The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno has promised to work closely with indigenes in the Diaspora to enhance the development and industrialisation of the State.
Eno, who said this when he interfaced via zoom with his supporters in the Diaspora under the aegis of Team Umo Eno Diaspora(TUED), wooed indigenes of the State in the diaspora to return home and help build Akwa Ibom.
The Team Umo Eno Diaspora (TUED) is an umbrella organisation designed to focus all global efforts towards the election in 2023 of Pastor Eno and his running mate, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi.
Up to 85 attendees dialed into the two-hour meeting from the United States, Nigeria, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, the United Kingdom, Spain, Scotland and Saudi Arabia.
Eno presented his vision captured under his ARISE agenda, which, according to him, will grow the State’s economy along the paths of agriculture, industrialization, infrastructure, entrepreneurship among others.
He promised to build on the foundation laid by previous administrations, especially in the areas of industrialization and job creation and bring the dividends of democracy to indigenes.
At the meeting, Eno said that having carried out a needs assessment of the 31 local government areas in the state his projects would be implemented within the first 100 days of assuming office.
“In particular, I want the Diaspora to be a part of the new Akwa Ibom State project. Consequently, I urge as many Diasporans as possible to come home not only to campaign for me but to eventually invest in, and relocate to, Akwa Ibom State.
“You are influencers, and you can use our position to encourage everyone to vote for the party.”
On the call, he also answered a wide range of questions bordering on issues affecting Akwa Ibomites, both at home and abroad – among others, the invasion of herdsmen in our state, the recent controversy surrounding the 13% derivation refund to Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Seaport, cost of governance, Diaspora involvement and support, power generation as well as developing our agricultural and tourism sectors. He promised to make time to address Akwa Ibomites in the Diaspora on a regular basis.
Ms. Linda Akon Umoh, the TUED Global Coordinator, appreciated everyone for attending, spoke on future projects then announced a meeting in the nearest future where the structure for TUED and other matters would be properly addressed.
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