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GOV ENO PROVIDES OPERATIONAL VEHICLES FOR LEGISLATORS, JUDGES

... to flag - off Judges Quarters March

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has provided operational vehicles for members of the State House of Assembly, as well as Judges in the State to enhance their services to Akwa Ibom people.

Presenting the vehicles, the Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, said the back up vehicles for law makers were basically to enhance mobility for their support staff and security.

He commended the legislators and the judges for their commitment to serving the State in their respective capacities and assured of continuous robust collaboration among the arms of government.

While the 26 legislators got Utility Vehicles to back up their SUVs, the Judges got SUVs.

In furtherance of his welfare package for judges in the State, the Governor will next month flag-off construction of the Judges Quarters, to provide a full accommodation of about 40 housing units for judges in the State.

The State had acquired a new estate for judges with plans to provide them with a convenient place of living, and other amenities, to enable them deliver justice and efficiently perform their constitutional duties as the last hope of the common man.

Responding on behalf of the State Assembly members, the House Leader, Hon Sunday Johnny appreciated the Governor for extending his benevolence to members of the State House of Assembly, and assured that they will continue to play their part to ensure healthy collaboration among the three arms of government.

Also responding, the acting Chief Registrar of Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Affiong Usimkah Esq, who recieved the vehicles on behalf of the judges, appreciated the Governor over the gesture and assured that the judiciary will continue to play its part to maintain peace in the State.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
22/2/25

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Abridged Profile – Rt. Hon. Iniobong Edward Ekong

Rt. Hon. Iniobong Edward Ekong, born on September 12, 1966, hails from Ikot Akpafuk-Ndiya in Nsit Ubium LGA, Akwa Ibom State. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from the Nigerian Defence Academy, an M.A. in History & International Relations, and a Master's in Peace & Conflict Resolution from the University of Uyo, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D.

A distinguished professional, Ekong has served in various military and security roles, including positions in the Nigerian Army and international peacekeeping missions. His public service career includes being Chairman of Nsit Ubium LGA, Special Assistant and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security and Special Services (2008-2022), and Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources (2022-2023).

His contributions have earned him several awards, including the Silver Jubilee Medal of Nigeria, Liberty Medal (Liberia), and Akwa Ibom Icon Award for Local Government Administration.

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GIFA FIRST ANNIVERSARY: GOV. ENO HONOURS WIFE, EXTOLS HELEN OBAREKI FOR SUSTAINING VISION

...lays foundation for Ultramodern Secretariat for wife's pet project

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lauded the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, his daughter, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, for furthering the vision and aspirations of his departed wife, Pastor Patience Eno, through the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA).

Governor Eno made the commendation while speaking at the first anniversary celebration of GIFA, at Ibom Hall, Uyo, where he expressed delight with the ingenuity of Lady Obareki, in driving her mother's dream of enhancing family life, and bringing succour to the less-privileged to reality, despite the demise of its founder and progenitor.

According to the Governor, the event also created opportunity to honour her memory, and celebrate the first posthumous birthday, of the departed First Lady whose 57th birthday marked the launch of GIFA.

"Let me congratulate my dear daughter, the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Noble Lady Helen Obareki for stepping up and taking charge of this great Initiative.

"As you have so eloquently reeled out the achievements recorded in the last one year, it is evident that you have ticked the boxes in all the thematic areas and the impact has been deeply felt. Noble Lady, you have done well, and your mother and indeed all of us here are manifestly proud of you," he said.

Recalling his wife's humane disposition as a mother hen, who takes care of the needs of others even at the expense of her comfort, the Governor assured that his administration will continue to further her beliefs through inclusion of women in all facets of his administration's goals, and also, through programmes like the ARISE Elderly Care Initiative, ARISE Compassionate Homes, as well as intervention on issues of maternal care and gender-based violence.

He also recalled her persistent appeals for 40 percent of women inclusion in the affairs of government, adding that most of the women who have been appointed to public offices are credits to the intervention of the late First Lady.

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