Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has flagged off the 2026 Ministerial Briefing exercise as part of efforts to strengthen governance, set priorities, and improve service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) .
The Governor who described the initiative as timely, strategic, and necessary, formally commenced the two-week exercise while addressing an enlarged meeting of the State Executive Council at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo.
Governor Eno said the briefings would provide Commissioners, Heads of Agencies, and Managing Directors a platform to render accounts of their stewardship, consolidate achievements recorded over the past two and a half years, and align their activities with the ARISE Agenda of his administration.
Coming a week after the initial Executive Council meeting, the Governor charged Commissioners, Heads of Agencies, and Managing Directors, to make structured, concise, and data-driven presentations to clearly detail the impact of their activities on their staff and the people of Akwa Ibom State.
According to him, the exercise is aimed at deepening accountability, improving coordination among MDAs, and ensuring that governance outcomes remain people-centred and results-oriented.
Governor Eno expressed confidence that the sessions would be interactive and productive.
Return to Political Strongholds
Beyond the ministerial briefings, the Governor urged Commissioners to return to their political strongholds to mobilise residents for voter registration, noting that the current level of participation remains unsatisfactory.
He emphasised that 2026 would be a year of intensive governance and political engagement, with plans to execute over sixty priority projects in addition to ongoing road construction across the state.
Governor Eno further announced that from February, three Commissioners will be scheduled for regular briefings coordinated by the Commissioner for Information, while the Chief Press Secretary, will continue to feature Commissioners weekly on media programmes.
He also directed contractors handling government projects to prioritise the fixing of potholes, especially within the Uyo metropolis, as the dry season begins, stressing that funds have been released for immediate intervention.
The Governor charged Commissioners to be more proactive in the discharge of their duties, warning that excuses will not be tolerated, as 2026 is a year of action, delivery, and measurable results.