Nigeria, May 17 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has doubled down on his insistence that his aides must attend all his appointments, following him around during his daily engagements.

In a statement on Friday, the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Enobong Uwah, said the governor has expressed displeasure at the frequent attitude of the executive members leaving or abandoning the governor while he is still engaging or interacting with people at a venue.

"This is a breach of protocol and therefore unacceptable in all ramifications," Mr Uwah said, emphasising that the statement was a "final warning" to cabinet members that any further occurrence would not be taken lightly.

Mr Eno served as commissioner for Lands and Water...