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GOV. ENO'S WEEKLY REVIEW: A PRIEST AND KING PAR EXCELLENCE

✔️Highlight - Governor Eno meets President Tinubu

🔷You and Your Governor

By Solomon Essiet

"Every time people see you and describe you by your condition, God sees you in your purpose". Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD

In this week’s review of governance in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Ph.D., once again demonstrated why he is widely regarded as both a priest and a king par excellence. A leader with the compassion of a shepherd and the vision of a statesman, the Governor has continued to blend spiritual values with pragmatic leadership, delivering dividends of democracy while upholding peace, unity, and service to the people.

On Sunday July 05, 2026, Governor Eno preached a message of hope while ministering at the National Combine Praise and Worship Service of All Nations Christian Ministries International, Eket, in a service themed "Divine Rechristening", and anchor scripture taken from Isaiah 62:4. It was a great moment in the presence of God.

Other activities carried out by the Governor within the week under review include:

✅Gov. Eno worshipped with All Nations Christian Ministries International, Eket, on Sunday, July 5
✅Gov. Eno inspected Nsit Ubium - Ofriyo - Eket road/bridge projects, on Monday, July 6
✅Gov. Eno hosted a joint meeting between Akwa Ibom State University and the State's Agric Committee, on Tuesday, July 7
✅Gov. Eno celebrated Elder Paul Bassey, Honourable Commissioner for Sport on his birthday, on Thursday, July 9
✅Gov. Eno met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Thursday, July 9
✅Gov. Eno sympathised with flood victims on his arrival from official engagement, on Friday, July 10
✅Gov. Eno played host to Federal Permanent Secretaries in Nigeria, on Friday, July 10
✅Gov. Eno represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, at the wedding ceremony between Terry and Grace Ikumi, Friday, July 10
✅Gov. Eno received Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio on a special visit, led by Akparawa James Edet, on Friday, July 10
✅Gov. Eno celebrated Justice Inyang Okoro, JSC, on his birthday, Saturday, July 11
✅Gov. Eno felicitated with his Predecessor, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, on his 60th birthday, Saturday, July 11.

♦️MATTERS ARISING

✔️ GOVERNOR ENO MET WITH PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before Kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Proverbs 22:29

So Governor Eno met with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and delivered the goodwill of the people of our dear State to him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

During the meeting, Governor Eno briefed Mr. President on the state of our State's progress on key developmental projects. The Governor also used that opportunity to formally invite the President to pay an official working visit to the State to commission some of our major completed projects later this year.

He appreciated Mr. President for his continued support and commitment to creating an enabling environment that allows states to deliver meaningful development for their people.

This harmonious relationship between His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, PhD and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is expected to bring about more dividends of Democracy to the people of Akwa Ibom State in the nearest future.

✔️ON GOVERNOR ENO'S SPIRIT FILLED MESSAGE

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, urged Christians not to allow their past mistakes, present circumstances or the opinions of others to define their future, assuring them that God is able to transform lives, change identities and rewrite destinies according to His divine purpose.

The Governor gave the charge while ministering at the National Combine Praise and Worship Service held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket. The service was themed “Divine Rechristening,” with its anchor scripture taken from Isaiah 62:4.

Governor Eno, who also serves as the Undershepherd of the ministry, stressed that God sees people according to His purpose rather than their present condition, urging believers to trust God’s process and remain confident in His promises.

“When He said, ‘I will call you by your new name,’ it means your past doesn’t hold you captive. God is about giving you a new identity and a new name. Every time people see you and describe you by your condition, God sees you in your purpose,” he said.

He explained that whenever God is preparing an individual for a new season, He first transforms the person’s identity and perception, noting that divine transformation is never limited by background or past mistakes.

According to him, God has the power to turn shame into glory, poverty into abundance, failure into success and sorrow into joy, urging Christians to remain steadfast in faith and patiently wait for God’s appointed time.

