The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has promised to maintain the status of Akwa Ibom State as one of the crucial peaceable states in Nigeria.
He made the promise on Friday in Uyo whereas launching the Armed Forces remembrance emblem.
Talking by means of the Deputy Governor, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, the Governor acknowledged the sacrifices and contributions of the fallen heroes and conflict veterans, opining that the easiest way to reward them was to take care of the peace they fought exhausting to attain.
“By God’s grace, this administration won’t let our individuals down, and it’ll not trample on the blood and tears of our fallen heroes and veterans.
“I’m positive an important want of our fallen heroes and veterans is the safeguard of the peace they paid the supreme worth to attain,” he mentioned.
The governor assured of the dedication of his administration to make sure peace and safety within the state, noting that the easiest way to attain that is to enhance the financial system, create jobs, promote justice, and ship good governance.
“Within the final seven months of this administration, we’ve labored assiduously in the direction of the achievement of those lofty objectives by means of the ARISE Agenda.
“Moreover its acknowledged aims, the Ibom Group Watch will create over 5 thousand jobs for Akwa Ibom youth.
“We’re selling the spirit of enterprise amongst our individuals and producing a lot of entrepreneurs by means of the Ibom Management and Entrepreneurial Centre.
“The steps taken to safe our waterways will yield monumental returns by producing wealth and creating jobs by means of the blue financial system.
“In December 2023, I signed into regulation the Akwa Ibom State Safety Belief Fund Invoice, which geared toward mobilising funds to enhance the safety structure of the state. Throughout the identical interval, we launched the Akwa Ibom State Waterways Belongings and donated fourteen patrol gunboats to safety companies for the safety of our waterways.”
The governor described the launch of the symbol as an excellent alternative to point out assist to the households of the fallen heroes and look after legionnaires who’re nonetheless alive.
The occasion was attended by the Commissioner for Girls Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr Ini Adiakpan, Commissioner for Particular Duties, Dr Bassey Okon, Chairmen of the Uyo and Ika Native Authorities Areas, Dr Uwemedimo Udo, and Barr. Utibe Nwoko, service commanders, everlasting secretaries, and legionnaires.