Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has pledged his readiness to work beyond party lines with federal civil servants of the state extraction in bringing up more developments to the state.
Eno stated this during an interactive session he had with the federal commissioners, permanent secretary and directors at the Akwa Ibom Liaison Office, Abuja on Tuesday.
The governor emphasized that he was ready and free to interact with his people assuring that he will create time to attend to the things that will bring benefit the state.
He further encouraged Akwa Ibom indigenes who are occupying top positions at the Federal level to use their positions to bring about life- transforming projects back home.
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Responding to comments raised during the interactive session, the State Chief Executive maintained that his administration will provide adequate accommodation to Akwa Ibom indigenes working with the Federal Civil Service as well as partner with Akwa Ibom Community in Abuja to start a small housing scheme that will enable indigenes resident in the FCT to have affordable accommodation.
Speaking about the impending Census exercise in the country, Gov. Eno promised collaborating with the National Population Census to achieve a successful census at the state level.
“For the A.R.I.S.E Agenda to take roots in our State, we must keep promoting our brands”, he said, in reference to Ibom Air which he used to embark on the trip, adding that his administration is setting out new Models Schools, and improved primary healthcare systems in the state.
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He further mentioned that the A.R.I.S.E Agenda will set up leadership and entrepreneurial development center adding that the industrial park will become a beehive of activities ranging from fashion to shoe hub in the state.
Gov. Eno thanked everyone for coming out and implored Akwa Ibom people to be proud of a State God has given us. The Governor also called for the deepening of the spirit of togetherness and to support his administration to make a better Akwa Ibom.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr Okokon Ekanem Udo commended the Governor for his initiative in meeting with them saying it is the first of its kind since their appointments into the federal civil service and in the FCT.
Ekanem applauded Governor Eno, noting that the gesture has given them a sense of belonging and recognition, and also rekindled and reinforce their commitment to make useful contribution in the success of the present administration.
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Others who spoke at the event were; Dr Tommy Etim Okon ,President, Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria, ASCSN, who appreciated His Excellency’s humility and for keeping to his promise which he made during his campaign at the Akwa Ibom Community.
According to him,” the Governor has given us another name which is to say that we are proud people to have a humble Governor”.
Mrs Anietie Enobong Umoessien a director at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Directorate of Industrial Inspectorate, while urging the state government to put efforts in reducing unemployment in the state which she acknowledged is not totally perculiar to the state alone.
She advised that proper sustainability plans be put in place for the growth of industries and proper awareness to attract investments and suggested commitment, continuity as well as monitoring and evaluation as indices for sustainability and growth.
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