Akwa Ibom Gov’t adopts TSA to curb fraud.

The Akwa Ibom State government has resolved to implement the Single Treasury Account (TSA) policy to curtail widespread corruption in government and allied institutions. 

Speaking to journalists at the end of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, explained that the government approved the formal adoption of the TSA policy to enhance revenue efficiency, block leakages, and promote transparency.

Umanah said the government has also approved several initiatives, including the renewal of the maintenance contract for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, construction of roads and sanitation facilities, as well as replacement of worn-out sporting equipment for the Akwa Ibom Sports Festival. 

The Commissioner also noted that the government has approved the commencement of Phase 3 of the free food distribution programme across the 31 local government areas, with the construction of sanitation and hygiene facilities in public spaces and institutions in four local government areas as a pilot scheme to make the state Open Defecation Free (ODF). 

Additionally, the State Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) for 2026-2028 has also been approved, which will be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for legislative action.

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