… approves review of imprests, security votes, constituency projects
Governor Umo Eno has commended the peaceful and seamless working relationship between councillors and their respective Local Government Council chairmen.
Speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop for councillors themed “Enhancing Legislative Effectiveness for Grassroots Development”, held at the Ibom-LED Centre, Uyo, the Governor described the relationship as disciplined and progressive.
The Governor acknowledged the performances of all 31 LGA chairmen in the State and lauded the councillors for their team spirit and smooth working relationship with their council chairmen.
“I specially thank you, the councillors, for your harmonious working relationship with your chairmen. It is the support that you have given to the chairmen that has contributed immensely to the impressive development that we are witnessing today in all the Local Government Areas of our State.
“You are to the Local Government what the House of Assembly is to the State Executive. Without the State House of Assembly working in cooperation with the Executive, you will not see any development in the State,” he noted.
Governor Eno approved a review of imprests, security votes, and constituency projects for the councillors, declaring that they also deserve to be encouraged and motivated for their continued positive collaboration.
He charged the councillors to also continue to work with his Ward Personal Assistants at the grassroots to maintain proper control and management of the wards in peace.
“We expect you to also help the Government in executing small projects that have significant bearing on the lives of our people at the grassroots level,” he said.
The Governor commended the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, and the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, for their effective coordination of all the Local Government chairmen alongside the councillors.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the General Manager of Ibom-LED, Mr. Ime Uwah, for helping his administration properly interpret its vision for the repositioning of the former E-Library along IBB Avenue.
Impressed by the transformation of the Centre, the Governor directed that the building should equally serve as the State’s School of Hospitality Management for the training of hospitality personnel to improve service delivery in the tourism sector.
“The building should also serve as a youth-friendly centre for Uyo Local Government Area, and the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, should immediately ensure that internet service is made available in the building,” he said.
Earlier, in their remarks, Mkpisong Archibong and Dr. Udo commended Governor Eno for identifying and supporting the councillors to host their workshop during the year.
They pledged the continued support and loyalty of the council chairmen and councillors to his administration.
High points of the occasion were votes of confidence passed by the councillors on Governor Umo Eno and his administration, as well as their adoption of a motion to support the Governor’s re-election for a second term in 2027, following what they described as “the superlative performance of his first term.”
At the event were the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; members of the State Executive Council; political stalwarts; captains of industry; and other government functionaries.
