22nd February, 2022
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has fired his Chief of Staff, Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-eyen over incompetence.
Inyang-eyen’s sack was contained in a letter of termination of appointment issued and signed by Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to State Government on Tuesday.
The government commended the sacked Chief of Staff for his worthy contributions he made for the development of the State.
The reason given for the sack was based on the urgent need to match skill set and competencies to the task of maintaining the momentum of economic development in peace.
The letter reads in full: “On behalf of His Excellency, the Governor, government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, I write to convey to you His Excellency, the Governor’s profound appreciation of the worthy contributions you made to the development of our dear State while you served as Chief of Staff to the Governor.
“However, given the urgent need to match skill set and competencies to the task of maintaining the momentum of economic development in peace, your services are no longer required and you are hereby relieved of your position, as Chief of Staff ( CoS) to His Excellency, the Governor with immediate effect. You are therefore directed to handover all property of government in your possession, to the Secretary to State Government.
“Please, accept the assurances of His Excellency, the Governor’s goodwill and highest regards as you proceed to other endeavours.”