GOVERNOR ENO INAUGURATES NEW ULTRA-MODERN NSIT IBOM COUNCIL OFFICE COMPLEX

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GOVERNOR ENO INAUGURATES NEW ULTRA-MODERN NSIT IBOM COUNCIL OFFICE COMPLEX

….As Transition Chairman Presents Scorecard, Empowers Agro-Trainees with cash

By Josephine Etuk

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday inaugurated a new ultramodern Administrative office complex in Nsit Ibom Local Government Council Secretariat.

The landmark project named, PASTOR UMO ENO ARISE ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (Peace House) was initiated and constructed to a certain degree by previous administration of the former Council Chairman, Hon Mfon Ekong, and completed by the present Transition Chairman, Hon Otobong Aaron.

Speaking during the inauguration, the Governor commended the Transition Chairman of the Council , Hon Otobong Aaron for prioritizing the completion of the project, noting that her commitment, focus ,continuity and excellence driven spirit propelled her to bring it onstream for the use of the people, her achievements in other sectors, describing her as a great performer who has earned the trust of her people, while also acknowledging the foresight and contribution of the former Council Chairman, Hon Mfon Ekong for her vision to initiate the construction of the office complex during her time in office.

“I think the last woman planted this, the next woman that came after her saw the need to complete what her gender started,so kudos to the two of you.”

Governor Eno who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Frank Archibong, used the medium to call on all political office holders to give a good account of themselves in whatever capacity they serve and most importantly, impact the lives of the people positively.

“This project is for the good of Nsit Ibom people, and not for the glory of anybody. So whenever you have an opportunity to be in any public office, know that it’s not only for you but for the people. Give your best so that posterity will be kind to you when the time comes.”

He applauded the mega Agricultural venture of the Council Chairman – the Arise demonstration farm in line with his Arise Agenda, worth emulating, stressing the need for everyone to return to the farm to enhance Agricultural productivity for food sufficiency in the face of the present hike in prices of food items.

“There is need for everyone to go back to the farm. In those days ,our parents used to go to the backyard farm to get food items to cook for everybody in the house. But these days, it is no longer so, everyone wants to buy from the market. If we all could practice subsistence farming, I think we will have enough to feed ourselves and others”, he added.

The Governor thanked the people of Nsit Ibom for the support to his administration, and enjoined them to close ranks ,unite and speak with one voice for the common good of all.

Earlier, the Chairman of Nsit Ibom LGA Hon. Otobong Aaron, while speaking on the milestone, stated that she was moved to complete the Administrative office complex initiated by her predecessor, Hon. Mfon Ekong in 2012 which was uncompleted, to create adequate office accommodation for staff and executives of the Council .

Hon Aaron, who is also the PDP Chairmanship flag bearer in the forth coming Local Government election, eulogized the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, thanking him for his support in making the project to see the light of day through substantial funding.

“It is most worthy to note that this milestone of a new administrative block became a reality because of the magnanimity of our dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. This informed the naming of this complex after him in recognition of his sterling leadership and impact on the people of Nsit Ibom and Akwa Ibom in general”.

The outgoing Council boss presented her Scorecard within her nine months in office to include; monthly cash support to 110 indigene selected from the 11 wards of the LGA,skills acquisition and empowerment of youths of the area, Arise Demonstration farm, payment of bursary to 200 students studying in tertiary institutions,amongst others.

Goodwill messages were presented by the member representing Nsit Ibom State Constituency, Hon Eric Akpan, the Political leader of Nsit Ibom, Major General Paul Isang rtd, Political leader of Uyo Senatorial district, Senator Effiong Bob, wife of the former Military Governor of the State, Mrs Funmi Nkanga and the representative of the Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ibom, Eteidung Udeme Isaac.

The occasion featured presentation of cash donation of N300,000 (three hundred thousand Naira) to each of the 33 Agro-Trainees selected from the eleven wards courtesy of the Chairman, Hon Otobong Aaron.

The well attended event was graced by the Special Adviser, Bureau of Political and Legislative Affairs, Hon.Nkanga, Okobo Transition Chairman, Hon George Henshaw, Chairman SUBEB, Hon Anietie Etuk, former Council Chairmen, Hon Joshua Asuquo, Hon Victor Umondak other political, class, paramilitary personnel, great sons and daughters of the area. Also present were ,the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Elder Ini Ikie, Directors of the Ministry , Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Amos Etuk, traditional Rulers, women and Youth groups .

Information and PR Unit
Min of LG&CA
3/9/24

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