Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has appealed to the people of the state to give him more support to enable him build the Akwa Ibom of their dream.
Eno who made the appeal during his 39th State Anniversary Broadcast in Uyo, noted that the government would not do much if the people refuse to cooperate or take advantage of the opportunities provided.
He explained that the government can provide social amenities and peaceful environment but the onus lies on the people to seize the moment and create value as the development of the state is a shared responsibility.
“The work of building Akwa Ibom cannot be left to government alone. Government can build the platform, but the people must build the future. Government can provide roads, our people must create businesses. Government can build schools, our families must value education. Government can create opportunities, our youths must seize the moment.
“Government can promote peace, every citizen must protect it. The Akwa Ibom of tomorrow is therefore a shared responsibility.’’ He stated.
While congratulating Akwa Ibomites on their resilience and milestone achieved for the past 35years of the state creation, Eno charged them to continue to support government to build a desired state for tomorrow.
He noted that his achievements so far in implementing satisfactorily his ARISE agenda since inception of office in 2023 wouldn’t have seen the light of the day if the state was violent and hostile even as he charged them to maintain the peace and stability in the state.
His words, “My dear people, this is one achievement that we must never take for granted- Peace. Our peace is priceless. Our unity is priceless. Our brotherhood is priceless.
“Let us protect them. Political differences must never become personal hatred. Ethnic differences must never become division. We can disagree and still love one another. We can belong to different political parties and still belong to one Akwa Ibom.
“Because when the election is over, Akwa Ibom remains. When political arguments end, Akwa Ibom remains. When political offices change hands, Akwa Ibom remains.Therefore, let us always put our State above temporary differences.”
39th Anniversary: Govt alone cannot build Akwa Ibom – Eno begs residents for collaboration