Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the over 40 new and impactful projects initiated across various sectors in the State.
Speaking at the second Monthly Delivery Meeting at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor urged Commissioners and Delivery Advisors to take their assignments seriously and ensure that the projects are delivered according to specification and timelines.
“Let me add here that we are executing these projects without borrowing a kobo from any bank. While we may not foreclose the possibility in the future of borrowing to complete projects, but I wish to state here that, through prudent management of resources, such as trimming the size of government and elimination of wastages, we are able to free up resources for us to undertake these audacious and impactful projects.”
The Governor who had invited some stakeholders to be part of the meeting, as part of his strict adherence to the spirit of inclusivity, said “I am sure that with the presentations today, you will be convinced that truly, Akwa Ibom is rising and on the right trajectory- and by the time we finish our first term, and our people reward us with a second term, we will indeed be the sub-national to beat in Nigeria.”
Appraising the different presentations including the progress of work at the Industrial Park, Ewet Luxury Garden, Ibom City Bus, Ikot Ekpene Market, Ibom Hotel, Abuja, Ibom Sports Academy, rebranding of Ibom Paint, staff and pensioners verification exercise and the proposed ARISE Shopping City, AKBC House, and others, he urged the delivery advisors not to relent in their efforts to meet the target deadlines.
The Governor likened the delivery meeting to a situation room, as obtained in other climes -where critical developmental decisions are taken and deliverables and outcomes tabled.
He appreciated the stakeholders present for taking part in the meeting.
In his remark, Senator Ekong Sampson
representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development said the meeting was an experience for him, adding that having served in the State Executive Council and now Senate, the development was novel and laudable.
He said the administration has a very good road map for development of the State, adding “We are proud of you and we will continue to support you for eight years. You have the full support of Abuja for eight years.”
Also speaking, Ambassador Asam Asam SAN, appreciated the Governor for the invitation to be part of the meeting, saying it was “an opportunity to help us see what you are doing from inside. There is no one who would leave here without knowing that you are charting a good course.”
On his part, Senator Effiong Bob said he was delighted at the development, and the decision to appoint Delivery Advisors, adding that he has no regrets for the decision to be the Governor’s “guarantor.”
Also at the meeting were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Aniekan Akpan, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien, Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, members of the State Executive Council, Delivery Advisors, Board Chairmen and Heads of agencies.