Governor Eno also charged leaders and public office holders to remain humble and continually acknowledge God’s grace, reminding them that positions of authority are temporary and sustained only by divine favour.

“No matter the position God brings you into, you will understand that without God you are nothing. It didn’t cost God anything to put you there, and it won’t cost Him anything to take you out. The same people you treated badly, you will meet them again,” he admonished.

He further encouraged believers not to become discouraged by delays, citing the biblical examples of Abraham and Joseph as evidence that God’s timing ultimately produces enduring blessings.

The well-attended service featured choir ministrations, praise and worship, prayer sessions, child dedication and other moments of spiritual ministration.

✔️ON INSPECTION OF NSIT UBIUM -OFRIYO - EKET ROAD/BRIDGE

In line with the his commitment to ensure that projects across the State are executed according to specifications, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, Monday July 6, 2026, defied the rain for his routine projects inspection with a charge on contractors to deliver the projects for commissioning before December 2026.

The Governor who visited some projects in Eket and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas, marched through the marshy earth of some areas to see through the projects with intermittent instructions where necessary.

Fielding questions from Government House Correspondents shortly after the exercise, the Governor said it was necessary to match the level of work on ground with what was presented by the Commissioner for Works at the delivery meeting held recently.

The Governor also noted that it was his style to inspect projects located within his area of visit per time, adding that having been in his home town, Nsit Ubium, over the weekend, it was necessary to visit project sites within his area and neighbouring Eket.

While saying there was tangible improvement from his last inspection visit, he urged the contractors to double efforts in order to deliver according to specifications and on time.

He advised the contractors to maximize time, and also device means of working round the clock.

"I like seeing things for myself. That's why I'm here to look at the quality and the extent of progress of their work to motivate them to do more and deliver as expected.

"They have made progress, but I will be much more impressed when I take delivery of the projects. But then, from what we have seen so far, we have reasons to believe that they will deliver to the expected standard and timeline," he said.

In his commitment, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of one of the contracting firm, Amitec Construction and Development Limited, Aiman Saimua, said his company has put mechanism in place to deliver the jobs in time.

Some of the project sites visited include; the ongoing construction of a Counter Terrorism Unit, 2.4-kilometre Ofriyo Road with a 120 - metre span bridge linking Nsit Ubium and Eket Local Government Areas, the General Hospital and Model Primary School in Nsit Ubium, as well as the dualization of the 11.6-kilometre Ikot Imoh–Strabag Junction–Eket Road.

✔️GOVERNOR ENO SYMPATHISED WITH FLOOD VICTIMS, ORDERED REMEDIAL WORK ON AFFECTED AREAS

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sympathised with families and individuals affected by the recent flash - flood in parts of the State, calling for concerted effort to prevent recurrence.

Fielding questions from Government House Correspondents at the Victor Attah International Airport, on his arrival from official engagements outside the State, Friday July 10, 2026, he described the incident as unfortunate, and assured that government has put modalities in place to manage the situation.

Governor Eno noted that while government was committed to its responsibilities, all hands must be on deck to prevent recurrence, by desilting drainages around their premises, and maintaining a clean environment.

He appealed to citizens and residents of the State to take responsibility for keeping drainage channels free of refuse, stressing that the fight against the flash - floods currently affecting parts of the state requires a collective effort between government and citizens.

According to him, similar flash - floods have occurred in Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country, despite warnings issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), making it imperative for residents to complement government's intervention by maintaining clean surroundings.

He observed that indiscriminate disposal of refuse into gutters and drainage channels remains one of the major causes of urban flooding, lamenting that many residents watch drains around their homes become clogged while waiting for government to clear them.

The Governor said environmental sanitation should not be viewed as a government exercise alone but as a civic responsibility, recalling that communities traditionally came together to clear drains and maintain their environment long before modern sanitation agencies were established.

He explained that while the State Government will continue to undertake large-scale desilting of major canals and storm-water channels, residents must ensure that drains in front of their homes and business premises remain free of debris to allow the easy flow of floodwater.

