By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has declared Tuesday next week as a work-free to enable residents attend the New Year inter-denominational Thanksgiving service scheduled to take place at the International Christian Worship Centre, Uyo.
Eno, who made these known while speaking at the Boxing day celebrations he hosted at his hometown Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Council yesterday.
The Governor called on the people to turn out as a people united under one God for the service, adding that the unity and progress recorded in the State must be sustained through deliberate and concerted efforts by all.
He said the ceremony was a platform to bring Akwa Ibom people together to further the peace and spirit of unity across the State.
Eno renewed his pledge to work for the unity and prosperity of the State in appreciation of the love, continuous support, and confidence reposed in him by the electorate.
“Don’t forget that second of January, we will be having Akwa Ibom New Year Service at the International Christian Worship Centre. That international Worship Centre is ready and it’s looking good. That day, we’ve declared a work-free day for all Akwa Ibom people to come and worship and commit the year into God’s hand.”He said.
Describing the event as homecoming and a great reunion, the Governor expressed special appreciation to the immediate ex governor Udom Emmanuel and wife, Dr. Martha Emmanuel, political stakeholders, royal fathers, religious leaders, Akwa Ibom people and non indigenes living in the State as well as dignitaries who travelled from afar to grace the event.
In appreciation of the turnout for the event, the Eno re-echoed his avowed commitment to deliver quality service to the people and ensure the State tate remains united.
“When you come out like this, you are affirming what God used you to do on March 18, to elect us to office. So we cannot take it for granted. The only promise we give to you is that by the Grace of God, we will continue to work to develop every nook and cranny of this State.
“We will continue to respect our traditional institution, we will continue to build unity across all the Local Government Areas,” the governor pledged.
In his remarks, ex Governor Emmanuel expressed pleasure over the ambience of the event and commended the incumbent governor for using the event to reinforce love, peace and harmony in the State.
Earlier, the Transition Chairman of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Architect Iniobong Orok, welcomed all to the event to celebrate with Governor Umo Eno and his kinsmen, describing the gesture as an affirmation of their love and acceptability for the Nsit Ubium – born governor.
