Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sworn in 27 new commissioners, describing the new State Executive Council as a cabinet of "consolidation and expansion."

In his remark at the ceremony in Uyo on Monday, Mr Eno told the commissioners that their selection was his sole prerogative and added that their loyalty is to him and the state.

"Your loyalty is to the governor and the state," Governor Eno said, urging them to work collaboratively to interpret and deliver on his governance blueprint called Arise Agenda.

"This, I must emphasise, is not a war cabinet but a delivery cabinet. The central and defining element of this Exco is unity of purpose, teamwork, and positive collaborations to deliver on our campaign promis...