By Solomon OKPO
The Akwa Ibom State Government has commenced the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy across all tiers of government operations, effective January 1, 2026, in a decisive move to strengthen transparency, accountability and prudent management of public funds.
Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, announced the policy rollout during his statewide New Year broadcast on Thursday, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to entrench financial discipline and eliminate systemic leakages in the handling of public resources.
The Governor’s declaration gave force to an earlier circular issued on December 31, 2025, by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, which directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), parastatals and government institutions to comply fully with the Treasury Single Account framework.
Under the directive, all Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) accruing to the State is to be paid directly into the State-designated TSA, while all government payments must be processed strictly through the AkwaRemit Platform. MDAs are also mandated to carry out regular reconciliation of TSA transactions to ensure accuracy and accountability.
The State Government described the TSA as a central pillar of its ongoing financial management reforms, designed to block revenue leakages, enhance fiscal oversight and ensure that public funds are deployed efficiently for development purposes.
All MDAs, parastatals and government institutions have been instructed to give the directive wide publicity and ensure strict compliance as the policy takes full effect.
The implementation of the TSA marks another significant step in the Eno administration’s drive to institutionalize transparent governance and restore public confidence in the management of state finances.
