Today, August 3, 2020, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, swore-in 8 new members of the State Executive Council (EXCO) and the new state executives of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo, oyogist.com reports.
It would be recalled that the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly recently cleared all nominees appointed by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel.
The People’s Democratic Party PDP in Akwa Ibom State Chapter had earlier conducted the Party’s state Congress which led to the emergence of new state executives and other offices in the Party secretariat.
All serving and newly appointed Commissioners and new PDP State Executive members were in attendance. Newly appointed Commissioners attended with their spouses and one other member of their families only.
In order to ensure social distancing, in compliance with Nigerian Center For Disease Control (NCDC) COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, attendance in the event was strictly by invitation. All invitees wore nose mask and face shield.
