From Isaac Job, Uyo
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno as their GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR.
The honour was conferred to pastor Umo Eno by Professor Abba Gambo who represented NGF Director General Alhaji Abdullateef Shittu at the public unveiling of the Socio Economic Impact Assessment of the ARISE Agenda in two years held at the Banquet Hall , Akwa Ibom Government House ,Uyo .
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-1718806029429-0’); });
Shittu commended Eno for his unique leadership style, which has elevated the state to the top performance charts in governance, fiscal prudence, and development delivery.
The NGF further said the honour was in recognition of exemplary leadership of pastor Umo Eno in transparency, and transformative achievements under the ARISE Agenda.
“In a State-by-State comparative analysis, Akwa Ibom came out top,” he declared. “It is therefore with great pleasure that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum presents this award to His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, as the Governor of the Year 2025.”
The Forum praised the Governor for achieving an impressive catalogue of completed and ongoing projects across sectors, without resorting to bank loans or external borrowing, an uncommon feat in Nigeria’s current economic climate.
Assessment of the ARISE agenda performance index in the past two years featured policy reviews, expert commentaries, and sectoral presentations on the State’s developmental progress over the past two years.
Responding , Eno dedicated the award to the people of Akwa Ibom State and reaffirmed his administration commitment to people-focused and transparent governance.
He thanked the NGF for the honour and emphasized that the success of his administration was built on prudent resource management, institutional reforms, and a clear developmental roadmap driven by the ARISE Agenda.
“This recognition is both humbling and encouraging. We will continue to use the resources of Akwa Ibom State to work for Akwa Ibom people—building infrastructure, empowering communities, and shaping a more prosperous future.”
The presentation was one of the highpoints of the well-attended event, which featured policy reviews, expert commentaries, and sectoral presentations on the State’s developmental progress over the past two years.
The post A/ Ibom: NGF announces Eno as governor of the year 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
