… as LG Chairmen pledge to purchase his nomination form
Following the impactful leadership strides of Governor Umo Eno, the people of Akwa Ibom North-East (Uyo) Senatorial District, have presented him with a communique of endorsement for a second term in office.
Presenting the endorsement communique to the Governor, the leader of the Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob, applauded Governor Eno for his quality leadership, and disclosed that stakeholders of the District decided to meet with him in order to present him the certificate, adding that it iwad consequent upon a recent gathering of the leaders and critical stakeholders of the Senatorial District where he was unanimously endorsed for a second.
He noted that beyond the fact that past governors completed their two terms of four years each, the endorsement was informed by the superlative performance of the Governor in all spheres of the State development.
Senator Bob also noted that they had also endorsed President Bola Tinubu, GCFR as well as the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON
“Last week, we met and endorsed you to continue in office for a second term. It was a very serious business. Having looked at your performance since you came into office as Governor, in all the facets and thematic areas of the ARISE Agenda, we resolved to endorse you for a second term, to continue with your good works.
“Apart from the fact that others have been doing second terms, you have performed exceptionally well, and deserves a second term. We are here to present that communique to you.
“Also, giving the performance of the President, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, we also passed a resolution to endorse him for a second term. And also resolved to support in all ways possible, the reelection of the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON.
In their separate goodwill messages, Ambassador Assam Assam and political leader of Eket, Nigerian High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Senator Ita Enang, Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Kufre Edidem, and the State ALGON Chairman and Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, reaffirmed their trust, support, and confidence in the administration of Governor Umo Eno, and wished him more successes ahead in his leadership.
Moved by their commitment to have the Governor contest for a re-election, the Local Government Chairmen from the Senatorial District offered to purchase his nomination form.
In his remark, Governor Eno appreciated the political leaders and stakeholders of the Senatorial District for their overwhelming endorsement and for the confidence reposed in him and his administration.
He noted that Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District had earlier made their endorsement, and also appreciated everyone who has seen the need for continuity of his administration for full implementation of the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor also commended them for the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, as well as the support extended to the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON.
“I feel humbled and grateful for this show of love, trust, and approval of my continuity as the Governor of our dear State.”
He noted that his administration has remained committed to delivering on the ARISE Agenda, stressing that there was no local government in the State without government projects.
The Governor assured of commitment to an all inclusive and quality leadership in the State to advance the living standard of the people, adding “We will continue to ensure good governance for our people. Our people deserve nothing short of a government that promotes peace, development, and unity of every segment of the State.”
The event also witnessed the presence of the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno – Obareki; the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisory to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; Members of the State Executive Council, among others.
