Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has approved the appointment of Dr. Iniobong Ene Essien as Board Chairman of the Ibom Airport Development Company Limited (IADC) also known as Victor Attah International Airport.
According to a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, and made available to #IbomTelegraph on Wednesday, Dr Essien replaces Late Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga, who until his demise was the Chairman of the Board.
“The appointment takes effect from April 1, 2021,” the SSG added.
According to the press release, “Dr. Essien has served in the state executive council previously as Commissioner in the Ministries of Environment, and Science and Technology. He is an experienced medic who was in private practice before joining the public service of the state.”
Dr Ekuwem further said “The Governor, while conveying his best wishes to Dr Essien, is expectant that he will apply his knowledge and experience to the new assignment with zeal and commitment.”