By Freshgist
Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno has over the weekend commissioned a Multipurpose Development/Skills Acquisition Center in Obot Akara Local Government Area of the state.
The project, executed by the Chairperson of Obot Akara Local Government Council, Hon. Agnes Udoenwenwen, was to serve as a vocational hub where indigenes of the area will learn diverse skills and get empowered with starter packs on completion.
Speaking during the inauguration of the project held at Obot Akara Local Government Council Secretariat, the Governor's wife applauded the Council boss for her foresight in encouraging entrepreneurship amongst the women and youths of the area.
Eno added that she was impressed by the performance of women holding public offices in the state, noted that there was need for more women to be given opportunity to serve in government.
"You have all seen how well she has performed since she assumed office about three years ago. This is one Chairperson who has been outstanding in her duty. She has been outstanding in her delivery to this Local Government as evident in this project.
"The way the women are rejoicing here is a proof that she has been good to them. I congratulate you on this achievement. Well done," she remarked.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Obot Akara Local Government Council, Lady Agnes Udoenwenwen, said she was delighted to have the Governor's wife present and her entourage at her council Area to commission project undertaken by her administration.
She noted that having been sworn into office on the 7th day of December, 2020, she has embarked on various life touching projects to justify the rationale behind the democratic principles of political responsibility to the electorates.
She added that the ultra-modern multipurpose hall / skills Acquisition center would help in training youths, women and men on various skills to alleviate poverty and uplift the standard among the people.
In their separate goodwill messages, the Political stakeholders of the area including Senator Emmanuel Ibokessien, Member representing Ikot Ekpene / Obot Akara State Constituency in the AKHA, Hon. Jerry Otu, Immediate past House Member, Rt. Hon. Idongesit Ntepere and the PDP woman leader, Mrs. Grace Umoren, thanked the Governor's wife for visiting the area to inaugurate the Multipurpose Hall built by the Chairperson of the Council, Mrs. Agnes Udoenwenwen, for the benefit of the people.
While promising to stand by the administration of Governor Umo Eno as he delivers dividends of democracy to the area and the state at large, they asserted that the people of Obot Akara would make good use of the facility provided.
The First Lady's entourage were, wife of the Deputy Speaker in AKHA, Mrs Enobong Edidem, Member representing Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo State Constituency in AKHA, Hon. Selina Ukpatu, Member representing Urueoffong Oruko State Constituency in AKHA, Hon. Precious Selong and Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebiet, among others.
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