Gov Eno Reaffirms Commitment to Support Outstanding Akwa Ibom Sons and Daughters

Gov Eno Reaffirms Commitment to Support Outstanding Akwa Ibom Sons and Daughters

✍🏻 Henshaw NYONG.

“𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘬𝘸𝘢 𝘐𝘣𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.”

That was the assurance given by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on Wednesday, shortly after his arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, where he interacted with Government House correspondents.

The Governor, who had just returned from an official trip to the United Kingdom, stated that his administration will continue to identify with and support indigenes of the state making remarkable impact across the globe. He maintained that such recognition was not only to honour them but also to inspire other Akwa Ibom youths to embrace hard work, sacrifice and excellence.

Governor Eno disclosed that during the visit, he met with British-based boxing champion of Akwa Ibom origin, Moses Itauma, as well as the Mayor of Islington, Jason Utitofon, both of whom he described as worthy ambassadors of the state. He noted that their achievements have further reinforced the belief that Akwa Ibom sons and daughters can excel anywhere in the world without relying on godfathers, but through commitment and discipline.

While commending Itauma and Utitofon, the State Chief Executive emphasized that his administration would continue to provide the needed encouragement for Akwa Ibom people who distinguish themselves in their chosen fields.

In a related development, the Governor disclosed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja was aimed at ensuring 24-hour electricity supply in Akwa Ibom. He explained that the agreement would particularly benefit unserved and underserved communities that are not connected to the national grid.

He further announced that the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Power Summit, scheduled for September 18 and 19 in collaboration with the REA, would provide a roadmap for achieving reliable and sustainable power supply in the state. He maintained that the initiative is part of his ARISE Agenda to boost industrial growth, improve livelihoods and strengthen the local economy.