Tony Anichebe <\/p>\n
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has presented a comprehensive two-year scorecard, highlighting key achievements and reaffirming his administration\u2019s commitment to transparency, measurable impact, and inclusive governance.<\/p>\n
The presentation, themed \u201cMeasuring Progress, Deepening Impact,\u201d drew stakeholders from across the political, media, civil society, and business communities. Held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor described the event as part of his inaugural pledge to periodically render account to the people.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt gives us joy to open ourselves to public scrutiny. Peter Drucker once said, \u2018You can\u2019t improve what you can\u2019t measure.\u2019 That\u2019s why we are here today, to measure, improve, and impact,\u201d the Governor stated.<\/p>\n
Governor Eno expressed gratitude to key members of his administration, including the Secretary to the State Government, the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and the Statistician-General. He also commended Professor Chris Ekong for leading the data collation process.<\/p>\n
He noted that his administration is data-driven, citing the establishment of an independent Bureau of Statistics already signed into law as a major step in strengthening data integrity and policy implementation. He thanked the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for fast-tracking the legislative process.<\/p>\n
Responding to critics who accuse his government of excessive frugality, Governor Eno maintained that prudent resource management has helped eliminate procurement waste.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve saved billions of naira by streamlining contracts. We\u2019ve redefined procurement processes to eliminate leakages and enforce compliance with the new procurement law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Governor Eno highlighted several social intervention programs, notably the construction of over 205 ARISE Compassionate Homes for the indigent, with a target of 500 before the end of his first term.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission is to uplift the most vulnerable. We intervene where we see the need,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
On gratuity arrears, the Governor disclosed that the state\u2019s liabilities had been reduced from \u20a690 billion to \u20a678 billion. He also emphasized significant investment in infrastructure, healthcare, and aviation.<\/p>\n
Among the achievements listed: Procurement of CRJ-900 Bombardier and Airbus A200-300 aircraft for Ibom Air, Near completion of the international terminal at Victor Attah International Airport, Rollout of model primary healthcare centres and commissioning of a Mother and Child Hospital in Ibiono Ibom LGA, Over 130,000 enrollees under the expanded ARISE Insurance Scheme.<\/p>\n
Governor Eno revealed plans for a new tourism hub, ARISE Resort, to be developed on a former erosion site near the Government House, describing it as \u201cNigeria\u2019s mini-Disneyland.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also emphasized efforts to boost self-reliance through agriculture:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve distributed food items, launched home garden competitions, and I grow the vegetables I eat in Government House myself,\u201d he said, encouraging residents to return to farming.<\/p>\n
In a bold fiscal disclosure, the Governor declared that all ongoing projects over 50 in number are being executed without a single bank loan.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are using Akwa Ibom\u2019s resources to serve Akwa Ibom people,\u201d he said, while appreciating the Tinubu-led Federal Government for improved disbursement and policy reforms.<\/p>\n
Governor Eno contested national statistics on out-of-school children, asserting that the state\u2019s free and compulsory education policy, alongside student grants, has significantly boosted enrollment. He called on the National Bureau of Statistics to collaborate with the state to verify the figures.<\/p>\n
He also praised the efforts of security agencies and local vigilantes in keeping the state peaceful:<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom 2023 till now, we\u2019ve recorded extremely low incidents of crime, kidnapping, robbery, vandalism. Akwa Ibom is among the most peaceful states in Nigeria,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n
The Governor ended on a unifying note, urging all Akwa Ibomites to prioritize development over politics.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe play politics with a human face. When it comes to Akwa Ibom\u2019s development, we are first Akwa Ibomites. Let\u2019s reason together, rise together. Akwa Ibom is indeed rising.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Governor Eno stated that his administration\u2019s next phase would focus on accelerating delivery and deepening reforms.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fundamentals are solid. Akwa Ibom is open for business, for living, and for thriving. Let\u2019s keep building a future we can all be proud of,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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