Gov Eno Sends Stroπg Warπing To Newly Sworn-in Commissioners, Special Advisers
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has cautioned the newly sworn-in Commissioners and Special Advisers’ against picking up unnecessary fights against their leaders at the Local, State, or federal government levels.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the appointees at the banquet hall, Uyo on Monday, the governor noted that his desire was to continue keeping Akwa Ibom as an oasis of peace and tranquility, “where investors and tourists will continue to come, live, and thrive.”
Governor Eno urged them to look for solutions and not engage in blame games while also working to tighten weak links and encourage deeper team spirit for the overall success of the team.
Describing the cabinet as ” EXCO of consolidation and Expansion, Eno reminded them that the budget has been passed, projects to be executed carefully outlined, and so they must hit the ground running in delivering on their mandate as they do not have the luxury of time.
He stressed, “Teamwork, unity, and passion are the ingredients we require from you.”
The governor added, ” We have a blueprint, the ARISE Agenda, which in concrete and precise layers contains our dream for the development of our state. Your role, like Joseph, is to help further interpret the dream and vision by working collaboratively to prepare our State and people for years of continuous economic growth and prosperity.
“This EXCO, must be shaped by love, teamwork, unity of purpose, and the spirit of oneness—carrying each other along as partners rather than adversaries and being very observant so that we do not allow one person to destroy collective attainment.
“You have not been appointed as Commissioners to ignite unnecessary fights with your leaders at the Local Government, State, or Federal levels. Our dream and desire is to continue keeping Akwa Ibom an oasis of peace and tranquility, where investors and tourists will continue to come, live, and thrive.
“Let me again state unambiguously that I am a man of peace and not of confrontation. I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. I do not have ‘body language.’ You must work to maintain the peace we have enjoyed here by showing utmost respect to our elders and leaders.
The governor also announced the appointment of Delivery Advisors, in line with international best practices in no distant time who would ensure that projects are executed within specific timelines. He also hinted that he would Chair the meetings of the Project Delivery Team twice a month to review ongoing projects and ensure their timely completion.
While advising the new appointees to go to their local governments to celebrate their appointments, the governor warned them against issuing press statements saying that such would only be handled by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and the Chief Press Secretary.
