By Emmanuel Ikpe
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described his nomination as keynote speaker for the Yoruba Tennis Club Centenary celebration as a great privilege to share ideas on nation-building and socio-political advancement from an Akwa Ibom perspective.
Speaking to Government House correspondents upon his arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo on Tuesday, the governor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to address various national forums across the country.
“To be invited to speak at the Yoruba Tennis Club Centenary celebration is an honour, and I don’t take it for granted. I give all the glory to God.”
“All these privileges teach me to continue to serve in humility, integrity, and sincerity. And it reminds me that whatever I am doing, people are watching, and I am not better than any other person. It is just the grace of God for me,” the Governor said.
Governor Eno praised the club as one of Nigeria’s most respected institutions, boasting an influential membership base.
Reflecting on his early years growing up in Lagos, the governor noted that he never imagined he would one day address such a distinguished gathering, attributing the recognition to the virtues of simplicity, humility, and selfless service.
Governor Eno is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the centenary celebration on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Yoruba Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos, speaking on the theme: “Democracy and the Imperative of Good Governance: Renewing Hope in Challenging Times.”