The Executive Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), Sir Okon Okon, has described the three executive bills presented for public hearing on Monday June 15, 2026 by the State House of Assembly as strategic instruments for economic transformation in line with Governor Umo Eno's ARISE Agenda.
Sir Okon made the assertion while delivering a goodwill message at a public hearing on the bills held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Luton Park Hotel, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, the temporary venue of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
The bills under consideration were the Akwa Ibom Geographic Information Service Bill, the Public Procurement Bill, and the Akwa Ibom State Senior Citizen Agency (Establishment) Bill.
Commending the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno PhD for his prudent management of resources, sound fiscal policies, and the rapid development witnessed across the state since 2023, Sir Okon said the proposed Geographic Information Service Bill would unlock new opportunities in revenue administration, enhance the ease of doing business, drive digitisation in public administration, and position Akwa Ibom for increased efficiency and global best practice in public administration.
According to him, the Public Procurement Bill will strengthen transparency, accountability, and value-for-money in government spending, while the Senior Citizen Agency Bill will provide a structured framework for the welfare and care of elderly citizens in the state.
He also lauded the State House of Assembly for its commitment to due legislative process and the steps taken toward the passage of the bills into law, describing the lawmakers' efforts as critical to advancing good governance and sustainable development.
Sir Okon called on stakeholders and residents of the state to support the bills and the ARISE Agenda, noting that their successful implementation would further accelerate the state's development trajectory.
The public hearing was jointly organised by the House Committee on Appropriation and Finance, the Committee on Land, Housing and Urban Renewal, and the Committee on Women Affairs, Social Welfare and Cooperative Matters.
The event was declared open by the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, who was represented by the Member representing Ikono State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Asuquo Nana.
Also in attendance were commissioners, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), civil society organisations, traditional rulers, security agencies, and other stakeholders.
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