* Umo Bassey Eno,
Akwa Ibom State Governor.
The Pathfinder
Saturday January 3, 2026
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The Akwa Ibom State Government has commenced payment of a one-time ₦50,000 transport allowance to applicants who participated in the recently concluded Civil Service Recruitment Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The payment follows an earlier directive by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Bassey Eno, to support all candidates who took part in the CBT exercise with transport assistance.
According to official information, the disbursement is being coordinated by the Ministry of Science and Digital Economy through direct transfers to bank accounts earlier submitted by applicants on the Akwa Ibom State Employment Portal. Applicants have been clearly advised not to submit new bank details and to disregard any unofficial requests for personal or banking information.
In line with the Governor’s emphasis on transparency and accountability, applicants and members of the public can track payment progress in real time on the Employment Portal. Live statistics reflecting payments processed as at 11:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026, are displayed on the platform and will continue to update as payments are made in batches.
Applicants can log into their portal accounts to:
Confirm payment status
Monitor progress in real time
Download an official payment receipt under the “Payments” section once payment is completed
Beneficiaries who have not yet received the allowance have been urged to remain patient until Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as payment processing is ongoing. After that date, enquiries should be made strictly through the official support channels provided by the Ministry of Science and Digital Economy.
For enquiries, applicants may contact the official employment support email or the government-designated helpline number provided on the Employment Portal. Applicants are strongly advised to rely only on these approved channels for all payment-related matters.
The Akwa Ibom State Government reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the effective use of digital platforms in public service delivery, in line with the ARISE Agenda.
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