Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Ph.D, has cautioned the youths of the state to remain peaceful, safe and resourceful to help maintain the status of the state during Christmas.
The governor's warning, contained in his message to the State on Christmas Day, urges young people to avoid antisocial tendencies or acts capable of disturbing public peace during the season.
“Let us wear our unity and love as badges of honor and continue to celebrate our bonds of kinship, which, fortunately, are currently on full display in the Christmas Unplugged 2024 edition.
“Today we join millions of Christian followers to celebrate Christmas, which signifies the birth of the Prince of Peace and Savior of humanity, our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Christmas is a time of love, giving and unity. It is a period in which we must redouble our efforts to care for the vulnerable and oppressed and inspire in them a spirit of hope and faith so that, just as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was born in a manger, their current circumstances can change. , and they too can be leaders of tomorrow.
“Let me thank you, dear people, for the prayers and support you have given us over the past eighteen months as we work to deepen the growth and prosperity of our beloved State. We have been greatly humbled by what we have achieved collectively across all sectors and, as we prepare to welcome the New Year, we will continue to roll up our sleeves and work harder to ensure we produce enough food to feed our people, spread further development . to rural areas, expand our infrastructure, ensure that our State remains an oasis of peace and tranquility and ensure that our children remain focused on their educational activities, so that they can compete with their peers around the world, in the spirit of our Agenda Arise.” The governor's message was read in parts.
He promised to continually focus on the needs of the people, while challenging them to rise and flourish through the creative application of the talents and creativity that God has embedded in all of us.
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He announced the payment of salary number 13, popularly known as 'Eno-mber', promised that together with the Labor Union they will work on the verification exercise of the real number of public service employees and expressed the hope that the process will move forward. will end very soon so that the payment of the minimum wage of N80,000 (eighty thousand naira) can commence as agreed.
“To bring Christmas cheer to every corner of this blessed State, we have released 20 bags of rice to be delivered to each of the 2,272 villages registered in the State.
“This is a season of good news and we are hopeful that other stakeholders in all 368 districts will complement the government's efforts to impact the lives of people in their respective communities.
“I am aware of the extraordinary cultural display and renaissance currently taking place at Christmas Village and the thousands of visitors arriving daily. This is who and what it is all about: the spirit of Akwa Ibom: happy, hard-working, united, creative and God-fearing people, united by shared aspirations, hopes and dreams.
“As we celebrate Christmas today, may this spirit of unity and oneness carry us safely and triumphantly into the New Year.
“I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance!
God bless us all!” The message concluded.