The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has reiterated the need for peaceful coexistence among different ethnic nationalities in the country .
Governor Eno, while addressing members of the socio-cultural group, Ohaneze NdIgbo, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, in Uyo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering unity and inclusivity and ensuring that all residents, regardless of ethnic background, feel valued and empowered to contribute to the state’s growth and development.
Governor Eno commended the leadership of the Igbo community for engineering unity amongst themselves, and for embracing peace and unity which has become the hallmark of his administration, stressing that with unity, a lot could be achieved for the overall good of the people.
He noted the fact that some of their members were born in the State, and having established their businesses in the State as well, they should be treated as part and parcel of the State.
“Let me congratulate and celebrate the Igbo community in the State for your great spirit of enterprise and faith in our collective democracy.
“The Igbo people here are part of our social fabric; they have added value to our community through their remarkable spirit of industry and brotherhood,” he stated.
The Governor appreciated the Igbos for their entrepreneurial spirit which he described as impressive and exemplary, pledging to continue to partner the Igbo community as well as all the non indigenous communities to sustain the existing harmonious relationship, as long as they live in peace, obey the laws of the land, and do not involve or perpetuate criminality.
Governor Eno emphasized that “Akwa Ibom State is fast becoming a melting pot where various cultures and tribes come together in a symphony of love, unity, and peaceful co-existence.”
According to him, the State has been able to achieve the feat because of the Government’s intentional pursuit of peace, security, and hospitality, which the State now represents nationally.
The President General, Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Mr Kayceey Chidiadi, commended Governor Eno for his visionary and impactful leadership, stressing that the peaceful and unifying attributes of the Governor has permeated the community and is responsible for the peace and unity in the community which had eluded them for many years.
High point of the event was the conferment of Grand Patron of Ohaneze NdIgbo Akwa Ibom State Chapter on the Governor in recognition and appreciation of his benevolence and inclusive governance.
