Governor Umo Eno’s accomplishments in his first year in office have been received with praise. The celebration from the diaspora community is factored into the trust being built by the good governance initiatives across critical sectors of the Akwa Ibom State. This has provided a comprehensive framework for facilitating diaspora engagement in homeland development and has empowered the diaspora community in the agenda of mobilizing resources and ensuring sustainability towards the globalization of the Akwa Ibom economy.
In the spirit of the anniversary celebration, the following highlights have been acknowledged in the past 365 days of the Golden Era administration:
Ease of Doing Business:
Governor Umo Eno has given the diaspora community hope in the direction and sincerity of government in:
☑ creating an enabling business environment for sustainable inflow of foreign direct investments
☑ providing infrastructure for development
☑ improving security architecture
☑ investing in workforce training and vocational education programs
His focus on government policies that promote a conducive business environment has created a reduction in bureaucratic red tape, streamlined the business registration processes, and offered more incentives to diaspora investors.
Transparent and Accountable Governance:
The past 365 days in office give the diaspora community a clear direction on government commitment to effective fiscal policy in managing debt profiles and encouraging businesses and institutions to adopt transparent practices. This includes:
☑ financial transparency
☑ clear legal frameworks
☑ regulatory enforcement
☑ adherence to ethical standards
Access to Information:
The past 365 days in office give diaspora investors proper and reliable access to information about the government policy thrust on investment and the business landscape:
☑ Market research
☑ Regulatory guidelines
☑ Potential risks and opportunities
☑ An official website for a centralized information flow and feedback
Legal Protections:
The past 365 days in office give the diaspora community guarantees on legal protections and confidence for investors. This includes dispute resolution mechanisms and a guarantee for the protection of property rights.
Cultural Exchange Programs:
The past 365 days in office reaffirm government commitment to promote cultural exchange programs that connect diaspora investors with their cultural roots. These programs boost tourism and festivals for better understanding and appreciation of local culture, history, and traditions.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief:
The past 365 days in office give the diaspora community clear direction on multi-stakeholder coordination and inputs from diaspora organizations and other institutional humanitarian actors. This serves as a guide with models and tools that demonstrate and promote more streamlined coordination among diasporans and institutional humanitarian actors, for more effective humanitarian assistance to affected communities from flood, crude oil spillages and epidemic outbreaks.
In conclusion, based on the premises of this impactful governance scorecard, the Office of the SSA to the Govenor (Diaspora Matters) joins the entire diaspora community to congratulate His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno on his first-year anniversary in building diaspora trust for intense diaspora engagement and a prosperous Akwa Ibom State.
Signed,
Ms. Linda Akon Umoh
Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters
