DAY 2: AKSG 3-DAY EXCO MINISTERIAL BRIEFINGS/END OF YEAR

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DAY 2: AKSG 3-DAY EXCO MINISTERIAL BRIEFINGS/END OF YEAR

Gov. Eno is a jinx breaker, sets record as the first Governor to offer his administration for public appraisal

Ataobong Akpan

The second day of deliberations at the Exco Ministerial Briefings/End of Year Review by the Akwa Ibom State Government is already underway with the Governor of Akwa Ibom, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno PhD, preceding over the discussions.

The event which is taking place at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo has drawn critical stakeholders, professionals and government officials to brainstorm and critically access the achievements of the Government for year 2024.

Speaking on the theme “An Assessment of Democratic Governance and Infrastructural Development in Akwa Ibom State,” Professor Onuoha commended the Governor for his exemplary leadership style, while noting that the Governor has fulfilled on the promises he made to the Akwa Ibom people.

Presenting a review of the achievements of each ministry in line with the Arise Agenda, the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh, spoke on why tourism is important in the State as a potent way of making earnings.

He also hinted on the achievements recorded with the Christmas Unplugged celebrations and the plans of the State Government to resuscitate The Ikot Abasi Tourism Hub in the State. According to the Sir Udoh, Ikot Abasi holds a very great significance in the tourism sector of the State, especially owing to its great connection with the history of Nigeria.

The commissioner while speaking also hint on beautifying Akwa Ibom State and making it a center for tourism as plans to construct Uyo Convention Centre was revealed.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Offiong Offor also presented her review on the achievements of the Ministry in the year 2024. She highlighted that the ministry has successfully distributed agricultural inputs to 12,000 farmers and assets to 13,009 farmers which included poultry, birds, fingerlings, poultry feeds, multivitamins and tomato processing machines.

Also briefing the house, Sir Monday Ebong Uko, the Commissioner for Youths noted that the ministry has succeeded in training over 800 youths under Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Centre (Ibom-LED) and has approved four million Naira which is to be distributed at N500,000 each as starter plans for the trainees.

Addressing critical stakeholders and participants at the Briefings, Governor Umo Eno advised that owing to the present economic situation in Nigeria, it will be amiss to create new industries, especially as comings are folding up.

Instead, Governor Eno has proposed that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) should be supported and developed as a way of engendering a potent middle class.

Commending the Governor for his exceptional leadership, a stakeholder in the State; Chief Nduese Essien noted that it is important to note that this is the first time a sitting Governor is giving himself and his administration out for public appraisal adding that Akwa Ibom State is blessed to have a leader like, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno.

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