It is no longer news that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has directed the dissolution of all statutory and non-statutory Boards and Commissions in the State with effect from October 3, 2025.
The directive, contained in a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, stated that the decision was taken in line with the powers conferred on the Governor by Section 6 of the Statutory Boards (Special Provisions) Law 2023.
While the announcement initially appeared to be a routine exercise, more details have emerged on the reasons behind the sweeping dissolution. According to Government House sources, the move is aimed at repositioning the institutions for greater efficiency, curbing duplications, and aligning them more strategically with the Governor’s ARISE Agenda. Many of the existing boards and commissions were reportedly constituted under the previous administration, and government insiders argue that their performance and relevance to current priorities required fresh evaluation.
Governor Umo Eno, in the release, expressed appreciation to the Chairmen and Members of the dissolved Boards and Commissions for their contributions to the implementation of his administration’s programmes so far. He wished them success in their future endeavours, while making it clear that the dissolution was not punitive but a step toward reinvigorating the machinery of governance.
The statement further directed all affected Chairmen and Members to hand over government property in their possession to the most senior civil servant in their respective Boards and Commissions, pending the reconstitution of new leadership.
Political observers note that such sweeping changes are common at this stage of an administration, as tenures of most of the boards and commissions have long expired, adding that the dissolution will also allow allow the Governor to inject fresh ideas, bring in loyal hands, and ensure that appointees are fully aligned with the government’s development vision. By taking this step, Governor Eno has effectively cleared the ground for a new phase of governance that is expected to place stronger emphasis on accountability, efficiency, and service delivery.
