Akwa Ibom Youths Applaud Gov Eno For Backlog Gratuity Payment

Wednesday February 18, 2026
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The Coalition of Youth Leaders in Akwa Ibom State, managers of the Tinubu Umo Eno Akpabio Support Organization, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Governor Umo Eno for his deliberate, focused, and sangfroid leadership that is putting lasting, tangible smiles on the faces of the populace.

Miss Nsisong Umoh, Secretary General of the coalition, and ObongUnwana Micheal Joseph Okon, Convener, stated that the group is impressed with Governor Eno’s unwavering commitment to keeping his campaign promises. They described his leadership as a shining light of hope for the people of Akwa Ibom State, illuminating a path towards a brighter future.

The group commended Governor Eno for addressing the backlog of gratuities, social investment, and compassionate pursuits, describing it as a masterclass in true leadership. The payment of almost N80 billion in gratuities, with over 50% of the N111 billion backlog cleared, was hailed as a monumental achievement.

The statement highlighted the transformative impact of Governor Eno’s initiatives on the lives of beneficiaries, citing the ARISE Compassionate Homes, Elderly Care Initiative, and Medical Insurance Scheme as examples of game-changers that are empowering people and changing the narrative of the state.

The group praised Governor Eno’s approach to governance as humane, deliberate, and result-oriented, saying it is injecting life into the economy, creating jobs, and stimulating growth. The leadership was described as a catalyst for development, and the group expressed excitement about the future of Akwa Ibom State under his leadership.

The Coalition of Youth Leaders in Akwa Ibom State pledged to continue canvassing support for Governor Eno, saying his leadership has made it easy to mobilize the youth and other stakeholders in support of his vision for the state.

The group concluded by saying thank you to Governor Eno for making it easy to support him, and expressed confidence that the best is yet to come for Akwa Ibom State under his leadership.