We’ll create Christ-centred govt – Eno assures Akwa Ibom residents at Easter

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has assured the people of his commitment to creating a future defined by hope and faith while promoting ideals of a Christ-centred government.

In his Easter message in Uyo on Sunday, the governor also urged the people to play politics of conviction and not of rancor as the political season begins.

‘’As the political season unfolds, I urge you, as I always do, to ensure that politics does not divide us; that we should play politics of conviction and not of confrontation or attrition.

‘’Just as the Risen Christ brought hope, redemption and salvation, we will continue to roll our sleeves up and work to improve the welfare and well-being of our people. We will create a future that is defined by hope and faith in the ennobling ideals of a Christ-centred government we had promised you,” Eno said.

The governor, while reeling out his achievements in all sectors since assumption of office especially in the last calendar year, thanked the people for believing in him and supporting his decision to align the state with the centre by joining the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

‘’Together with your overwhelming support, we made a decisive and timely progressive movement to align our state with the centre, and given the unfolding political dynamics today, you will agree with us that we were right in our decision.’’

Speaking on the poor level of electricity supply in the state, the governor stated that following the passage of the Federal Electricity Act, 2023, and the Power Summit held last September in the state, a detailed Roadmap on Power has been initiated and would be implemented by consultants.

He noted that his government has established the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission and Akwa Ibom State Electrification Agency to kick-start the process of onboarding electricity generation and distribution in the state.

“In the coming weeks, we will announce the names of the five professionals who would run the commission and I am hopeful that the State House of Assembly will confirm their nomination expeditiously.

“We feel the pain that our people are going through with epileptic power supply. Even though this is a national problem, but we are on the way to provide regular electricity to our people,” he added.

We’ll create Christ-centred govt – Eno assures Akwa Ibom residents at Easter