The Wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Patience Umo Eno has officially inaugurated a resuscitated 12,000 – litre water project in Ibiaku village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, an intervention by her pet project the Golden Initiative for All (GIFA).
At the ceremony, Pastor Patience Eno expressed her joy over the resuscitation of the water project for the Ibiaku community, whose inhabitants and those of the neighbouring Ikot Idiong and Esa Ekpo village, had suffered from water scarcity, for several years.
Highlighting the crucial role of access to water in community development, the First Lady reiterated GIFA’s commitment to fostering economic growth through the provision of essential infrastructure, encouraging Stakeholders in the area to ensure the sustainability and maintenance of the project.
The Governor’s wife, who was represented by the Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Mrs. Enobong Mbobo, acknowledged the tireless efforts of GIFA team members and her office staff in restoring the project to life, hoping its resuscitation would improve the living conditions of the people.
In a welcome remark, the Transition Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Council, Lady Mercy Bassey, expressed her gratitude to Pastor Patience Eno for her thoughtful efforts in revitalizing the water project which she noted will alleviate the burden of trekking long distances to access clean and potable drinking water, thereby improving the overall well-being of the community.
Setting the tone for the event, the Special Assistant to the Governor on General Duties, Hon. Anne Abraham, emphasized that the intervention by GIFA, is in line with a key component of GIFA’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, which aims to promote safe WASH practices and prevent the spread of diseases.
In their separate goodwill messages, notable Stakeholders from Ibiaku Esa Ekpo community including the Village Head of Ibiaku Esa Ekpo, Eteidung Nsini Akpabio, Mkpat Enin PDP Chairmanship Candidate Hon. Emmanuel Inyang, the Woman leader of the Village, Obonganwan Nwa Ezekiel Udoekwere, and Engineer Okon Uffot Obot expressed gratitude to the Governor’s Wife for reviving the water project which has provided relief to the community.
The Mkpat Enin women presented a special rendition depicting their joy over the resuscitation of the water project initially sited in 2011 by the Local Government Administration before its dormancy, a situation that has been tackled with the revitalization of the project, which has brought ease to the lives of the people.
Media Unit
Office of the Wife of Governor, AKS
September 5, 2024
