Former President Goodluck Jonathan has over the weekend extolled Governor Udom Emmanuel and past leaders of Akwa Ibom state for their contributions to the milestone achievements recorded since her creation, thirty five years ago.
Former President Jonathan accompanied by his wife, Patience Jonathan were Special Guest of Honour at the State Banquet, organised by the Akwa Ibom State Government at the Ibom Icon Hotels and Golf Resorts, Uyo, as part of activities to mark the 35th anniversary celebration of the state.
Jonathan acknowledged visible improvement in the areas of physical infrastructure and other basic amenities across Local Government Areas of the state, within the period of thirty five years.
“I will say that Akwa Ibom State, which was carved out of the old Cross River State is one of the states that have met the expectations of her people in fulfilling the reasons for her creation. If you have been coming to Akwa Ibom within these period of thirty five years, you would agree that people from the state would always thank God for the creation of this state.”
Commending the efforts of the current Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel in laying a solid foundation for future development of the state, Jonathan advised politicians to shun politics of violence and division, and team up with the Governor to ensure that the state continue to remain a centre of positive reference.
“Governor Emmanuel has done very well, therefore the youths can no longer afford to be laid back, and in this election season, I charge the young ones to be vigilant to ensure that their choices are not thwarted”, he said.
In his earlier Remark, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel said his administration has connected with the people at the grassroot level through the provision of healthcare facilities and other live-touching projects.
Nigeria, Rtrd Gen Ibrahim Babaginda, whom he said, yielded to the aspirations of the founding fathers of the state by creating Akwa Ibom State in September 23rd, 1987.
“I want to thank all our past leaders for the great works they have done in shaping us into where we are today”, he said.
Emmanuel who enumerated his achievements in the past seven years, said his administration would continue to work for the benefit of the people despite the global economic and financial challenges, as he was not given to accepting excuses but results.
Other dignitaries who graced the event include: Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, former Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, former Military Governors of Akwa Ibom State, as well as the Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, who proposed the anniversary toast
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