GOV ENO HARPS ON COLLABORATION BETWEEN STATE, CHURCH

GOV ENO HARPS ON COLLABORATION BETWEEN STATE, CHURCH

…welcomes Pastor Ashimolowo for Christ Compassion Crusade

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the need for a healthy collaboration between state governments and religious organisations, noting that this will help to advance the course of development and welfare of the people.

The Governor stated this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when he received the convener of the Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW) Crusade, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, who paid a courtesy visit on him at Government House, Uyo.

He said the State was ready to receive and partner with churches and individuals willing to impact on the State and its people.

He commended Pastor Ashimolowo for choosing to come to Akwa Ibom State for his crusade, and for the courtesy visit, and assured that the State will render support where necessary to enable it succeed.

Earlier, Pastor Ashimolowo said his visit was to pay homage to the Governor and to officially notify him of the crusade scheduled to take place from November 23 to 28, 2026.

He disclosed that his crusades are usually conducted alongside free medical services, distribution of food items and other essentials commodities.

He noted that the medical outreach will include surgeries for eye, hernia and fibroid cases, while relief materials such as rice, beans and garri will be distributed to beneficiaries.

Beyond the medical and relief efforts, Ashimolowo said the crusade is targeted at winning 25,000 souls for Christ and reaching all 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State.

He appreciated the Governor for receiving him and his team to the State, and assured that the crusade which will be attended by thousands of people, was well organized to benefit as many as possible.

At the meeting were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, members of the State Executive Council, some religious leaders and other government officials.