AFAHA-ATAI VILLAGE HAILS GOV UMO ENO’S IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP
…Endorses Pastor Eno, Akan Tommey for a second term in office
… As Elder Iniobong Akpan, SA Electronic Media describes Pastor Eno as a promise keeper.
In a breathtaking event, on Saturday 24 August, 2024, the Afaha-Atai Village in Eket Local Government Area, have hailed Governor Umo Eno for his people centric and impactful leadership, especially in the areas of educational advancement as encapsulated in his Arise Agenda
They lauded the Governor for the remodeling/ renovation of Government Primary School Afaha-Atai and his personal commitment towards the welfare of Akwa Ibom people
Speaking in a Press Conference at Government Primary School Afaha Atai, the Village Head-elect, Chief Bassey Enobong, commended Governor Umo Eno for renovating the primary school, constructing a perimeter fence and drilling a bore hole for the school in fulfillment of his promise to the community.
Text of the Press Conference reads in parts, “We wish to applaud and commend the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno for his personal commitment and that of his administration towards ensuring educational advancement in our community.
“Your Excellency, Afaha Atai community is appreciative of the ARISE Agenda of your administration which stands for Agricultural Revolution, Rural Development, Infrastructural Maintenance/Advancement, Security Management and Educational Advancement. It is the hope of Afaha Atai people that this would further help to strengthen the inclusive economic growth and development in our community.
Speaking further, Chief Enobong thanked the Governor for his laudable efforts in renovating the Afaha Atai Government Primary School, noting that the remodelled/renovated project is a testament of the Governor commitment to improve educational infrastructure and provide conducive learning environment for their children.
While commending the Governor for appointment of their political leader, Chief Assam Assam, SAN as DG of Government Business, and other appointees, they appealed to him to provide more classroom blocks at Government Secondary School Afaha Atai to accommodate the overflowing student population, construction of abandoned Afaha Atai -Ikot Ibiok Road and Health Center Road to alleviate the suffering of the people in the area.
They also extended belated birthday wishes to Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong.
“On this note, we pledge our support to Governor Umo Eno’s “ARISE Agenda” and endorse him for a second term in office come 2027. We thank the Transition Chairman of Eket Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Mkpisong Akaniyene Tommey Ikott for his purposeful leadership and adopt him for a second term in office,” Chief Enobong submitted.
Speaking also, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Elder Iniobong Akpan, applauded the Governor for keeping to his promise by renovating the school and putting a perimeter fence for the security of the pupils, noting that his action has endeared him to the people of Afaha Atai community.
He also appealed to the Chief Executive to swap the secondary school with the primary school due to an influx of students, pleading that the road linking Afaha Atai with Ikot Ibiok should be considered for construction.
The meeting also had in attendance; Rev Nssien, Mr Nelson Mkpandiok, Chairman Afaha-Atai Village council, Village Heads of Ede Urua, Iko – Ekwa, Mr Kalu , Youths, Women and other notable sons and daughters of Afaha-Atai Village.
