupil, Imaobong Uko who is making exploits internationally in athletics among many others and urged citizens to emulate their stellar examples and perform greater feats worthy of recognition rather than resort to social vices, idleness and slothfulness.
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