Eno inaugurates NUJ auditorium, donates cars to exco

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, inaugurated an ultra- modern NUJ auditorium complex.

Eno during the occasion presented brand new cars to the 11 members of the state working committee of the union.

Speaking during the inauguration, the governor described the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists as a strategic partner and supporter of the state government’s development strides as propelled by the ARISE Agenda.

He commended the union for partnering the state government in its developmental strides and for using their platforms to promote the state rather than demarketing it as obtainable in some other places.

“You have made your profession not about fighting the governor or government, but about your true loyalty to Akwa Ibom State for its meaningful development and progress.

“Why? Because this is our brand. This is the only state that we have.

“Government would come, government would go, but Akwa Ibom State remains constant. So, I want to thank you and your leadership for the collaborative work that you have done in the state,” Eno said.

Eno appreciated the leadership of NUJ in the state for naming the new auditorium complex after his late wife, Patience Eno.

“It is not something that I expected. It’s a bit emotional, but as I continue to see people immortalise her, it gives us, as a family, comfort that she didn’t live her life in vain. So, I want to thank you so much for this honour,” he said.

The governor assured the in-coming state executive members of the union of the government’s readiness to continue to work in partnership for the development and growth of the state.

Earlier, the outgoing NUJ Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk, thanked the governor for fulfilling his campaign promise to the union by completing the secretariat project, which had been abandoned for more than 20 years.

He acknowledged the governor’s numerous contributions towards the success of the project even before he assumed office.

Etuk pledged the union’s commitment to supporting the Eno-led administration in ensuring the successful implementation of the ARISE Agenda.

The Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniekan Umanah, and the President of NUJ, Comrade Alhasan Yahaya, commended the governor for his exceptional support and partnership with the union.