A’Ibom Tourism, Blue Economy Dev’t Top On ARISE Agenda – Gov Eno
... Commends Editi Effiong for Projecting State's Tourism Potentials
As part of efforts to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on an inspection of a locale of a movie “The Black Book 2,” (Old Scores) at Ishiet Beach /Market in Uruan Local Government Area.
He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong for his talent, vision, inspiration and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.
Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.
“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.
“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.
“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.
The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.
” We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.
“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this state in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.
On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the state as one of the most treasured locations in the country.
