Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the release of N4.7 billion to pay gratuities to retirees, bonuses and wardrobe allowance for civil servants in the state.
Ekerete Udoh, the spokesperson to Mr Eno, disclosed this in a statement to reporters in Uyo on Thursday.
Mr Udoh said the approval was a “bold move” by the governor towards fulfilling his campaign promises to the Akwa Ibom people.