Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., is set to host an electrifying ARISE Happy Hour and Evening of Rewards, a night of music, recognition, and celebration, featuring a special live performance by Africa’s highlife king, Flavour!
In a statement, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, described the event as an exciting evening led by Governor Umo Eno, designed to provide top-tier entertainment while showcasing the administration’s unwavering commitment to empowering and rewarding the people of Akwa Ibom for their hard work. According to him, the Governor will honor and reward individuals and groups who have excelled in their respective fields, with a special focus on female youths, recognized as the state’s greatest cheerleaders in its support structure.
He explained that ₦300 million naira will be disbursed to 400 trained female youths and Ladies in White under the Ibom LED Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program, with each beneficiary receiving ₦750,000 naira, the best-performing Local Government Areas from Christmas Unplugged 2024 will be recognized and rewarded, also 50 winners of the Arise Home Farmers Scheme will each receive a ₦500,000 naira grant, Outstanding athletes from the 2024 Governor’s Cup will also be honored with special rewards and Best civil servants in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) nominated at the December Ministerial Briefings will receive a ₦1,000,000 (One Million Naira) reward from Governor Umo Eno in recognition of their dedication and excellence.
The release noted that the event will hold on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Amphitheater, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo by 6 PM, adding that the public is invited to be part of the unforgettable night of music, empowerment, and celebration.