The Akwa Ibom State Government is integrating Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) staff into the main state payroll to grant them the same benefits as other public servants, confirmed Head of Service Elder Effiong Essien in Uyo on Thursday.

Governor Umo Eno’s administration has released ₦60 billion toward a ₦90 billion backlog in gratuities, promotions, and entitlements, aiming to clear retiree payments promptly upon retirement. Recent pension increases include ₦20,000 for retirees from 2000, ₦15,000 for 2011 cohorts, and ₦500,000 for former permanent secretaries.

Since February 2025, the new ₦80,000 minimum wage has applied retroactively to November 2024 after verifying 53,000 of 55,000 civil servants. The state offsets 7.5 percent pension contributions with a ₦500 million monthly release, reimbursing 15 Local Education Authorities so far.

To improve living conditions, the governor has donated 150 two‑bedroom bungalows to junior staff. A digital pensioner‑verification portal also streamlined confirmations—even overseas.

Addressing healthcare brain drain, Akwa Ibom is training specialist doctors under service bonds and recruiting 600 medical personnel plus 100 safety officers for its new Occupational Safety Department.