Governor umo eno y akwa ibom has said that 40% of all available positions in the upcoming council polls in the pdp would be reserved for women while they would also be issued forms free to further encourage their participation
He has also urged stakeholders in the different local government areas to present competent and popular aspirants that will ensure smooth victories at the polls.
Speaking at the july edition of government house monthly covenant service in uyo, eno maintained that it was also the position of the pdp.
The governor reminded interested aspirants to carry out necessary checks to ensure that they are favoured by the zoning arrangement before throwing their hat into the ring, stressing that no one would be held liable for any unguided electioneering expenditure.
He announced that the board of the state insurance agency has been set up to address the increasing cases of health challenges adding that it was advisable to have a health insurance for ease of getting treatment.
He appreciated the homilist, rev. Emem jacob, the clergies, and everyone who participated in the covenant service, saying that god is doing great things in the state through the prayers of the faithful, assuring that the state would continue to pray and depend on god for the greater good of the state.
