*Presents 8 Yrs Scorecard Of The Governor
*Highlights Activities For Akpabio's Hand-Over
By Henshaw NYONG.
"Eight years after... it is gratifying to observe that Akwa Ibom has witnessed a people-focused leadership, that has changed the landscape of our dear State, re-defined her people to become more relevant in the politics and economy of the Country".
These were the words of the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Deacon Aniekan Umanah, during a special media interactive session, Sunday, in Uyo, the State capital.
However, with less than a dozen day to the exit of Governor Godswill Akpabio as the State Chief Executive, the State mouthpiece is of the opinion that so much have been achieved in all sectors and encapsulated into what has been generally referred as the Uncommon Transformation of the State.
Among the sectors uncommonly transformed by the outgoing administration, according to Deacon Umanah, are: Education, Infrastructure Development, Health and Agriculture.
Others include: Rural Development, Electricity and power as well as Human capital development, amongst others.
The Information boss divulged that plans have been concluded by the outgoing administration to inaugurate a total number of 165 life-touching projects across the State before May 29.
"The projects are located at College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Eyofin-Udung Uko, Oron, Uquo, Eket, Abat in ONNA, Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat Enin, Government House Grounds.
"others are Uyo; Obot Idim Ibesikpo; Uyo International Hospital ; Ikot Ekpene ; Ikot Oku Ubo Offot, Uyo; Ediene Abak, AKS, Obio Akpa, Utu Etim Ekpo ; Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo; Shelter Afrique ; Tropicana Complex ; Essien Udim ; Ikot Ekpene, etc", said Umanah.
While lauding Journalists in the State for the unwavering support they gave to the outgoing administration, Umanah, solicited "same level of support and cooperation to the incoming Government of Deacon Udom Gabriel Emmanuel", stressing that "no government can succeed without the support of the people".
Meanwhile, programs and activities lined up for the smooth transition to the incoming administration had already kick-started, Saturday, 16th May, with inauguration of some projects at the College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Nsit Ibom LGA.
This reporter observed that on the 20th May, there will be Valedictory EXCO at the EXCO chambers, Uyo, while Inter Denominational Thanksgiving service in honour of His Excellency, Governor Akpabio will be held, Sunday, the 24th May.
Stakeholders Interactive session/Valedictory address by His Excellency is slated on Tuesday, May 26 at the Banquet Hall, by noon, while the Night of elocution in celebration of His Excellency is billed for Wednesday, the 27th May at the Banquet Hall, by 8pm.
On Thursday, the 28th May, there will be interactive session/Valedictory address /luncheon with stakeholders at the Banquet Hall, by 10am, while on the D-day, Friday, 29th May, 2015, there will be inauguration ceremony at the Akwa Ibom international stadium, by 10am.
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