BY: Ikenna Oluka
The Akwa Ibom State Government, has commended sons and daughters of the state in Abuja, under the aegis of Akwa Ibom State Community, (AKISCOM) for supporting the government’s efforts in making life more meaningful for its citizens at home and in the diaspora.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, gave the commendation in Uyo on Monday when he hosted the Executive members of AKISCOM who paid him a congratulatory visit in his Office.
He lauded them for their overwhelming support towards the re-election of Governor Udom Emmanuel and other PDP candidates in the just-concluded general elections in the state, despite the Warsaw saw war threat and other forms of intimidation from all quarters in the buildup to the elections.
The State Chief Scribe noted that the Governor, himself a member of AKISCOM, is committed to the welfare and well-being of AKISCOM members within and outside the shores of Nigeria in reciprocation of their gesture of always identifying with the programmes and activities of the present Administration.
The SSG made it clear that Governor Udom Emmanuel’s Completion Agenda is intended to transform all sectors of the State’s economy to create more job opportunities to the people of the State.
Dr. Ekuwem maintained that Akwa Ibom State is Nigeria’s next investment destination after Lagos State in view of the numbers of Corporate Organisations, groups and individuals who have been coming to the State for business investments and hosting of workshops and conferences.
While thanking them for the visit, the SSG assured members of AKISCOM, Abuja Branch that the Present Administration under the watch of Governor Udom Emmanuel will ensure that their requests are incorporated in the scheme of things within the polity.
“There’s something about His Excellency, the Governor.He appreciates whoever works for him.So, be rest assured that His Excellency will make you have a sense of belonging in his government.Your support for his re-election is unbelievable,” the SSG assured.
Earlier, the President of the Akwa Ibom State Community (AKISCOM), Abuja, Barr, Aniefiok Ibah, said they were in the SSG’s Office to convey their gratitude to Governor Udom Emmanuel over his victory in the just-concluded Governorship election in the State and his subsequent swearing-in for second term in office.
He said, “Our dear SSG, please convey our deepest gratitude to His Excellency, the Governor for his victory at the poll and his subsequent swearing-in for a second term in Office.
“Sir, AKISCOM-Abuja is made up of technocrats,seasoned professionals, captains of industry and experts.We’re willing and ready to contribute our quota for the development of our state.”
Barr. Ibah also congratulated Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem on his re-appointment as Secretary to the State Government, attributing it to his unflinching loyalty to the Governor, dedication to duties and impressive performance towards the success of Governor Emmanuel’s first term and prayed God to give him the wisdom and good health in the discharge of his assigned responsibilities.
He gave the assurance that AKISCOM, as Stakeholders in the Akwa Ibom Project, is determined to work selflessly for the overall development and sustenance of peace in all parts of the State.