President Tinubu Pledges Stronger Collaboration With Akpabio, Eno, To Boost Development
...As Ikot Ekpene Traditional Rulers Endorse President, Akpabio, Eno for Re-election in 2027
Nigeria’s President, Senator Bola Tinubu, GCFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a stronger partnership with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to accelerate growth and development in the state.
Addressing a mammoth crowd during a grand endorsement in their honour by the Traditional Rulers of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District at Ikot Ekpene Sports Stadium on Saturday, January 24, 2025, President Tinubu commended the Royal Fathers for the honour and confidence reposed in him, Senator Akpabio and Governor Eno.
President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Akpabio, said, “I especially appreciate this endorsement for our re-election in 2027. It is indeed a great testament to our people-oriented development strides; I don’t take it for granted. Thank you so much.
“With this unprecedented endorsement by our revered Royal Fathers, I assure you of my stronger collaboration with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno to ensure that Akwa Ibom State is duly funded to witness much more development and transformation for the good of the people,” he added.
On his part, Senator Akpabio described the action of the royal fathers as “historic, laudable, and heartwarming, and it is a strong call and huge motivation for us to continue to work harder to better the lot of our state.”
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Earlier, Governor Eno thanked the traditional leaders for the honour and the trust they have in them and promised to ensure that more impactful development and quality governance are optimally delivered to the people.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. For this honour to us, we are earnestly much more energised to drive our State to greater heights of development and growth for the benefit of our people,” the Governor said.
Welcoming the leaders and people of the state to Ikot Ekpene, the Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, described the three leaders, President Tinubu, Senator Akpabio, and Governor Eno, as a team that is exceptionally focused on people’s peace, welfare and development.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Chairman on the occasion, Itai Afe Annang, Obong Blaise Awakama, extolled the impactful leadership of President Tinubu, the Senate President and Governor Eno in the country and in Akwa Ibom State.
Obong Awakama disclosed that the endorsement was a product of the decision of the traditional rulers of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District to appreciate and encourage the beneficiaries to continue in their remarkable and people-centric leadership beyond 2027.
In their separate goodwill messages, the State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, the Minister of State, Petroleum (Gas), Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo; House of Representatives members led by Rt Hon Unyime Idem, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong and the Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, Hon. Victor Antai, among others, eulogised the life-touching leadership attainments of the trio who were honoured, stressing that their unique peaceful leadership approach was worth recognising and supporting.
The high point of the occasion was the official presentation of the Memorandum of Endorsement, MoE, by the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Akuku Saviour Sylvester Udofia, to President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, and Governor Eno for their re-election and continuation in office beyond 2027.
The epoch-making event was graced by members of the National Assembly, members of the State House of Assembly, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; members of the State Executive Council, Local Government Chairmen, members of the traditional institution across the State, religious leaders, political stalwarts, captains of industry, and others.
