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GOVERNOR UMO ENO CRACKS DOWN ON UNAUTHORIZED PRESS STATEMENTS
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 weeks
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In a bid to maintain a unified voice and curb misinformation, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has banned the indiscriminate issuance of press statements by government ministries, agencies, and departments. According to the Governor, “Henceforth, no press release shall be issued without his explicit approval.” Only two individuals are authorized to issue press releases on behalf of the government: the Honorable Commissioner for Information and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. This directive is effective immediately, and any violation will result in immediate dismissal. Governor Eno emphasized that this serves as the first and final warning. The Governor made this declaration on Sunday, February 16, 2024, while attending a worship service at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Immanuel Cathedral, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This move is seen as an effort to streamline communication and ensure that official statements accurately reflect the government’s position.