Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated that his administration’s development initiatives are guided by the ARISE Agenda, his economic blueprint, and the needs documents presented by citizens across the State.
Speaking during the Government House Monthly Prayer Service at the Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo, the Governor described the ARISE Agenda as a well-structured development plan designed to address the State’s needs. He emphasised that development is not automatic and assured that projects and programmes are being executed systematically to ensure sustainable transformation.
Governor Eno also reaffirmed his commitment to significantly increasing the State’s internally generated revenue to strengthen its financial and economic standing. He urged all Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and relevant financial stakeholders to comply with the Treasury Single Account regulations, warning that any acts of compromise or sabotage would be dealt with firmly.
On the ongoing political season, the Governor advised stakeholders to read the political temperature in the State and avoid escalating tensions, noting that there would be no compensation for unwarranted political expenditures.
He called on citizens to support the government in sustaining peace, unity, and development, while assuring that the security and welfare of the people remain top priorities.
Manchester City defender’s double sealed a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final. The left-back, Nico O’Reilly punished a mistake from Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to open the scoring with a close-range header on the hour and he struck again with another header four minutes later to give City their ninth League Cup triumph. Meanwhile, O’Reilly has been converted from a midfielder to a defender by Pep Guardiola since breaking into the City team. The England international said that familiarity with being in attacking positions allowed him to capitalise on Arsenal’s mistakes.