July 02, (THEWILL) — Staff and directors of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism have been urged to raise the bar in their delivery of ARISE Agenda projects in line with the mandate of the Pastor Umo Eno-led administration.
The Commissioner in the ministry, Dr Anieti Udofia, gave the charge on Tuesday, during the Ministry’s monthly staff birthday celebration held at the Ministry’s headquarters, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo.
The Commissioner, who commended staff of the Ministry for always living above board in their service delivery, charged them to continue in their positive contributions towards raising the bar in Service delivery on the mandate as envisioned in the Arise Agenda.
Udofia applauded Management’s leadership prowess, which he said has been a source of pride to him, as online campaigns on “Our Dances” as well as “Tourism beyond Bounds with Umo Eno” are gaining widespread interest and applause.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs Grace Akpan, who also took out time for an extemporaneous praise to God for the successful hosting of the just concluded 2025 Public Service Week,
The Culture and Tourism boss expressed appreciation to staff who participated in the weeklong activities for the show of love, bond, support, cooperation and contributions towards running a smooth and successful event and prayed for God’s blessing upon the staff members and celebrators even as he wished them a happy birthday and many happy returns.
Speaking, a Senior Tourism Officer, OfonIni Udoekpo, who responded on behalf of the June-born celebrants, expressed appreciation to God Almighty for keeping them alive, she thanked management and staff members of the ministry for their continuity in celebrating staff birthdays in grand style and prayed for abundant blessings upon them.
