Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has disclosed that his administration has not borrowed any money since the assumption of office adding that financial prudence and accountability will remain his watchwords throughout his tenure as governor.
Making the disclosure, Friday 6th April 2024 at St. John U-N-A Primary School grounds, Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit-Ubium, during the funeral service in honour of late Mrs Deborah Ekaette Imaikop Enoidem, mother -In-law of the Immediate past Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the Governor stated that despite awarding contracts for numerous projects across the State, transparency and accountability have remained the guiding principles of his administration. He noted that if the government needs to borrow, such would be for a known purpose, with due approval of the State House of Assembly and understanding by the Akwa Ibom people.
He assured Akwa Ibom people that his government is prudently managing resources available by channelling funds into projects that would benefit the populace, and cautioned those who are in the habit of obstructing Projects with illegal structures in expectation of being paid, to refrain from such acts, as the government would not tolerate such behaviour.
The Governor had announced the termination of the contract for Nsit Atai/Okobo/Oron Road, saying the project would be re-awarded and delivered in record time.
Governor Eno used the occasion to reel out projects undertaken by his administration in the Oro Federal Constituency, including, 2.1km Ukpong Street, 2.1km Essang Street, Orukim-Uyenge Universal Energy Road, Okopedi Road, by East-West road, Secretariat Oruko Eweme Road, and re-modernization of Oron Bridge, assuring that he is bent on executing more projects in Oron Nation, and indeed, the entire State.
In his words; “All the projects we have been doing, we are proud to say, we have not taken one loan from any bank in the last 10 months. i believe that we can use the resources we have in this State to work for our people.
“There is no local government in the State and at least two projects are not ongoing. By the grace of God, we will continue to do more. We are spending money on projects and people are working and making a living from those projects”.
“We will continue to use the State money for this State. We will create jobs, and government will support hardworking people who are ready to work. Our administration will continue to touch rural people. During our campaign, I promised to serve you, and I will continue to serve you,”.
“I thank the Oro people, our in-laws. I’m working for you, as I do with the entire state, and I will continue to work for you. I will serve you in Oro Nation by building on the foundation of my predecessor. We will do much more,” he added.
