Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has approved the appointment of a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) with immediate effect.
He is Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel who hails from Onna Local Government Area of Eket Senatorial District, Akwa Ibom State.
Emmanuel, a great Ibibio son until his appointment, was an Executive Director on the board of Zenith Bank Plc from December 2006. He also doubled as Non-Executive Director, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) from 2008 to date and Director, Nigerian Interbank Settlement Systems (NIBBS) from 2009, Non-Executive Director, Zenith Bank, United Kingdom; Zenith Bank – Gambia; Zenith Bank – Sierra Leone; Zenith Insurance; Zenith Pensions and Custodian; Zenith Securities; Zenith Trustees and Zenith Registrars.
A corporate strategist and an experienced private sector player, Emmanuel has wide experience in various blue-chip organisations such as Price Water House and Diamond Bank.
Akpabio expressed appreciation of the government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State to the erstwhile Secretary to Government, Obong Umana Okon Umana, for his dedication and contributions to the uncommon transformation of Akwa Ibom State.
The governor further described Umana as a brother and a friend who displayed exceptional competence in the discharge of his duties in the last six years.
He wished Umana success in his future endeavours whilst congratulating Emmanuel.
