Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, has approved the payment of weigh-in allowance for omitted journalists in the employ of government.
Speaking on Monday, when he received the new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa IIbom, who paid a courtesy visit on him at Government House, Uyo, the Governor noted that if some journalists were already collecting the allowance, it was necessary to extend same to others.
He acknowledged that some journalists, especially members of the Government House Press Corps, work extra hours and deserve some benefits, and urged the Head of Civil Service to act upon the directive immediately.
Governor Eno, who said that the State under his leadership was committed to the welfare of the citizenry, promised to continue to transform the State by delivering on his campaign promises as contained in the ARISE Agenda.
He said there were ongoing developmental gains in the State under his watch, but stressed that meaningful progress requires intentional leadership and deliberate action that cannot occur by automatic expectations.
