Emmanuel to collaborate with FG, agencies to promote progress in Nigeria

Akpan Umoh, Uyo

The Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has said he would always collaborate with the Federal Government and its agencies to promote progress in Nigeria as the Nigerian Postal Services plans to mark this year’s World Postal day in the state.

The governor said this while receiving the Management of the Nigerian Postal Service, Benin Zonal Headquarters, led by the Zonal Manager, NIPOST Benin Zone, Mrs Loretto Nwakanma, during a courtesy visit to him at Government House, Uyo on Wednesday.

Emmanuel, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Moses Ekpo, said the relationship between the federal government and the state was built on the understanding that every development that comes to the state was for the benefit of the entire country.

The governor announced his readiness to provide the flagship programmes of the State to be promoted in the postage stamps of the agency.

He added that his government was interested in conversations that would further uplift the living standards and fortunes of the entire citizenry.

“I am of the opinion that the NIPOST is still relevant to our development and our economy, since the agency requires permanent structures across the nation, the Federal Government should properly invest in NIPOST.

“I hope the Federal Government will pay greater attention to the development of the NIPOST, the advent of the new media does not obliterate the importance of your organisation.

“NIPOST has a role to play in communication culture and economic development of our country and unless you are properly equipped, this may not be possible,” Emmanuel said.

Emmanuel commended the Agency for choosing Akwa Ibom for the 2021 World Post Day coming up on October 8, and for acknowledging the contributions of his administration to the growth of Nigeria.

He said, “Our concern is the unity, peace and stability of the country and whether we are praying or working, the concept of this government is that a peaceful nation can grow economically.”

He said that his administration would do everything to ensure that the peace provided and enjoyed in Akwa Ibom by God’s grace and through the instrumentality of security agencies, permeate other parts of the country for Nigeria to be peaceful and in unity.

 According to him, they were in the to prepare for the celebration of the World Post Day.

Speaking, she added the choice of Akwa Ibom State for the celebration was inspired by the outstanding infrastructure development of the state.

She highlighted some of the services of the agency and appealed for patronage, especially with regards to showcasing the exploits of the State to the world on postal stamps.