The people of Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have risen to extol the virtues of Gov. Udom Emmanuel for his strides in the Industralization of Akwa Ibom State. This position was made known at the instance of Christmas celebration with the indigenes of the area, courtesy of the Senior Special Assistant on Education Monitoring to the governor, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet.
Speaking at the event, a political stakeholder and former Chairman of Oruk Anam Local Government Council in the area, Hon. Monday Etiebet expressed satisfaction of the people with the Gov. Emmanuel led administration, stating that it is the first administration in a long while that has greatly included Oruk Anam in the scheme of things. He added that as a son inlaw of Oruk Anam, Gov. Udom Emmanuel is equally a son of Oruk Anam who has the mandate of the people to lead beyond 2019. Speaking further, Hon. Etiebet assured the people and the governor that Oruk Anam and Akwa Ibom State, will continue in that wise beyond next election.
On her part, the Senior Special Assistant on Education Monitoring to the governor, who hosted the people, spoke glowingly about him. She described Gov. Emmanuel as a worthy boss who means well for Oruk Anam and Akwa Ibom state.
In a bid to positively emulate Governor Udom and his wife whom she said are givers the SSA donated cash of more than N1.2 milion and other items including bags of rice, a live cow among others. She said that the gesture was her way of thanking the people for standing by Gov. Emmanuel and admonished them to continue keeping faith in the government.
On the evidence of consciencious governance, Mrs. Etiebet drew the attention of the people to the Oruk Anam General Hospital, Ikot Okoro Road which work has begun and other road construction projects in the pipeline that are directly targeted at bettering the lots of Oruk Anam people.
While interacting with our reporter,the PDP Orukanam chapter chairman , Hon Jacob King commended Mrs Etiebet and pledged their support for the Governor Udom Emmanuel led administration
the people thanked the governor for appointing Oruk Anam Inidgenes into various positions in the state, pledging unwavering support to his government beyond 2019.
The event had in attendance the political class of Oruk Anam, SA Interministerial direct labor to Gov. Emmanuel,Mr Sampson Idiong ,PDP chapter n ward Exco, Royal fathers, women and youths.
