…as Bulk Purchase Agency commences documentation of more food agents
1.) Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency has commenced electronic payment to agents and food vendors for redeemed food vouchers given to vulnerable members of the society under Governor Umo Eno”s Food Security Programme across the 31 Local Government Areas of the State.
2) A Statement from the Media Unit of the Agency noted that the exercise commenced Thursday, 25th April 2024 at the agency’s office, in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo witnessed a large turn out of agents and food vendors who went through the voucher authentication process, documentation and payment.
3). Speaking with newsmen shortly after receiving credit alert on their cell phones and an invoice from the agency, the agents and food vendors who were full of excitement, praised Governor Umo Eno for supporting their businesses and for providing succor to vulnerable members of the society through the ARISE food security programme.
4). The agents and vendors including, Mrs
Imaobong Michael from Etinan local government area, Mercy Etim Okon, from Nsit Atai, ward 3, in idiaba Village, Ofonime Udeme Bassey, a dealer on food stuffs at Urua okpokpo, who hails from Ikot Oku Ikono in Uyo, local government area, Chinedu Victor, a food dealer at Anua, Ward 3, Uyo local government area, Ekaette Etim Asuquo, a trader at Nung Udoe Ibesikpo, Bassey Ibanga from Nsit-Atai, among others described the verification and payment process as smooth, and appreciated Governor Umo Eno for the Initiative.
5). They equally hailed the Chairman, management and staff of the Akwa Ibom Bulk Purchase Agency, AKBPA, for a job well done.
6) In his remarks, the Chairman, Akwa Ibom Bulk Purchase Agency, Rt. Hon. Dan Akpan who was on hand to monitor the exercise to ensure a smooth verification and payment process, explained that the agency was leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the food security programme of the Umo Eno led administration succeeds.
7). Rt. Hon. Akpan who was flanked by the General Manager and Secretary of the agency, Hon. Unyime Etim , ICT team led by Dr Frank Ekpeyong and other supporting staff of the agency, further explained that flagg off exercise which continues tommorow, Friday also features the capturing of new agents from across the wards in the State to strengthen the food distribution process.
8) The exercise today covered nine local governments of Uyo Senatorial District, while Eket and Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Districts will take their turns , friday ,26th and Tuesday, May 7th
Media Unit
Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency
Uyo,
25/4/2024
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