By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has banned the display of fetish masquerades and other fetish performances at this year’s State Christmas Carnival slated for Uyo.
He has also warned against illegal and inflated sales of kiosks to the public at inflated prices.
Eno spoke yesterday when he unveiled a range of newly acquired waste management equipmenta for the Akwa Ibom State Waste Management in Uyo.
The Governor said that as a Christian, he would not tolerate any diabolical masquerade, neither will he promote rituals.
“When you are packaging, local government leaders, stakeholders, get involved. We want to see our foods and the decent display of our values.” He said.
Eno said that credible intelligence have revealed that some people bought some shops at the Christmas village for N100,000 but re-selling for as much as N300,000.
“If anybody tells you to pay N300,000, please report the person immediately. Anybody who is selling the shop, just take the shop, pay the person N100,000, if he asks you for balance tell them to meet Umo Eno”.
“And I’m asking the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism to correct that immediately.” He said.
On the new sanitation equipment, Eno said that the state is renowned for its spotless streets and general hygiene practices which is why the state government is determined to maintain this reputation by investing in equipment to support waste management.
“I want to urge the Chairmen of local governments to collaborate closely with the agency in ensuring the delivery of their services, he said.
The Governor announced that there will be an award awaiting the cleanest local government areas, while a task force will be inaugurated to prosecute those responsible for indiscriminate dumping of refuse and those with unkempt surrounding.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Agency, Prince Ikim accompanied by members of the agency described the Governor assured on the improvement of the services of the agency.
“When we came into the office, two things were handed over to us, (dump site)Uyo village road and a compactor that wasn’t moving, he said.
“I want to thank the Governor for providing these equipment as there will be no room for excuses or challenges because we will hit the ground running.” Ikim said.
Mr Baba Owo, National Coordinator of Clean Up Nigeria Limited, commended the life-saving initiative of Governor Eno saying he has made a significant impact on environmental sustainability.
