A’Ibom Commissioner, ALGON Chairman Laud Gov Eno’s Inclusive, Visionary Leadership…As LG Chairmen Mark One Year In Office
The collaborative and impactful leadership strides of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, have been described as impressive and heartwarming by administrators of the state’s local government areas.
Fielding questions from Government House Correspondents at the Governor’s Lodge, Uyo, after Chairmen of the state’s 31 Local Government Areas met with Governor Eno to submit their scorecards for the last year in office, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Frank Archibong, commended the Governor for his conscientious and pragmatic leadership that has brought tangible development and growth to the grassroots.
“We are lucky at this point to have this kind of leadership displayed by our Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. His leadership approach signposts hard work, diligence, and dedication to duty – virtues that run through all those who work with and under him without any deviation.”
According to the Commissioner, exactly one year ago, when the Local Government Chairmen were sworn into office, they hit the ground running, which has today translated into meaningful development in every nook and cranny of the State to complement the ARISE Agenda of the State’s administration.
He specifically appreciated Governor Eno for his timely release of funds as made available to the State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the various development projects criss-crossing the length and breadth of local government areas in the State.
We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available for the local governments to carry out necessary projects for development. We equally thank the Governor for his non-interference in the local government administration, thereby enhancing grassroots development,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairmen of the Local Government Areas, the State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, and Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Dr Uwemedimo Udo, congratulated his colleagues in the State for a successful completion of their one year in office as Chairmen of Local Government Areas.
According to him, “it has been one year of hard work and impactful governance at the grassroots, and the pieces of evidence are all there for everyone to see.”
He commended Governor Eno for his selfless efforts and support to the Chairmen to ensure that the dividends of democracy are effectively delivered at the grassroots for the benefit of the people.
“It has been a great service; a great period of service for our people across different sectors of agriculture, health, infrastructure, security, education, among others, aligning our thoughts, aspirations, and dreams with the spirit of the ARISE Agenda of the Governor,” he said.
“Today, you no longer hear of backlogs of owed gratuities or pensions by the Government. And, this has brought stability and more productivity at the local government administration,” he said.
He noted that Governor Eno’s remarkable vision and drive in synergising with the local government administration have ensured total development, harmony, peace, and growth of the State.
The ALGON Chairman expressed delight to Governor Eno for linking Akwa Ibom State to the centre in Abuja “through his alignment with the governing party, the All Progressives Congress, for a much more rapid development of the State.
He therefore pledged their continued loyalty, solidarity, and support to Governor Eno and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that come 2027, they will all file behind these leaders to vote them back into their offices to continue with their good works to better the lot of the people of the State.
