Wednesday March 11, 2026
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Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed profound gratitude to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for commissioning the rechristened Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens’ Centre in the state.

First Lady Remi Tinubu


Governor Eno described the gesture as a boost to the welfare of elderly citizens. Also, he commended the First Lady for celebrating women during the International Women’s Day commemoration in the state.

“On behalf of the government and people of our dear state, we thank our First Lady for the honour done to us by her visit. We are particularly grateful that during her visit, she graciously commissioned the now rechristened Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens’ Centre in recognition of the great work she has been doing to promote the welfare and well-being of our elders,” the governor said.



He highlighted the role of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, in initiating the project.

“The project, conceived by my dear wife, was very dear to her heart, and we are pleased that the centre was commissioned by the First Lady of our nation, whom my wife loved and cherished greatly,” he added.

Governor Eno also commended women in the state for their massive turnout during the International Women’s Day celebration.



“To the women of Akwa Ibom State, I thank you for turning out massively and creating a mosaic and rainbow of colours of love at the stadium. Your wholesome display of love and support remains a source of strength and deep encouragement to us all,” he said.

He further praised the committee that organised the Women Sensitisation Campaign, led by the Deputy Governor, Akon Eyakenyi, and Lady Helen Eno Obareki, for promoting civic responsibility across the state’s 31 local government areas.

Governor Eno also highlighted federal support for key projects in the state.



“Your Excellency, please convey the greetings of the Akwa Ibom people to the President for the coastal road project. In no distant time, we shall travel to Lagos within five hours. Thank you, Mr President, for the expectation of the Ibom Deep Seaport. I hold on to that promise, and I know it shall come to pass,” he said.

The governor assured that three Senior Citizens’ Centres would be established across the state, noting that legislation is being prepared to ensure sustainable care for the elderly.

“Thank you, Your Excellency, for honouring my wife today by commissioning the Elderly Citizens’ Centre that we have named the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens’ Centre. This is just one of three that we will establish, and we are sending a bill to the House of Assembly to enact a law that will ensure proper care for our elderly citizens,” he said.

The event, attended by women leaders, political stakeholders and community groups, also recognised the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), which currently supports more than 10,000 elderly citizens in the state.