Board of Directors
The Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency is governed by a Board inaugurated by His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, tasked with ensuring transparency, accountability, and the effective administration of the ARISE Food Security Programme.
"This Board is tasked with the onerous responsibility of administering our ARISE Food Security Programme. This is our bold and compassionate intervention at this critical moment when the prices of our staple food items such as rice, beans and garri have soared beyond the immediate reach of the poor and most vulnerable."
— His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Board Members
Hon. Unyime Etim
General Manager / Secretary
Commissioner, Ministry of Economic Development
Ministry Representative
Economic DevelopmentCommissioner, Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry Representative
AgricultureCommissioner, Ministry of Justice
Ministry Representative
JusticeCommissioner, Ministry of Internal Security
Ministry Representative
Internal SecurityState Chairman, ALGON
Member — Association of Local Governments of Nigeria
ALGONAkparawa Idorenyin Raphael
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Matters
Mrs. Affiong Ibanga
Chamber of Commerce Representative
AK Chamber of CommerceWhat the Board Is Charged With
- Ensure transparency and accountability in the administration of food programmes.
- Follow the blueprint for the ARISE Food Security Programme strictly.
- Work closely with the Ministries of Economic Development and Agriculture.
- Liaise with food producers, distributors, and stakeholders.
- Acquire buffer stock to ensure government intentions for the programme are met.
- Administer programmes based on the updated Social Register.
- Be ready for audit at any time by any group of persons.
- Administer food vouchers to the most vulnerable through designated redemption centres.