The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has successfully concluded a four-day retreat at Eko Hotel in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to improving public service delivery throughout the state…CONTINUE READING

Governor Pastor Umo Eno led the retreat, which featured prominent figures such as former Governor Udom Emmanuel and Financial Derivatives CEO Bismarck Rewane.

The event was themed ‘ARISE Agenda: Mapping the Future’ and focused on discussions related to economic growth, infrastructure funding, and effective governance.

Resource persons led knowledge-sharing sessions, analyzing the economic outlook of the nation and the state while setting targets for the state government as a whole and specific ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to boost Akwa Ibom State’s economy.

Governor Eno, who actively participated in all sessions, reiterated the holistic goal of the ARISE Agenda, which aims to transform Akwa Ibom State from a civil service-driven state into an industrial hub and attractive destination for investors.

He commended the facilitators for their excellent delivery and thanked former Governor Udom Emmanuel for delivering the keynote address and his continuous selfless service to the state.

A significant outcome of the retreat was Governor Eno’s announcement of 31 projects, one for each Local Government Area, aligning with his administration’s ‘one project per Local Government Area’ initiative.

He stressed the importance of adhering to project timelines and quality standards and highlighted the key roles of EXCO members and other appointees in the state’s transformation, with assessments based on these criteria.