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Gov Eno Drums Support For Tinubu
*Says president working tirelessly to address nation’s challenges
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has again urged Nigerians to queue behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he works tirelessly to address the challenges facing the country.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD), led by its founder, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, an internationally renowned diplomat who rose to the position of Under- Secretary General, Political Affairs of the United Nations, and later served as Chief of Staff to the immediate past President of Nigeria, the late Muhammadu Buhari, the Governor said though the country has been through a lot of challenges, President Tinubu is working tirelessly to address them.
“As a patriot, I believe we need to support the President to continue his bold and audacious reforms which are already showing signs of success across sectors in our nation,” he said.
Governor Eno appreciated Prof Gambari for showing interest in his administration’s ARISE Agenda.
He noted that Akwa Ibom State has been working to deepen peace and security, adding that the State was developing it’s tourism assets including the ARISE Palm Resort, smart Airport, hotels and other assets geared towards advancing its aspiration of becoming a major player in tourism within the Gulf of Guinea.
“In all of these, we need strong human capacity and development because like you rightly identified, the need for our people taking ownership and aligning themselves to the core values of our Arise Agenda is very important. So there is a need for synergy between the civil service and public service. I believe we can work very closely to have training for our workers,” he added.
He directed the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah and the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson to work out modalities for synergy in the necessary areas.
The Governor commended Prof. Gambari for his service stating that his life has been a story of high accomplishments, from his role as an academic, to being Nigeria’s Minister for External Affairs, now
Foreign Affairs, to his career with the United Nations where he rose to the position of Under -Secretary General, Political Affairs and then as the Chief of Staff to late President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
Earlier in his address, Prof Gambari thanked the Governor for the warm reception and unique hospitality and ambience of the State.
He commended Governor Eno for his enormous strides and positive impact recorded since he mounted the saddle of leadership of the state, a little over two years ago.
Prof. Gambari said his visit to the State was to introduce his organization, Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, which according to him is involved in conflict resolution, peace and social development.
He highlighted the roles of the organization to include human capacity trainings for both senior management staff and the permanent secretaries at the Federal and State Civil Service across states in Nigeria.
Prof. Gambari was accompanied by the Executive Director of SCDDD, Sani Saulawa Bala, and another official of the centre, Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed.
On hand to recieve the team with the Governor were the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson; Dean College of Commissioners, Hon. Frank Archibong; and other members of the State Executive Council.
*Says president working tirelessly to address nation’s challenges Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has again urged Nigerians to queue behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he works tirelessly
Read moreOur Infrastructure Will Stand the Test of Time, Says Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that will stand the test of time.
Speaking during the unveiling of the newly remodelled Executive Council Chambers at the Governor’s Office, Olusegun Osoba, the governor lamented the dilapidated condition of the edifice before its renovation, describing it as “an embarrassment.”
According to him, the decision to remodel rather than construct a new Governor’s Office was deliberate.
“This office was in total decay and an embarrassment. We chose not to build another Governor’s Office but to remodel the existing one. Investors will not be in doubt of our seriousness when they see new things in the state,” he said.
The remodelled chambers is equipped with modern hi-tech facilities, including a state-of-the-art public address system, individual monitors displaying meeting agendas and deliberations, three large television screens for live discussions, modern executive chairs, and enhanced lighting to create the right ambience for serious state business.
Governor Abiodun noted that the project is part of the administration’s broader regeneration agenda, which also includes the facelift of major landmarks such as the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA).
He added that the regeneration efforts align with the state’s Urban Renewal Programme and the vision to deliver good governance while creating an enabling environment for long-term development.
The governor highlighted his administration’s strides in infrastructure, security, health, education, and housing—key pillars of the ISEYA mantra—and emphasised that the new Executive Council Chambers would provide a conducive environment for strategic thinking and decision-making for the benefit of the people.
He commended members of the State Executive Council for their contributions to the administration’s achievements, noting that their ideas and dedication were instrumental to the progress recorded.
Abiodun also paid glowing tribute to Chief Olusegun Osoba, describing him as an enigma, foremost politician, astute administrator, and a founding father whose efforts helped open up rural communities for grassroots development. He said his administration continues to benefit from Chief Osoba’s wealth of experience.
In his remarks, Chief Osoba applauded the governor for the ongoing transformation across the state. He expressed delight at the new look of the Ibara GRA—once a slum but now a pride to the state and Egbaland.
He also commended the governor for delivering a world-class Executive Council Chambers comparable to any of its kind globally.
The unveiling adds to the list of major urban renewal achievements under the Abiodun administration. The government previously remodelled the MKO Abiola Stadium into a world-class sports arena—host of the best-rated National Sports Festival and a venue for international events. The Cultural Centre has also undergone a similar transformation.
Abiodun reiterated his commitment to rebranding Ogun State through sustained urban renewal efforts aimed at birthing a modern, forward-looking state.
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that will stand the test of time. Speaking during the unveiling of the newly remodelled Executive
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