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Umo Eno Pays Tribute to Past Leaders at Akwa Ibom’s 38th Anniversary
Governor Umo Eno commends past leaders and citizens for their roles in Akwa Ibom’s progress as the state marks its 38th anniversary
Umo Eno hails past leaders at Akwa Ibom’s 38th anniversary, commending their contributions to the state’s transformation from a once-obscure region into a beacon of development.
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Speaking at a special banquet to mark the 38th anniversary of the state’s creation, Governor Pastor Umo Eno expressed gratitude to his predecessors, political stakeholders, and citizens for their collective role in advancing the Akwa Ibom project.
“Thirty-eight years down the line, the state has metamorphosed into a destination of choice.
This would not have been possible without the efforts of our past leaders. God has blessed us with progressive-minded leadership,” he said.
The governor highlighted the importance of unity across political divides, noting that blessings and progress can only be achieved where peace thrives.
“Let politics be played with a human face and let us know that after politics, we would all return as Akwa Ibomites,” he added.
Eno celebrated the achievements of Akwa Ibom indigenes making global and national impact, including Mayor Jason Jackson of Islington, UK, and Assistant Commandant General Samuel Okon of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, whom he presented with a new car to support his service.
He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing financial stability to states, emphasising that Akwa Ibom has not borrowed funds under his administration.
“Akwa Ibom is united for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for Senator Godswill Akpabio, and for our collective future,” he said.
In his remarks, the state’s pioneer military administrator, Col. Tunde Ogbeha (retd), described Akwa Ibom as “a benchmark of progress and development in Nigeria” and praised successive leaders for upholding the vision of the founding fathers.
Both the APC chairman, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, and PDP chairman, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan, lauded the governor for prioritising peace and unity, pledging continued support for his inclusive leadership.
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Earlier, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, commended citizens for embracing peace and sustaining the state’s path of sustainable growth.
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Hamzat to Chair, Adebule Special Guest as TheGazelleNews Honours BKO, Antar Laniyan on Wednesday
All roads lead to the Ijakadi Hall of the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel on Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, as TheGazelleNews holds its annual public lecture.
The theme for this year’s event is: Driving Grassroots Governance with Public-Private Partnership: The Gains, The Pains, The Prospects.
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate for the state, Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat will be Chairman at the occasion while the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District and former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule will be the Special Guest of Honour.
The Keynote Speaker will be the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare.
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, RT Honourable Mojisola Lasbat Meranda; former Deputy Chief of Staff to ex-Osun Governor and Chief Operating Officer of TSAT/Thuraya Nigeria, Dr Abdullahi Adeyanju Binuyo; the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr Oreoluwa Finnih; the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa; and his counterpart from Abeokuta North Local Governent, Dr Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo will discuss the main lecture by Chief Dare.
Former President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mrs Funke Egbemode will moderate the event.
Award highlights of the event are:
Presentation of Industry Icon Award to popular media practitioner, broadcaster and public analyst, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju for the Media Industry; and veteran actor, Antar Laniyan for the Movie Industry.
Three prominent politicians: Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Basorun and Chief Jide Ojuko will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for their immense contributions to governance, democracy and growth of the country.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire will be the Mother of the Day, while the Agbaoye of Ibadanland, Chief Kola Karim will be the Father of the Day.
Another highlight of the event is the special medical presentation to be provided by Biomedical Pharmaceutical Limited.
The Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the event, Mrs Adetutu Audu-Adebisi stated that TheGazelleNews Annual Public Lecture has provided avenue for policy makers interact and find ways of moving the country forward on various burning national issues.
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