A’Ibom Clan Heads Pass Vote of Confidence on Gov Eno’s Executed Programmes
...Gives Backing To A’Ibom Amended Traditional Rulers Law, Cap 155 of 2022
The Assembly of Clan Heads, Akwa Ibom State, has passed a vote of confidence on the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, for the successes so far achieved by his administration and his commitment to heralding the state into its Golden Era.
Quoting the Holy Scripture “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice…” as contained in Proverbs 29:2, the body said the royal fathers have seen the manifestation of this prophetic declaration in his administration since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.
President, Assembly of Clan Heads, AKS
The royal fathers, in a goodwill message to the governor and signed by its president, HRH Okuku Sylvanus Obot Udoekanem, and secretary, HRH Etebom Nsidibe J. Etuk, issued after a state executive meeting held in Uyo on Friday, extolled Pastor Eno for the numerous positive actions and development initiatives he has undertaken to improve the fortunes of the state, thereby ensuring that the people enjoy a new lease of life.
The body listed these to include interventions in health, education, agriculture, road works, a new phase of life at Akpan Andem Market, and the payment of gratuities and pensions to retired primary school teachers and other retired civil servants, among others.
It was noted that, as a mark of commitment to herald Akwa Ibom State into her golden era, the governor held the Akwa Ibom Dialogue to unbundle the Arise Agenda, the laudable development blueprint of his administration, at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, from Monday, July 24, to Thursday, July 27, 2023.
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The clan heads also commended Pastor Eno for improving the welfare of traditional rulers and ensuring that the prestige of the state’s traditional institution is enhanced in line with what is obtainable in other parts of Nigeria by assenting to the amended Traditional Rulers Law, Cap. 155 of 2022, as passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
The message reads, “As a mark of commitment to herald Akwa Ibom State into her Golden Era, you held the Akwa Ibom Dialogue to unbundle the ARISE Agenda, the laudable development blueprint of your administration, at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, from Monday, July 24 to Thursday, July 27, 2023.
“We have seen several positive actions and development initiatives covering interventions in various sectors, namely: health, education, agriculture, road works, a new phase of life at Akpan Andem Market, and the payment of gratuities and pensions to retired primary school teachers and other retired civil servants, among others.
“We also commend you for improving the welfare of traditional rulers and ensuring that the prestige of the state’s traditional institutions is enhanced in line with what is obtainable in other parts of Nigeria by assenting to the amended Traditional Rulers Law, Cap. 155 of 2022, as passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
“In declaring our total solidarity for the continued success of your administration, we make bold to pass a vote of confidence in your able leadership of Akwa Ibom State. We assure you that we will use our positions as Clan Heads to collaborate with all tiers at the grassroots to ensure peace, unity, tranquillity and development.”
They prayed to the Almighty God to prosper his reign and grant him more wisdom, peace, and good health.
