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The member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Barr.) Ime Bassey Okon, has hailed Governor Umo Eno for his commitment to development and transparency in governance.

Obong Okon, who is the Deputy Chairman of Inter-Governmental Affairs in the Green chamber, gave the commendation in a statement released by his media office following the conclusion of the two-day Project Delivery Meeting held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo.

The meeting, which ended on Friday, July 4, was convened by the Governor to assess the status of 42 priority projects across various sectors of the state, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture, among others.

According to the federal lawmaker, who recently moved with the Governor to the APC, Pastor Umo Eno's leadership style is deliberate, data-driven, and people-focused. He added that Akwa Ibom is fortunate to have a leader who not only initiates projects but also follows through to ensure results.

 

Part of the statement read, “The Project Delivery Meeting was far from a routine event, it sent a strong message that our leader is focused and deliberate. Every project, timeline, and agency came under review. That level of thoroughness is what drives real development. For the Governor to sit through hours of presentations, personally engage MDAs, and demand timelines, speaks volumes about his commitment.”

The former Transition Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government and two-time member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, particularly commended the approval granted during the meeting for urgent infrastructure work at the Itam Industrial Park, which falls within his constituency, saying it would unlock economic growth and create jobs for the people of Itu and Ibiono Ibom.

“We are encouraged that His Excellency understands the economic value of that corridor. Industrial growth is key to job creation, and we thank him for prioritising that,” he said.

While reflecting on other outcomes of the meeting, Hon. Okon described the announcement of N20,000 monthly allowance for corps members posted to the state as a welcome gesture that will improve the welfare of young Nigerians serving in Akwa Ibom.

He also praised the Governor’s directive for the Ministry of Education to develop refresher training for teachers during the long vacation period, describing it as a thoughtful way to enhance classroom delivery when schools resume.

“The Governor has carried every sector along. From the Sports Academy in Eket to the Senior Citizens Centre, the Judiciary Quarters, Maritime Transport, One Project Per LGA , every part of the state is touched. That is what governance should look like,” the statement added.

The legal practitioner and member of several House Committees at the National Assembly used the opportunity to reiterate his commitment to continually support the ARISE Agenda by partnering with the Governor to bring federal presence and dividends of democracy to his constituents.

“I’m committed to supporting Governor Eno’s ARISE Agenda and the Renewed Hope of Mr. President. Their approach to service delivery is what we have adopted, and to the glory of God, our constituents have rated us highly in our midterm report. By God's grace, the days ahead will witness even greater impact on our people, because they elected us to represent them, and never will we fail them,” the statement concluded.