Dep Gov Eyakenyi Hails Gov Eno’S Life-touching Projects In ORO Nation 

Wednesday February 25, 2026
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The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator (Dr)Akon Eyakenyi, has praised Governor Umo Eno for what she termed “life-touching projects” in Oron, stating that his efforts have “wiped away the tears of Oro people.”

She made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of officers for the Oron Local Government Chapter of the ARISE with Renewed Hope Initiative at the Oro Civic Center.

Eyakenyi highlighted key projects such as the delivery of two ferries, the near-completion of the Oron Beach, and the Nsit Atai/Okobo/Oron Road as evidence of the Governor’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises to Oro Nation.

She congratulated the newly inaugurated officers, especially indigenes of Oron Local Government Area serving at national and international levels within the organization, and commended the Chairman, Oron Local Government Council, Chief Asuquo Enweme, for promoting peace and mobilizing residents for voter and NIN registration.

Noting past divisions, Eyakenyi expressed confidence that with renewed unity, electoral victories would follow, pointing out that Oron currently ranks second in INEC registration in the state. “The Governor has taught us to play the politics of unity and togetherness and that is exactly what Oron is currently doing. That’s the reason Oron is occupying the second position in the INEC registration,” she stated.

She affirmed support for second terms for President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno, and also commended Hon. Martins Esin, Member representing Oron Federal Constituency, urging him to continue his good work.

In his remarks, the International President, ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, Engr. Uwem Okoko described President Tinubu as the best leader for Nigeria, citing falling prices of goods and economic stability. He vowed that the organization would work to ensure the APC returns unopposed at the state level.

The International Coordinator, Rt. Hon. Udo Kyrian Akpan, praised the Deputy Governor for mobilizing Oro people ahead of 2027 and described Oron as the most organized Local Government Area in the inauguration process.

In his welcome speech, the Chairman, Oron Local Government Council, Chief Asuquo Enweme thanked the Governor for fostering unity and expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in the chapter’s leadership.

Inaugurated officers include Chief Asuquo Enweme as Coordinator, Engr. Asuquo Asuquo, Secretary; Mrs. Eno Ita, Women Leader; Mr. Okon Abang, Youth Leader, and Hon. Morgan Ita Bassey as Publicity Secretary, among others.

Goodwill messages were delivered by Hon. Orman Esin, Dr. Arit Etim, and Hon. Martins Esin, who noted that the maritime infrastructure project is the largest state government investment in Oro Nation since 1925 and commended Oron for being the first chapter to endorse Governor Eno’s second term unopposed.

In a related development, stakeholders from Urueoffong/Oruko celebrated Deputy Governor Eyakenyi’s 66th birthday at an event in Uyo. Eyakenyi expressed gratitude, saying, “Today is a very special day for me, and I’m really excited that my own people came out to celebrate me without being compelled.” Chief Uno Etim Uno, Chairman of Urueoffong/Oruko Local Government Council, thanked her for honoring the invitation and prayed for her continued health and influence.