By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo
The new Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has taken oath of office with a promise in his inaugural speech to usher in a golden era that will guarantee peace and security in the state.
Pastor Eno and his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakanyi who were sworn-in on Monday in Uyo by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ekaette Obot said that he would be the governor of all Akwa Ibom people irrespective of their political affiliations and learnings.
He called on the people to support his ARISE agenda to build on the legacies of the immediate past governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel.
“I am in awe of the grace that has located me. I am in awe of the grace of God upon my life. I am sure together, we will usher in the golden era for our state.
“As we begin this government, we will invite all Akwa Ibomites to arise to the faith of greatness with our ARISE agenda from investment in agriculture, health care services, education; we will ensure that we continue changing the narratives of our state.
“We will continue to support our state civil servants, and we will ensure that their welfare becomes paramount. We will continue to build on the successes of Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel’s administration.
“We will tackle insecurity and we will ensure that Akwa Ibom continues to remain peaceful. We are resolved to ensure we fight insecurity in our state because we have the assurance of the security agencies to continue and improve upon what they are doing currently,” he stated.
The governor who commended the
immediate past governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel for supporting him against all odds, applauded the people for choosing truth over Iies and decided to support his candidacy.
He pleaded with the immediate past governor Emmanuel not to desert him after he exists office, saying his efforts and that of past governors of the state have placed Akwa Ibom state on its current pedestal with their achievements.
Eno who said he never believed he could be a Governor of Akwa Ibom because he was not aspiring for the position, noted that the grace of God has placed him on the current pedestal to govern the state.
He also gave credit to his late parents for his upbringing, and urged the people of the state to be inspired by his story, saying if he attained the height he did, they would too.
New Nigerian observed that the swearing in ceremony which took place at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo amidst exciting crowds of Akwa Ibom people from all divide who witnessed the colourful ceremony.
The new governor, Pastor Umo Eno after taking oaths of office, inspected a guard of honour mounted in his honour by Nigeria Police Force and Peace Corps.
He emerged governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) having been favoured by his predecessor in office, Udom Emmanuel who inspite of agitations from other political gladiators, endorsed him as the sole candidate for the state.
