The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed the Ministry for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and the Akwa Ibom State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency to ensure the establishment of water bore hole in each of the 369 Wards of the State.
Governor Eno who gave the directive during the 2nd Anniversary celebration of Golden Initiative For All, GIFA, in Uyo, said this is in partnership with the Initiative in its Water Of Life project.
The Governor expressed satisfaction at GIFA’s achievements in 8 thematic areas in it’s 2 year existence touching the life of the people especially those in the hinter land complementing the ARISE agenda of his administration
He said, “We would agree that GIFA has done exceptionally and exceedingly well. So, a job well done means more jobs to be done. As a Government, and to immortalize the desire of my dear wife , H.E. Pastor ( Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, we will partner with GIFA to ensure adequate water supply in all the 369 Wards of the State.
He directed the AKRUWATSAN, and the Ministry of Water Resources, Sanitation and Hygiene to immediately set up modalities to collaborate with GIFA “to ensure that within the next one year, every Ward in every Local Government Area of the State has a GIFA Water Project for the benefit of our people.
“GIFA has truly shown leadership in this direction, and we will strongly partner with you. The 369 Wards of the State will have a GIFA Water Project,” he assured.
Governor Eno lauded the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady and Chairman of GIFA Board of Trustees, Noble Lady Helen Obareki for her commitment in advancing the vision of her mother.
“I am happy to note that this Initiative is living up to the foundational ideals and objectives of its founding. You have kept faith with the implementation of the eight thematic areas and the record of achievements so far recorded as attested to by the statistics and the impact you have just reeled off” he said.
Governor Eno appreciated the Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum, especially the wives of the Governors of Abia, Plateau and Edo States who were in attendance, for their show of love.
Speaking, the Coordinator Office of the First Lady and Chairman, GIFA Board of Trustees, Lady Helen Eno-Obareki, stated that established to touch lives and make a positive difference on underprivileged families, GIFA has made remarkable stride in all 8 thematic areas.
Lady Obareki noted that in the last 2 years GIFA has touched and impacted 53,987 lives pledging the initiative’s resolve to do more.
Speaking on behalf of the wives of Governors in attendance, Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs.Priscilla Otti, commended Coordinator of the office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Obareki for the impact recorded by the pet project, and assured of support and collaboration where necessary to achieve more.
In her remarks, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, on behalf of the women, felicitated GIFA for its impactful projects and programmes, appreciated Governor Eno for his gender- friendly disposition and assured that women will continue to remain strong partners of GIFA.
