RismadarVoice Reporters
June 3, 2026
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has passed 12 executive bills through first reading and called for the introduction of computer education in public primary schools across the state.
The bills, transmitted to the Assembly by Governor Umo Eno, were read during Tuesday’s plenary session by the Clerk of the House, Mrs. NsikakAbasi Orok.
The motion to receive the bills was moved by the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Otong Bob, and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Hon. Nsidibe Akata.
Among the proposed legislations are bills seeking to establish the Akwa Ibom State Betting and Lottery Regulatory Agency, Office of the Public Defender, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, and the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service.
Other bills include the establishment of the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System Agency, Senior Citizens Agency, Hotels and Tourism Development Commission, Fiscal Responsibility Board, DAKADDA Skills Acquisition Centre, Geographic Information Services, and Public Procurement Regulations Agency, as well as an amendment bill for the State Hospital Management Board.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, described the bills as important to the state’s development and referred them to the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics and Privileges for further legislative scheduling.
Meanwhile, the Assembly resolved to urge the Ministry of Education and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to introduce and deploy computer education at the primary and basic education levels across public schools in the state.
The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the member representing Urue Offong Oruko State Constituency, Hon. (Mrs.) Prescious Selong, who highlighted the need to equip pupils with digital skills from an early age.
Lawmakers including Hon. Moses Essien (Ibiono Ibom), Hon. Eric Akpan (Nsit Ibom), and Hon. Prince Ukpong Akpabio (Essien Udim) supported the motion, stressing that access to computer education would help bridge the digital divide and provide greater opportunities for pupils in public schools.
The House further mandated its Committee on Education to monitor implementation of the resolution, while the Speaker directed the Clerk to communicate the decision to the relevant authorities for action.
Plenary was subsequently adjourned until Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
