By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
Critical stakeholders, community leaders, women, and youth leaders from Ibiono Ibom local government area have declared support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno’s development agenda, citing ongoing interventions in healthcare, infrastructure and social development.
The endorsement followed a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by the lawmaker representing Ibiono Ibom State constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien in Uyo.
The meeting which brought together political bigwigs, community leaders, women, and youth leaders across party lines, reviewed the state of development in Ibiono Ibom, acknowledged, “measurable efforts by the federal and state governments to improve the social and economic well-being of the people of the area.
Commending the Bola Tinubu-led federal government, the stakeholders applauded the operationalisation of the 100-bed mother and child hospital in Okoita, citing the provision of medical equipment and commissioning of the facility as a major boost to healthcare access, particularly women and children.
They also lauded Governor Eno for approving the appointment of a medical superintendent for the hospital and called for the deployment of adequate personnel to ensure full operation.
The meeting further appreciated President Tinubu for appointing an Ibiono Ibom son, Senator Ita Enang, as Nigeria’s Ambassador designate and also acknowledged Governor Eno for supporting the nomination, and congratulated Senator Enang on his appointment.
The meeting lauded Governor Umo Eno for his, “values-driven, and inclusive leadership style,” noting ongoing road projects cutting across Ibiono Ibom and other major road projects in the state, describing them as, “critical to opening up the area, strengthening rural-urban connectivity and stimulating trade and investment.
They particularly acknowledged the inclusion of the Nsa Asi-Ikot Obio Asa-Ikot Eshiet-Ikot Antia Obio Uyai -Ikot Uba- Itukho-Ikot Ekpe- Aka Ikot Udo-Eno road in the 2026 budget, describing the project as, “a strategic economic corridor linking agricultural zones and commercial centres”.
They called on indigenes to participate actively in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing the need to strengthen Ibiono Ibom’s electoral influence.
The stakeholders in a joint resolution urged unity and cooperation among the people of the area and reaffirmed their commitment to working with all levels of government to advance development in Ibiono Ibom and pledged continued support for President Tinubu and Governor Eno beyond 2027.
The resolution was endorsed by the member representing Itu-Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Obong Ime Okon, the convener, and the council chairman, Obong Asuakak Umoh and other major stakeholders.
