The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has again justified the appointment of his daughter, Helen Obareki, as the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady.
The governor, at a church service at the All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket, said he offered the explanation for posterity.
The Eagle Online recalls that the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Patience Eno, died on September 26, 2024.
Speaking on the decision to appoint Obareki, who is a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor in the Office of the First Lady, Eno said: “First Ladies are not appointed.
“They come with the Governor.
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“Our daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor and Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady.
“She worked closely with her mother from the beginning.
“And it is only fitting that she continues to oversee the important programs of the Office.
“This is not a political appointment.
“It is a natural one.
“I pray for her to have the wisdom and support needed to continue these important initiatives and bring even more innovation to the Office.”
Governor Eno reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising the late First Lady’s flagship project: “Golden Initiative For All,” along with other support initiatives for women, elderly, vulnerable, and less privileged.
He added: “Even when Jesus died, Peter said: ‘Choose from among those that were with Him.’
“The Office of the First Lady has important responsibilities.
“And as long as I am Governor, these programmes will not die.”