By The Akwa Ibom State Governor has called for genuine nation building that must begin with impactful governance at the subnational level, touching lives, building trust, and creating opportunities.
Governor Umo Bassey Eno of the rich Niger-Delta state who may the call during a keynote address at the 3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture with the theme: “The Challenge of Nation – Building in a Multi-Ethnic Society”, revealed how the state has made significant progress through genuine governance.
Eno who was represented by the Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Mike Effiong at the event that was organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors, said that the theme of this year’s lecture, is deeply significant, especially at a time when the nation must reaffirm its unity, embrace diversity, and foster people – oriented governance.
While extending warm felicitations on behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State. to the leadership and members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), he noted that Lateef Jakande, a former President of NGE and one-time Governor of Lagos State was as a visionary journalist and people-focused administrator whose attributes “continue to challenge us all to prioritize service, truth, and equity in our national life.”
“In Akwa Ibom State, we are deliberately pursuing a path of sustainable development and inclusive growth under our ARISE Agenda, our socio-economic blueprint focused on Agricultural revolution, Rural development, Infrastructure maintenance and advancement, Security, and Educational Advancement .
Our approach is people-centric, , and responsive to the needs of all segments of society, including youths, women, and vulnerable populations”, he stated.
He disclosed that Akwa Ibom State, is now widely acknowledged as the nation’s preferred destination for business and leisure where one can experience first-hand a quiet revolution taking place across our communities.
The Governor assured it would continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and indeed the larger Nigerian media space.
