Breaking: Julilation as APC Governor Declares Public Holiday, Gives Reason
- An APC governor, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has announced that Tuesday, September 23, would be a work-free day in the south-south state
- According to the commissioner for information in the state, Aniekan Umanah, the holiday was in celebration of the 38th anniversary of the state's creation
- The commissioner further explained that government offices and public institutions are to observe the public holiday
The All Progressives Congress governor, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has declared Tuesday, September 23, as a public holiday in honour of the 38th anniversary of the creation of the state.
Aniekan Umanah, the commissioner for information in the state, announced the development on behalf of the governor, in a statement on Monday, September 23, adding that "all government offices and other public institutions" are expected to be shut on Tuesday.
Source: Twitter
According to Premium Times, the governor extended his greetings and wishes to the residents and citizens of the state, wishing them a peaceful and joyful celebration.
Akwa Ibom was created by the then former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, out of Cross River on September 23, 1987.
In a statement on his social media page, the governor called for peace and unity among the people of the state. He said he has paid honour to the past leaders and vowed to continue to work with stakeholders in moving the state forward.
Reactions as Akwa Ibom celebrates its creation
However, the governor's message has started generating reactions from some residents. Below are some of their reactions:
Chris Udoh tells the governor his expectations:
"In a time like this, I would have expected a leader to address us...tell us how far we have gone and lay out our plans for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 - 20 or 50 years. Reduce it into writing. Write out the vision and make it plain for everyone to see and follow. When people see what the government is doing and anticipate the next moves, they will not have time to think about ethnicity or tribalism. 'Value the citizens in the state and know them by name."
Source: Twitter
Leum X speaks on the bad road:
"Hold the chairman of Uyo responsible. Streets in Uyo, especially the Itu road, Nelson and others' roads, are very bad. For years now, those roads have never been fixed."
King Moses lamented the environmental problem in the state:
"My governor, sir @_PastorUmoEno, Uyo is so unkept like the commissioner of environment is not working. Many overflow waste bins, many mad men and women in town taking over water fountains and roundabouts as their home, the worst is Itam junction, and that's the entrance to Akwa Ibom."
Isongkeabasi Sampson urged the governor to pay the students' bursary:
"Your Excellency, not all Students have received their bursary payment for this year. Congratulations to Akwa Ibom on 38 years of existence."
Jubril Ayu-Ekid congratulated the state:
"Happy anniversary to our dear state. Proudly Akwa Ibomites."
See the governor's statement here:
Akwa Ibom declares state of emergency
Legit.ng earlier reported that Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has declared a state of emergency in the health sector in the state.
According to the governor, the move was to accelerate reforms and ensure efficiency in the healthcare delivery in line with the ARISE agenda of his administration.
Aniekan Umanah, the state commissioner for information, explained that the announcement was made after the review of his administration's healthcare development roadmap.
Source: Legit.ng
