Gov Eno Approves N2.7b For Gratuities, Leave Grant

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, in keeping to his campaign promise to regularly pay gratuities and other entitlements has authorized the release of additional N2.7 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired workers and leave grant for primary school teachers.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, the breakdown of the payment is as follows:

* N725 million for 2023 Leave Grant for primary school teachers

* N500 million for the payment of gratuity for primary school teachers

* N500 million for the National Union of Local Government Employees ( NULGE) and:

* N975 million for the payment of gratuity for retired State civil servants.

Udoh said with the release of the funds, Governor Umo Eno, since coming to office nine months ago, has paid a total of N14.7 billion in gratuities and leave grants to retired workers in the state.

“He had previously authorized the release of 12 billion Naira for the same purpose- a truly huge achievement.

“The payment of the gratuities and Leave Grant, coming at a time of harsh economic times affecting the nation, is indeed a welcome development and is expected to bring huge relief for the retired and serving workers, and ring true the generally held definition of Governor Eno, as a people- centric leader,” he added.