The political leader of Uyo Senatorial District and former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Senator Effiong Bob, has commended Governor Umo Eno for unveiling bold initiatives to transform Akwa Ibom State.
The highly respected politician and legal icon gave the commendation while speaking in his Nsit Ubium local government area.
He spoke at a three-day free medical programme sponsored by the Deputy Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob.
The former senator and elder statesman, who was full of praises for the governor, said it was from such bold initiatives the state lawmaker leveraged on to offer the free medical programme to his constituents.
Senator Bob, a one time State Assembly member and father of the Deputy Leader of the Assembly, noted that Governor Eno has made a series of innovative initiatives aimed at creating jobs, promoting transparency, and fast tracking key projects.
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In his words: “In a move to drive economic growth and development, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has launched a series of innovative initiatives aimed at creating jobs, promoting transparency, and fast-tracking key projects.”
He reaffirmed his belief in the government of Eno to deliver great dividends of democracy and urged the people to support his programmes and policies.
The free medical and surgical outreach witnessed unprecedented success as more than 1,500 people were treated and given drugs free for various ailments, more than 70 operated on strangulated hernias, inguinoscrotal hernia, umbilical hernia, incisional hernia, and groin hernia.
230 eye glasses were distributed free to people with related issues at the outreach that had people from neighbouring local government areas.
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