"We must work together. Let us stop blocking our drainages with refuse. Government will continue to do its part, but the people also have a responsibility to keep the environment clean," the Governor said.

He also urged residents to heed weather advisories and flood warnings issued by relevant agencies, emphasizing that prevention remains the most effective response to flash flooding.

The State Chief Executive reaffirmed his administration's commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring that government has already directed the immediate deployment of construction firms and relevant agencies to flood-prone communities to evacuate storm water, desilt blocked drainage channels and restore access to affected areas.

✔️ GOVERNOR ENO HOST FEDERAL PERMANENT SECRETARIES IN AKWA IBOM

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has identified procurement reform as critical to achieving sustainable development both at the national and sub - national levels.

Addressing Federal Permanent Secretaries in Nigeria who paid a courtesy visit on him at Government House, Uyo, the Governor noted that transparent, accountable, and efficient procurement processes ensure that public resources are used wisely, improve the delivery of infrastructure and public services, and strengthen public confidence in government.

The Federal Permanent Secretaries are currently having a four - day Procurement Retreat in the State.

He noted that on assumption of office, one of his administration's earliest moves was to strengthen procurement law and scrutinize public procurement processes to enhance efficiency.

The Governor revealed that the state has saved over ₦200 billion in project costs through rigorous scrutiny of bids using in-house estimates before contract approvals.

According to him, the savings have enabled the government to execute major development projects without borrowing, while ensuring prudent management of public resources.

Governor Eno said his administration had also established a stand alone Ministry of Science and Digital Economy to digitalise government operations, explaining that recruitment, procurement, gratuity payments and other public service processes are now conducted through verified digital platforms, thereby improving transparency, eliminating fraud and enhancing efficiency.

The Governor disclosed that his administration inherited gratuity liabilities of about ₦111 billion dating back to 2012 but had already paid ₦87 billion, with plans to clear the outstanding balance before the end of his first term.

He added that salaries and pensions are paid promptly while civil servants are undergoing digital skills training to prepare them for technology-driven service delivery.

The Governor said the development strides ranging from the International Airport, roads, and others are dividends of continuity in leadership which he believes in.

He applauded the Federal Permanent Secretaries, whom he described as the engine room of government, for their commitment towards interpreting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision in line with the Renewed Hope initiative, and for choosing to host the retreat in Akwa Ibom State.

Governor Eno encouraged the visiting Federal Permanent Secretaries and their Akwa Ibom counterparts to strengthen professional relationships capable of attracting more federal programmes and development opportunities to the state.

Earlier in her remarks, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, commended Governor Eno for his commitment to good governance, workers' welfare, infrastructure development and public service reforms, describing the State as a model of purposeful leadership.

Expressing appreciation for the warm hospitality extended to the delegation, the Head of Service said Akwa Ibom had lived up to its reputation as the "Land of Promise."

She recalled serving in Akwa Ibom during her National Youth Service Corps days in 1987 as one of the pioneer corps members posted to the newly created state, describing the visit as a personal homecoming and expressed delight at the remarkable transformation of the state, particularly its extensive road infrastructure.

Mrs. Walson-Jack disclosed that thirty-three Federal Permanent Secretaries were participating in the procurement retreat jointly organised by the Bureau of Public Procurement and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to strengthen procurement systems, leadership, accountability and effective budget implementation.

She praised Governor Eno's ARISE Agenda, citing significant progress in infrastructure, healthcare, education, security, economic development, job creation and improved living standards.

She also highlighted the Governor's achievements in modern transportation, digital governance, grassroots security and transparency.

The Head of the Civil Service particularly applauded the Governor's commitment to workers' welfare through the payment of inherited gratuities and pensions, recruitment into the civil service, housing support and investment in human capacity development, stressing that a motivated public service remains the engine for translating government policies into tangible benefits for citizens.

