Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has unveiled plans to erect a three-bedroom dwelling for the parents of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.
This decision stems from a poignant video capturing the NYSC member’s expression of gratitude towards her father for his relentless efforts in funding her education, despite their humble abode in a thatched house. Touched by the sincerity portrayed in the video, Governor Eno has pledged his support to honor the family’s unwavering commitment to education.
The governor’s proclamation was documented in a video disseminated on the Akwa Ibom State Government’s official platform last Friday. Originating from Cross River State, which shares borders with Akwa Ibom State, the NYSC member and her parents were visited by a delegation from the Akwa Ibom State Government to confirm their identity and initiate the construction of a new residence for them. Governor Eno articulated, “The moral lesson behind what that young woman did is for her to go back to that (thatch) house and make her father proud.”
In a parallel initiative, Governor Eno has launched a food distribution program targeting vulnerable individuals within Akwa Ibom state. He elucidated that the provision of staple food items free of charge aims to mitigate the prevailing economic hardships faced by the populace.
Additionally, the governor disclosed the establishment of an interest-free loan scheme amounting to N1.5 billion, tailored for traders and business proprietors.
Notably, Governor Eno specified the exclusion of eggs from the subsidized food program, underscoring that individuals of modest means typically do not include eggs in their dietary provisions.
Despite the prevailing economic challenges nationwide, various state administrations have taken proactive measures to alleviate the burdens borne by their constituents.
Governor Eno has endorsed a legislative bill proposing the creation of a Bulk Purchase Agency, tasked with procuring essential food items in large quantities to be offered at discounted rates to disadvantaged populations.
