By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has said that the four-day retreat of Akwa Ibom State Executive Council Members was geared towards effective implementation of the A.R.I.S.E Agenda blueprint and delivering tangible sectoral developments as enshrined in the policy thrust of his administration .
Briefing newsmen at the Victor Attah International Airport on his return from the retreat, Eno said that the retreat was part of his team building strategy for implementation of the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda.
The Governor said that the retreat tagged “ARISE AGENDA: Mapping The Future” held at Eko Hotels And Suites, Lagos, afforded the team opportunity to distill the ARISE Agenda concept into an executable governance roadmap that will yield dividends for Akwa Ibom people.
He expressed optimism on his team’s readiness to deliver in accordance with set timelines to realize expected results.
“This is the first, I call it team building. If you have a team, you put them together. Even Jesus did it. Take them out, talk with them. This is all of the ARISE Agenda. We had to download and then distill it properly to the various Ministries to work as all of us will do. We expect the results.
“So we have a full roadmap and the implementation plan for the A.R.I.S.E. agenda. We believe that we are now good to go and all the ministries know what we are to do, when we are to do it and how to do it.” He stated.
Foremost investment and economic experts, including, former Governor, Udom Emmanuel, Barr Mfon Usoro, Bismarck Rewane, among others, addressed the retreat.
