First Lady Tinubu extols Gov Eno’s inclusive leadership

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno as a model of Nigeria’s democracy.

Speaking at the grand reception and 61st birthday celebration of Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the 10th Senate, she appreciated Governor Umo Eno for hosting the event and demonstrating leadership at its best.

She noted that Governor Umo Eno has distinguished himself in leadership by drawing a distinction between politics and governance to ensure delivery of the deserved dividends of democracy to the citizenry.

The First Lady of Nigeria who was evidently delighted with the Governor’s statemanship, urged other leaders across the country and beyond to emulate Governor Eno for a better Nigeria.

According to her, “I want to celebrate the Governor of this State. We thank you for hosting us today, and I believe that other people should learn. When we are campaigning, everybody is campaigning but once it is done, it is left for us to go into governance, proper governance, and you have shown that today, God bless you. Politics is over, let us now govern the people.”

Senator Tinubu equally commended Senator Godswill Akpabio for his contribution to the development of Akwa Ibom State and wished him a happy birthday and many more years of celebration in good health.

In his remarks, Akwa Ibom State Governor, who was the Principal Host of the event, justified his inclusive disposition by describing the state as a family and the relationship as being in the overall interest of the State and its citizenry.

He further reaffirmed the position of his administration to accord due respect and support for Akwa Ibom indigenes whose socio-political statuses have been elevated and continuously celebrate them as partners in progress.

In his words: “We are collaborating across the party lines. We are respecting our leaders by showing them support”