Akwa Ibom Wins Big in New National Governance Rankings
Akwa Ibom State has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states in governance, according to the latest Governance Performance Index (CGPI) released by the Commonwealth
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Akwa Ibom State has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states in governance, according to the latest Governance Performance Index (CGPI) released by the Commonwealth
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