Gov. Emmanuel Speaks On Choosing Eno As Preferred Successor

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has revealed the decision behind his choice of Pastor Umo Eno as his preferred successor.

The governor disclosed that his decision to pick Eno as his successor was because he wants the state to progress and the pace of developmental strides to continue.

Emmanuel made this known on Monday while fielding questions from newsmen at the commissioning of Spectrum Television, the state’s first privately owned cable television station.

The governor added that he chose the Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources because he is a man of exceptional capacity, of peace and humility.

He, however, urged all peace-loving and progress-minded Akwa Ibomites to support the commissioner.

He said: “Let me say this emphatically, I mean well for this State, that is why I waited for God to show me the man who would continue with the pace of developmental strides we have started in the last six-plus years and then move the needle even further.

“Pastor Umo Eno is a highly respected person; he has enormous capacity, he is an epitome of humility and is blessed with the common touch, a compelling story and he is God-fearing.

“He is a successful entrepreneur who has employed our people, lifted thousands from poverty to prosperity. He will be coming to the office of Governor with an economic blueprint that will further guarantee employment, development, and economic prosperity for our people.

“He is a man of peace and will ensure that the peace and security of life we have enjoyed in the last six plus years will be maintained. His life story resonates with the story of most ordinary Akwa Ibom people.

“He came from the Police barracks, where, as he said during his Thanksgiving Service last year, life was dreary and hope seemed a distant ingredient.

“Through hard work, he summoned hope and overcame his early difficulties and ended up as one the biggest employers of labour in our State. His story is a testament to our Dakkada philosophy; one that will inspire and motivate our youths”