Akaiso Eyo-Akaiso, Uyo.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Dr. Umo Eno has charged the people of the state to exhibit the true essence of Christmas by living in peace with one another and extending a helping hand to vulnerable and downtrodden persons in their locality and inspire in them a spirit of hope and faith that the future holds good things for them.
Governor Eno, who stated this in a Christmas day broadcast to the people on Wednesday, reminded them of the inexhaustible blessings that abound in Christ Jesus for mankind.
The Governor, who noted that Akwa Ibom State as peaceful, safe and secure environment, urged the youth to help maintain the status quo.
“Christmas is a season of love, of giving and of unity. It is a period where we should redouble our efforts in looking out for the vulnerable and the downtrodden and inspire in them a spirit of hope and faith that, just as our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was born in a manger, their circumstance today may change, and they too, can be leaders of tomorrow.
“Our State is peaceful, safe and secure, and I urge our great and resourceful youths to help maintain this status during the Yuletide. I enjoin them to shun anti-social tendencies or acts capable of disturbing public peace.
Let us wear our unity and love as badges of honour and continue to celebrate our bonds of kindred which, thankfully, is currently in full display at the Christmas Unplugged 2024 edition. I am aware of the extraordinary cultural display and renaissance currently on going at the Christmas Village and the thousands of visitors that are trooping in daily. This is who and what we are all about- the spirit of Akwa Ibom: Happy, industrious, united, creative and God –fearing people, bound by shared aspirations, hopes and dreams.” He said.
Governor Eno also thanked the people for being supportive to government in the last 18 months and promised that his administration would continue to adopt proactive policies and programmes aimed at making lives better in the state.
“We have been humbled greatly by what we have collectively achieved across sectors, and as we get ready to usher in the New Year, we will continue to roll our sleeves and work harder to ensure we produce enough food to feed our people, extend more development to the rural areas, expand our infrastructure, ensure our State remains an oasis of peace and tranquility and get our children to remain focused in their educational pursuits, so they may compete with their peers all over the world, in the spirit of our Arise Agenda.” Gov Eno assured.
He prayed for the spirit of unity and oneness to lead everyone safely and triumphantly into the New Year.
