Akwa Ibom governor swears-in 31 local government chairmen- The newly-elected local government chairmen and their deputies have assumed office in Akwa Ibom state - Governor Udom Emmanuel has sworn-in the elected officials with a charge to them to focus on serving the people diligently - The governor also admonished them to focus on governance rather than politics PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Governor Udom Emmanuel has sworn in newly-elected local government chairmen and vice-chairmen for the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom state. During the swearing-in ceremony, the governor tasked the elected officials to focus on service to the people rather than engage in unproductive partisanship. A statement from the Akwa Ibom state government seen by Legit.ng on Monday, December 7 revealed that the swearing-in formalities were held at Government House, Uyo. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Read also Okowa: A place should be provided for traditional rulers in Nigeria's constitution While congratulating the new council bosses, the governor urged them to see their assumption of office as a call to service at a very critical time, harping on the need to work diligently and remain focused on their job. Governor Emmanuel used the opportunity to debunk speculations that his administration was seizing local government funds. He explained that the state government has been intervening severally to offset local government liabilities, especially in ensuring that salaries and pensions of primary school teachers and other employees are paid in time, as well as clearing of other liabilities. He restated the commitment of his administration to remain accountable and transparent and appealed to some segments of the populace to stop writing unfounded rumours about his government on social media. Recall that the governor recently reinstated 403 workers earlier sacked following a government investigation into an illegal recruitment scandal that rocked the State Local Government Service Commission in 2019. Read also Why Niger Delta governors called for resource control, restructuring - Gov Okowa Officials of the Udom administration said the government reinstated the workers as part of moves to boost employment in Akwa Ibom. In a related development, Governor Emmanuel recently issued directives for the immediate employment of 1000 teachers to shore up the manpower in secondary schools in Akwa Ibom state. According to a press statement issued by the Akwa Ibom state government and seen by Legit.ng on Thursday, November 26, the governor also ordered the release of the 2019 teachers' promotion interview results. I sold my house to run for governorship election | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The newly-elected local government chairmen and their deputies have assumed office in Akwa Ibom state - Governor Udom Emmanuel has sworn-in the elected officials with a charge to them to focus on serving the people diligently - The governor also admonished them to focus on governance rather than politics PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng