NAMES OF HONOURABLE COMMISSIONERS SINCE INCEPTION:

Engr. Dr. Linus O. Asuquo (2001 - 2007)

Dr. Bassey Edet Antai ( August 2007  - July 2008

Mr. Samuel John Effanga July 2008  till date)

NAMES OF PERMANENT SECRETARIES SINCE INCEPTION:

Obong Nkpoette Effanga (2001-2005)    

Mrs Comfort Uyai Ekaette (FSTAN) (April 2006 till date) Appointed Permanent Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Government on October 2000.

STRUCTURE:

·        Administration & Finance

·        Planning, Research & Statistics

·        Engineering

·        Technology

·        Science

Objectives of the Ministry

• Promote and sustain the development and co-ordination of Science and Technology relevant to the needs and circumstances of the State and Nation

• Develop, through education and training, high quality human resources and recognize excellence in their contribution to the State.

• Ensure that scientific and technological development improve the welfare of the citizens.

• Establish, promote and maintain private sector linkages in Science and Technology.

• Utilize the results of worldwide research and development to strengthen such production sectors as agriculture and industry.

• Increase the State's competitiveness in trade. Create, increase and maintain an indigenous Science and Technology base through research and development.

• To develop and create information awareness in Science &Technology;.

• To develop indigenous talents in Science & Technology;.

• To develop Science & Technology for creation of wealth, enhance quality of life and develop competitive technology through applied science  research;..

• To ensure that Akwa Ibom State plays a leadership role in the Science and Technology development efforts of Nigeria.

Responsibilities of the Ministry

To Transform Akwa Ibom State into a technology-driven economy, thus creating prosperity for our people and communities by developing superior infrastructure and processes that will support the responsible exploitation of our natural endowments for growth and sustainable development.