Gov Emmanuel Explains Choice Of Umo Eno As Successor

…Says ‘I Mean Well For A’Ibom And Its People’

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Fresh from presenting his commissioner for lands and water resources, Pastor Umo Eno, as his preferred successor, Gov- ernor Udom Emmanuel says his decision was based on the fact that he means well for the state.

The governor disclosed this while fielding questions from a group of journalists earlier in the day and later at the commissioning of Spectrum Tele- vision, the state’s first private
cable television station owned and operated by TAF Media Group, on why he settled for the lands and water resources commissioner.

“Let me say this emphati- cally, I mean well for this state, that is why I waited for God to show me the man who would continue with the pace of developmental strides we have started in the last six years plus and then move the needle even further.
“Pastor Umo Eno is a highly respected person; he has enormous capacity, is an epitome of humility, and is blessed with the common touch, a compel- ling story and is God-fearing.

“He is a successful entrepre- neur who has employed our people, lifted thousands from poverty to prosperity.
“He will be coming to the Office of Governor with an economic blueprint that will further guarantee employment, development, and economic prosperity for our people. “He is a man of peace and will ensure that the peace and security of lives we have en- joyed in the last six plus years will be maintained.
“His life story resonates with the story of most ordinary Akwa Ibom people.

“He came from the Police barracks, where, as he said during his thanksgiving ser- vice last year, life was dreary and hope seemed a distant ingredient. Through hard work, he summoned hope and overcame his early difficulties and ended up as one the biggest employers of labour in our state.

“His story is a testament to our Dakkada philosophy; one that will inspire and motivate our youths.”
The governor stated that he never looked for a surrogate to do a third term but rather was looking for a man of exceptional capacity, of peace and humility and enjoined all peace-loving and progress- minded Akwa Ibomites to rally round and support God’s choice.
“I will never use God’s name in vain,” the governor stated at an interview at the Spectrum Television Studio with host, Ekaete Afia.