Unyime Idem has facilitated the employment of an Akwa Ibom indigene, Andimek Essang Ibekwe, into a leading Federal Government agency, reaffirming his commitment to expanding Akwa Ibom representation in strategic federal institutions. ‎He described the gesture as part of the gradual fulfilment of his target to facilitate the employment of 1,000 Akwa Ibom people into key Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). ‎Idem expressed optimism that sustained representation of Akwa Ibom people in federal MDAs would, in the next 10 to 15 years, produce directors, permanent secretaries and other top management officials from the state. ‎He said this would help attract more federal projects and programmes to Akwa Ibom, reduce pressure on the state government, and address the existing quota gap that limits Akwa Ibom presence in managerial positions at the federal level. ‎Responding, Ibekwe expressed gratitude to Idem for facilitating her employment and pledged to make him and Akwa Ibom State proud through exemplary conduct and strong performance in her new place of work.