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… says his love for Ikono is overwhelming
The Member Representing Ikono State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Asuquo Nana-MBK has commended Governor Umo Eno for his many developmental projects initiated in the state, especially projects located in his constituency with a promise that Ikono will continue to support the governor beyond 2027.
Nana gave the commendation on January 25th in a goodwill message during the foundation laying ceremony of the ARISE Senior Citizens Centre, located in Itak, Ikono Local Government Area.
Speaking at the event, the Assembly man said that the people of Ikono would reciprocate the gesture come 2027 for bringing life torching projects to the area.
Nana said, “You are doing so many things for Ikono, I stand here to promise you that come 2027, Ikono and Ibiono will give you outstanding votes.”
“His Excellency, I can not be your brother from Ikono, and things do not go well with you. Be rest assured of my commitment to working with you to achieve your A.R.I.S.E Agenda. Thank you for choosing Ikono for this project. It means a lot to me today, being my birthday. Thank you for honouring me. This shows that you love me as your brother and the people of Ikono.”
Governor Umo Eno in his address, said the Senior Citizens Centre is one of the facilities that would be located along the medical corridor between the Ibom Specialist Hospital and Four Point by Sheraton Hotel, adding that the event was not only the foundation laying ceremony for the Centre, but the commencement of the fencing of the entire site of facilities that will be along the corridor and the construction of complimentary access roads.
The State Chief Executive further informed that the Senior Citizens Centre is the brain child of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, who was very concerned about the elderly and desired to have a place where they can access some personalized services.
He noted that Pastor Patience had worked with Dr. Itawan James, to develop a design for the Senior Citizens Center, and therefore, appointed Dr. Itawan as the Delivery Advisor for the project to ensure due compliance.
Governor Eno appreciated the people of Ikono and Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas for collaborating with and supporting his administration, and especially for the expanse of land made available for the medical corridor, which, according to him, will help in advancing the successful stories of his campaign promises, and the ARISE Agenda.
In his remarks, the member representing Ikono and Ini Federal Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong Udo appreciated the Governor for his impactful development footprints in Ikono and Ibiono Ibom, adding that despite the nature of the 2023 Governorship election, the Governor has remained magnanimous in victory.
Hon. Ukpong Udo though not a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, assured everyone that given the Governor’s inclusive leadership and impactful strides, the people of his constituency will massively support Governor Eno in 2027 general election.
Giving an overview of the project and a note of commitment, the newly appointed Delivery Advisor for the project, Dr. James and Ukeme Eyo of U&K Limited respectively, said the facility was not just a structure but an architectural masterpiece with befitting medical, recreational, and other facilities that will not only delight the senior citizens but will enable them age gracefully.
It could be recalled that last December, Governor Umo Eno re-awarded 21.5km Ikot Ayan Ediene-Ikot Nita-Urua Naira-Ikot Nseyen-Nkwot-Nnung Ukim road, including a 45m-span bridge and in less than a month Ikono is yet another beneficiary of ARISE Senior Citizens Centre, located in Itak, an act Nana described as intentional and genuine love on the part of governor Umo Eno.
Other dignitaries who attended and also gave goodwill messages were Chairman of Ikono and Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas, Hon. Oto-Obong Essien and Hon. Asuakak Umoh, Mkpisong Ememobong Essien, Barr Emmanuel Archibong and the Paramount Ruler of Ibiono, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang among others.
