Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to deliver on his social contract with the people, especially within the ambit of the ARISE Agenda, as he earns glowing accolades from the media community.
Pastor Eno made the affirmation at Government House, Uyo, during an Interactive Session with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and Media-Related Professionals to mark his Administration’s First Anniversary Celebration.
The Governor thanked the State Council of the NUJ for being a partner in the Akwa Ibom Project, asserting that his government has been focused on its drive towards the accomplishment of the ARISE Agenda while also soliciting patriotism and objectivity from the Media Community as Stakeholders and Partners in development.
Commissioners for Information, Comrade Ini EmemObong; Lands-Captain Iniobong Ekong (Retired); Education – Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet; Internal Security and Water-Ways, General Koko Essien (Retired); and others, took turns to light issues raised in their various ministries.
The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Amos Etuk, conveyed the felicitations of the Press community to Governor Eno on his first anniversary in office and commendation for his consistency in fulfilling his campaign promises to the people as well as maintaining a robust and inclusive working relationship with the media over the past year.
Comrade Etuk said, the adherence of the Akwa Media community to high ethical standards and objective reportage of events in the state has been complementary to the responsible governance of the Pastor Umo Eno led- administration and assured that the NUJ will sustain a healthy government-media relationship in the interest of the generality of the people.
