Following the expiration of the tenure of the present Local Government Administration in Akwa Ibom State, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly during plenary passed into law, an amendment of the Local Government (Administration) Law 2007.
Presenting the bill before the House, the member representing Etinan State Constituency Barr. Aniefiok Dennis moved for an amendment through the deleting of sub-paragraph (b) of section 4(3) and inserting a new sub-paragraph (b) for the appointment of a Transition Committee of not more than nine (9) members from six (6) previously to administer the affairs of the Council for six (6) month period, instead of three (3) months in the first amendment but not exceeding twelve (12) months in the aggregate within which period election shall be held.
Speaking on the bill, the Leader of the house and member representing Oruk Anam State Constituency, Elder Udo Kieran Akpan said the amendment is within the confines of the House legislative capabilities as well as in line with the expiration of the Local Government tenure. He noted that the bill which is timely would check any vacuum especially in the third tier of government which happens to be the pillar of governance.
Also lending their voices, members for Essien Udim, Obong Nse Ntuen and that of Nsit Atai Mr. Mark Eset while calling for accelerated hearing, noted that increasing the number of Transition Committee members to nine is commendable since it will touch some areas which have not yet benefitted.
The motion to pass the amendment was moved by the House Leader, Elder Udo Kierian Akpan while the member representing Mkpat Enin Engr. Otobong Ndem seconded the motion.
Accordingly, the Speaker, ElderAniekanUko directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs. ManduUmoren to communicate the position of the House to the Executive Governor for implementation.
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