…Announces Commissioning Of 39 Projects
By Bassey Nkponam
EKET
Governor Umo Eno, has declared September a month of gratitude, urging Akwaibomites to unite in thanksgiving to God as the State prepares to celebrate its 39th anniversary.
Eno, who made the declarations and call on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Victory Thanksgiving Service marking the end of the 2026 Discovery Convention of the All Nations Christian Ministry International, a.k.a (The Lord’s Kitchen), also announced the inauguration of 39 projects across the state as part of the 39th anniversary activities, while hinting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to pay an official visit to the state to commission some of the projects executed by his administration.
Eno, urged the people of the state to use September to reflect on God’s faithfulness to the state and join hands in thanksgiving, and announced that the 39th anniversary thanksgiving service would hold on September 20 at the International Christian Worship Centre, Uyo.
He added that a State Banquet to mark the anniversary would take place on September 23 at the new banquet hall of ARISE Palm Resort, providing an evening of gratitude and celebration.
On the anticipated presidential visit, Eno said the state was looking forward to an official visit by President Tinubu, who is expected to commission some of the projects delivered by his administration, noting that the visit would add significance to the 39th anniversary celebrations and called on the people to pray for a successful visit.
He further announced that the 2026 Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol would hold on Friday, December 18, 2026, with the theme, “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men”, taken from Luke 2:14, explaining that participating choirs would be selected through a pitching portal.
Eno expressed gratitude to God, the clergy and members of the ministry for their steadfast support and commitment to the vision of the church.
Describing the members as his “heroes”, Eno, thanked them for believing in the All Nations vision and for giving him the privilege of leading them.
He also appreciated stakeholders and other supporters for their consistent support for the church and his administration.
The governor further thanked the dignitaries and guests for their presence at the Victory Thanksgiving, noting that their participation had transformed what was initially a church programme into a state service, praying that everyone would return home with abundant blessings.
Ministering on the theme, “Bought With a Price”, with text from 1 Corinthians 7:23, Pastor Simeon Afolabi, encouraged believers to surrender their lives to divine direction and draw their self-worth from their relationship with God, stressing that those who have God on their side have no reason to fear or feel defeated.
Afolabi said Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary should transform the life of every believer, urging Christians to recognize themselves as God’s valued investments and to live without fear.
The service, which ended with prayers for Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, the government, the people and the Church, was attended by prominent political, religious and community leaders, including the deputy governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; wife of the Senate President, Dr. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio; coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki; Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong; the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot; secretary to the State government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peters; executive assistant and chief delivery advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson, serving and former senators, top officials and other spiritual and temporal leaders.
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