Public Servants in Akwa Ibom State have been presented with the keys to 25 brand-new 2-bedroom bungalows recently built for workers by the State Government, in addition to the 150 free 2-bedroom expandable flats the State Government donated to junior public servants on Grade Levels 01-08.
In a brief ceremony at the Conference Room of the Head of Civil Service, today, Tuesday, 21st April, 2026, to present keys to beneficiaries of the new houses on behalf of the State Government, organised by the Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Peters, who is also the Chairman of the National Housing Fund (NHF) in the State, saw the allottees in moment of excitement.
Lionel Udoka, one of the beneficiaries of the houses, expressed excitement about being a part of one of the buildings and pledged continued dedication to fulfilling the duties assigned to him.
“We are very excited to receive the keys to our new houses; we thank our dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.d for this good gesture and we also appreciate the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peters for facilitating the presentation of keys to all of us today”, Ukoka said.
Speaking at the event, the Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Peters had said, the allocation of the Public Servants’ Estate, located at Ikpedip in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, has been one of the welfare packages by the State Government aim at ameliorating the housing and accommodation need of State workers in line with the ARISE Agenda of the present Governor Umo Eno.
The Head of Civil Service, who charged recipients of the housing units to continue appreciating the governor also advised them to make good use of the facilities, saying, as you receive the keys to your houses today, you have to reciprocate Governor Umo Eno’s compassion and generosity through your support and loyalty to his administration.
Mrs Peters also appreciated the State Governor, saying, “This gesture shows His Excellency’s magnanimity and deep concern to ameliorate the housing and accommodation needs of public servants in the State.”
Setting the tone for the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, serving in the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Ms Doris Ikpuho had said, the 25 units of 2-Bedroom Bungalows are situated at the Public Servants’ Estate, Ikpedip, with the developer being the Akwa Ibom Property and Investment Company (APICO).
According to her, the construction of the Estate which was handled by MacDudu Resources Limited, was achievable through the drive put in place by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, expressing thanks to the Head of Civil Service for working to facilitate the actualisation of the government’s good intentions to officially present keys to the beneficiaries of the houses.
