{
  "id": 9475186,
  "title": "Eno Praises Citizens for Support in Developing Akwa Ibom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/eno-praises-citizens-for-support-in-developing-akwa-ibom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T03:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/24/eno-praises-citizens-for-support-in-developing-akwa-ibom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has praised citizens for their support in advancing the state over its 39 years of existence. In a televised address, Eno highlighted the contributions of various groups such as past leaders, traditional institutions, workers, farmers, teachers, clergy, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. He emphasized, \"We are here because many hands built before us and because others built before us, we have a sacred duty to build for those who will come after us.\"\n\nAccording to Eno, the ARISE Agenda of the state is not just a policy document but a covenant of service. He revealed that since May 29, 2023, his administration has worked on over 1,500 kilometers of roads, including 43 bridges. Eno stated, \"As part of our 39th anniversary celebrations, we are commissioning projects across the state, including roads, schools and healthcare facilities. This is our understanding of inclusive governance.\"\n\nThe governor also mentioned ongoing efforts to sustain free and compulsory education at primary and secondary levels, disbursing N1.69 billion in bursaries, and recruiting 3,000 teachers. Eno announced plans to transform Akwa Ibom College of Education into a University of Education and award full scholarships to students, including Dr. Joseph Akpan, who is pursuing a master's in Surgical and Intervention Science at McGhill University in Canada.\n\nIn terms of healthcare, Eno highlighted the development of the Ibom International Hospital and investments in primary healthcare facilities and human resources, reaching underserved communities. He also emphasized the advancement of an agricultural economy, providing agricultural grants, equipment support, farm inputs, model farms, and the Palm Tree Crop Revolution, which has granted 1,700 farmers and approved the acquisition of thousands of oil-palm seedlings. Eno concluded, \"The work of building Akwa Ibom cannot be left to government alone. Government can build the platform. But the people must build the future.\"",
  "summary": "Okon Bassey in Uyo As Akwa lbom State celebrates its 39 years of creation, the governor, Umo Eno, has honoured past leaders, traditional institutions, workers, farmers, teachers, the clergy, professionals,",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Umo Eno praises citizens for support in Akwa Ibom's development over 39 years.",
    "ARISE Agenda includes over 1,500 km of roads and 43 bridges since May 2023.",
    "Government and citizens share responsibility to build Akwa Ibom's future."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Governor Eno's praise for citizens' support signals a shift towards inclusive governance, where the administration recognizes the role of citizens in building the state's future and seeks to collaborate with them.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}