Former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative Matters, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Uko, Ph.D, has applauded the recent wave of national recognition trailing Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D, describing the awards as a well-earned reward for leadership that is both people-focused and impact-driven.
Speaking with journalists and bloggers at his Uyo office on Friday, the former State Officer of the People’s Democratic Party said it was heartwarming to see a sitting Governor from Akwa Ibom consistently emerging as Nigeria’s Best Governor from some of the country’s most credible media institutions.
He recalled that the Governor had earlier received the Best Governor Award from ThisDay and Arise News, followed by another from Leadership Newspaper, and most recently, on Thursday, was again named Best Governor in Nigeria by the New Telegraph Newspaper, a media institution renowned for its balanced reporting and editorial credibility.
According to Uko, the awards are not just mere plaques, but affirmations of the Governor’s sincerity of purpose, deliberate focus on the grassroots, and visible projects that continue to transform lives across the state.
“These are not awards you buy or beg for. They are earned, and you earn them by working selflessly for the people. Pastor Umo Eno is not playing to the gallery. He is quietly fixing the foundation of our state, and the world is beginning to notice,” he said.
The former Speaker, who currently serves as the Governor’s Honorary Special Adviser on Legislative Matters, said he was particularly impressed that the recognitions cut across different spheres, governance, infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital development.
“Our Governor is leading with humility, results and sincerity. From the rural roads he is opening up, to the world-class model schools he is constructing, to the way he is touching the poor and downtrodden, elders, youth, women and artisans - you can feel his presence everywhere. These awards are just a reflection of what the people already know,” Uko added.
He also described Governor Umo Eno as a leader who understands legislative cooperation and consultative governance, noting that his inclusive approach has brought unprecedented peace and synergy between the executive, legislative and judiciary arms in the state.
“As a former legislator, I know the value of what we’re witnessing today. The Governor respects the institution of the legislature. He carries people along, he listens, and he delegates. That is the true mark of leadership,” he said.
The former parliamentarian used the opportunity to urge the people of Akwa Ibom to sincerely support the Christ-centric leader and his ARISE Agenda, thanking the Governor for trusting him with the responsibility of offering advisory support on legislative issues and promised to continue using his wealth of experience for the growth of the state.
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