Former Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and political leader of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, has congratulated Governor Umo Eno on his emergence as Nigerian Governors’ Forum Governor of the Year 2025 and on the successful two-year evaluation of the ARISE Agenda.
Ibok Essien made the remarks yesterday in a chat with journalists shortly after the public presentation of the socio-economic impact of the ARISE Agenda held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo.
The founder of Ritman University described the twin milestones as “a clear testament to purposeful leadership, fiscal discipline and people-focused governance.”
The Political Leader commended Governor Eno, for keeping to his inaugural pledge of subjecting his administration to periodic public appraisal, noting that such transparency not only strengthens public trust but also sets a new governance benchmark in the state.
His words: “His Excellency our dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D has brought a refreshing blend of humility, competence and accountability into governance and I make bold to say that Akwa Ibomites and by extension Nigerians are proud of him. The NGF award for instance, affirms what we already know in Akwa Ibom, that his policies are people-centred, his development model is inclusive, and his results are measurable. The ARISE Agenda is indeed, a working blueprint that is changing lives.”
The former lawmaker lauded the Governor’s emphasis on accurate data, fiscal prudence, and sectoral balance in project execution, adding that the delivery of social services, road infrastructure, housing, aviation expansion, and healthcare within two years without resorting to borrowing “reflects rare discipline in public finance management.”
He used the opportunity to urge political stakeholders and residents to rally behind the Governor in consolidating on the gains recorded so far, assuring him of his personal support and collaboration towards the realisation of the ARISE Agenda in Ikot Ekpene.
Meanwhile, the public presentation, themed “Measuring Progress, Deepening Impact”, featured a detailed review of projects and programmes executed in line with the ARISE Agenda across multiple sectors. It was attended by Ministers, legislators, traditional rulers, civil society, and representatives of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, who also presented the NGF Governor of the Year 2025 plaque to Governor Eno during the event.
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