Also speaking, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented by his Senior Technical Advisor, Prof. Babatunde Bernard, commended the Governor for the laudable transformation in the State, saying he had taken special interest in the State given its unique ambience.

Similarly, the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, congratulated the Governor on the state's impressive infrastructure, describing the Victor Attah International Airport as comparable to airports of similar status anywhere in the world.

Dr. Adedokun praised the ongoing infrastructural transformation across Akwa Ibom and announced plans for another visit to conduct a peer review of the state's procurement system with the House of Assembly as part of efforts to further strengthen procurement reforms.

On his part, the Chairman House Committee on Public Procurement, Rt Hon Unyime Idem, who narrated the different sentiments of appreciation by the visitors, appreciated the Governor for creating an enabling environment that has attracted people from far and near.

At the visit were the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Udeme Otong, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah who had earlier represented the Governor at the opening ceremony, Head of Service, Mrs Elsie Peters, Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson, Members of the State Executive Council, State Permanent Secretaries, and other government officials.

♦️This is where I draw the curtain, till I come your way again by next week, bringing more exciting activities of the Governor to you, directly from the office of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

Pastor Solomon Essiet, ACIA
Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State

FEDERAL PERM SECS HOSTS PROCUREMENT RETREAT IN UYO, COMMEND GOV ENO’S IMPACTFUL STRIDES

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON,MNI, has commended the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for fulfilling his development promises, describing the state's visible infrastructure and reforms as evidence of purposeful leadership.

Speaking Friday night at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, Mrs. Walson-Jack told Governor Eno that the permanent secretaries were in the State for the 2026 Federal Permanent Secretaries' Procurement Retreat in Uyo.

She said she was delighted to return to Akwa Ibom, where she served as a member of the National Youth Service Corps , NYSC, noting that the remarkable transformation of the state had rekindled fond memories and her deep affection for the Land of Promise.

She explained that the retreat, organised by the Bureau of Public Procurement, is aimed at strengthening procurement processes and promoting accountability for effective budget implementation across the public service.

The Head of Service thanked Governor Umo Eno and the people of Akwa Ibom for hosting the retreat, expressing confidence that the deliberations would produce positive outcomes for public procurement and service delivery in Nigeria.

Mrs. Walson-Jack applauded the Governor's ARISE Agenda, describing it as a practical development blueprint that has translated into visible achievements, including the procurement of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, recruitment of qualified Akwa Ibom indigenes into the state civil service, and investments in critical infrastructure.

According to her, policies and projects do not deliver results on their own, but through committed leadership and deliberate action.

She also commended the State Head of the Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peters, for her commitment to strengthening the state's public service, assuring her of continued collaboration and support from the Federal Civil Service.

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Procurement, Mr. Unyime Idem appreciated Governor Umo Eno for the warm reception accorded participants upon their arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport and for the State's excellent hospitality.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, who represented the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, said he had heard numerous positive reports about Akwa Ibom and was pleased to witness the State's development firsthand.

He commended Governor Eno for introducing innovative programmes that align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Welcoming them on a courtesy visit, Governor Umo Eno expressed appreciation to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for choosing Akwa Ibom to host the retreat, describing the event as significant in promoting transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources.

The Governor said his administration remains committed to building on the developmental foundation laid by past leaders by completing inherited projects for the benefit of the people and embarking on new initiatives.

He cited the Victor Attah International Airport, the 5,000-capacity International Convention Centre, and the 250-room Ibom International Hotel as strategic projects being completed to drive economic growth and tourism.

Governor Eno stated that prudent financial management, transparent procurement processes, and digital governance have enabled his administration to execute projects, pay workers' salaries promptly, and implement people-oriented programmes without borrowing for recurrent expenditure.

He added that his Government is leveraging technology to improve procurement, financial management, and service delivery in line with the ARISE Agenda.

He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to accountability, fiscal discipline, and collaboration with the federal government in advancing reforms that will strengthen Nigeria's public service.