Gov Eno signs N695b supplementary budget into law

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has signed into law a ₦695 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year, following its passage by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

Speaking after the signing ceremony, Governor Eno reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centred governance, emphasizing that every allocation in the budget is designed to improve the lives of Akwa Ibom residents.

In a statement from the Government House Press Unit on Thursday in Uyo, the governor expressed gratitude to the Speaker and members of the House of Assembly for their swift and cooperative passage of the Supplementary Appropriation Bill.

“Let me assure the people of Akwa Ibom State that all hands are on deck and we will continue to carry out our duties with probity and dedication for the benefit of all.

“With the passage and signing of the supplementary budget today, we are further fired up to ensure the full implementation of government programmes and projects as contained in the budget,” he stated.

The governor also released N60 billion to contractors whose Interim Payment Certificates were ready in a move to accelerate project execution.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, commended the Governor for his inclusive leadership style and innovative governance approach.

“We have never witnessed this kind of delivery review in our state. It gives us a clear understanding of what is happening across sectors. For me, this is a strong oversight function,” he said.