Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reviewed the performance of his administration over the last three years, declaring that his government has delivered substantially on its campaign promises and deserves another term in office.
In a state-wide broadcast titled, “Promises Made and Promises Fulfilled: Onward to Arise 2.0,” Governor Eno highlighted achievements across critical sectors of the state economy under his administration’s ARISE Agenda blueprint, saying the progress recorded so far positions him favourably for re-election.
The governor said his administration’s accomplishments were made possible through the support of President Bola Tinubu, whom he credited for creating more fiscal space for sub-national governments, as well as former governors of the state, including Obong Victor Attah, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Udom Emmanuel.
“Let me thank our past leaders for the great work they did, which today we are determined to deepen and expand the rings and layers of our growth and shared prosperity,” he said.
Eno also acknowledged the support of key stakeholders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom APC Chairman Stephen Ntukekpo, women groups, youths, students, clergy, civil society organisations, the media and civil servants for contributing to what he described as the smooth running of the state.
“On May 29, 2023, when I stood before you and gave my inaugural speech, I had made clear concrete promises anchored around the ARISE Agenda, our developmental blueprint.
“Today, I make bold to state unequivocally that we have ticked all the boxes and are rearing to do even more when, by the grace of God, you return me for another four-year tour of duty next year,” he stated.
Highlighting achievements in agriculture, the governor said his administration had launched the Oil Palm Tree Crop Revolution aimed at restoring Akwa Ibom’s position as a leading oil palm producer in the country.
He also pointed to the establishment of the Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company, which he said would provide subsidised equipment to farmers, alongside the distribution of farm implements, seedlings and N2 billion grants to farmers across the state.
According to him, projects such as the Ibom Model Farm and various agricultural schemes undertaken by local government chairmen were targeted at reducing the prices of staple food items.
