As Akwa Ibom New Head of Civil Service Mrs Elsie Peters Assumes Office Tomorrow 

As Akwa Ibom New Head of Civil Service Mrs Elsie Peters Assumes Office Tomorrow 

By Samuel Anthony

All is set for the swearing-in of Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters as the new Head of Civil Service in Akwa Ibom State tomorrow, Tuesday.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwa, who described the appointment as a strategic step in strengthening the state’s administrative architecture in line with the vision of Governor Umo Eno.

Mrs. Peters, an indigene of Ikot Akpandem in Eket Local Government Area, brings to the role an impressive blend of administrative experience, security intelligence expertise, and proven leadership within the civil service.

A distinguished career civil servant, she has served the state for more than two decades, rising through the ranks with a record of excellence, diligence, and discipline.

She holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Science in Public Order and Information Management, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sociology and Anthropology.

Her academic background is complemented by extensive professional trainings both within Nigeria and internationally, covering intelligence analysis, crime prevention, public administration, leadership, and security management.

Before her nomination as Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Peters served as Permanent Secretary in the Special Services Department of the Governor’s Office, where she oversaw sensitive security operations, coordinated intelligence reports, and represented the state at crucial federal security meetings.

She is also an accomplished resource person, being involved in training hundreds of civil servants in security administration and public service ethics.

Over the course of her career, she has earned multiple recognitions, including the Adamawa State NYSC Honours Award, the Most Hardworking Civil Servant Award, and several commendations for punctuality, service delivery, and professionalism.

According to the release by tge Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Mrs. Peters’ elevation reflects the administration’s confidence in her competence, experience, and capacity to strengthen the civil service for improved efficiency and service delivery.

Top government officials, civil servants, and dignitaries are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony at the Banquet Hall of Government House.