By Abasi Ita, Calabar
Chieftains of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Akwa Ibom State have applauded Governor Umo Eno for the tremendous achievements recorded within his first year in office.
According to the party stalwarts, the payment of outstanding pension and gratuity arrears, and leave grants, coupled with the various completed or ongoing people-oriented projects scattered around the state clearly showcases the governor as a leader with a passion for his people and one who is also poised to transform the state into an industrial hub.
Speaking while moving a motion for a vote of confidence on the governor, the leader Akwa Ibom PDP National Assembly caucus, Senator Ekong Sampson said “Governor Eno has started very strong and is earning the respect of most Nigerians, his people-centric leadership and inclusive governance have made him a model of democratic governance”
Supporting, the motion, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Udeme Otong described the peaceful and humane disposition of the governor as a catalyst for the development of peace in the Akwa Ibom.
In their separate remarks, the political leaders of Uyo, Eket, and Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Districts, Senator Effiong Bob, Chief Nduese Essien, and Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien respectively commended the Governor for his unprecedented performance and achievements recorded.
In the same vein, the Director General of Umo Eno and Akon Eyakenyi Campaign Organization, Chief Assam Assam SAN, National Executive Council Member of the PDP, Lady Barr Ime Essien Udom, Chairman of ALGON, Hon Iniobong Robson enumerated the numerous impactful strides of the Governor and assured of continuous support even to his second term.
Addressing the stakeholders, Governor Eno expressed delight at the vote of confidence noting that;” the continuous support, love, and support of the political leaders was vital to the impressive scorecard recorded within the first year of this people-oriented administration”
He listed the aviation sector, human capital development, civil service reforms, security, and infrastructure development as key areas where the administration has made substantial progress and investments to sustain the economic revolution in the state.
According to him” With the height attained in infrastructures, housing and rural development, and welfare of the vulnerable, is the next focus of our administration. Already, we have built and handed over ARISE compassionate homes to the vulnerable and elderly, we are targeting a total of 400 homes within his first four years”
In his words, “Having finished one year in office, it is just necessary we hold a stakeholders meeting so we decided to come home which is what we have done today.
“I want to thank all of you for your understanding and support in the projects. I want to believe that all local government areas have benefited from the first phase of the one project per local government, and we will soon begin the second phase.
“One of the projects that touches my heart very dearly is the ARISE compassionate homes. For me, the time we are in now, calls for such infrastructure”
On the forthcoming local government elections, he urged the stakeholders to respect zoning and ensure continuous peace, unity, and supremacy of the party.
Earlier, State Chairman of the Peoples of Democratic Party, Elder Aniekan Akpan commended the stakeholders for their unwavering support for the Pastor Umo Eno led – administration and the Party, and called on all Akwa Ibomites not to relent in their support for the PDP, and the ARISE Agenda of the present administration.