Prince Emmanuel Etuk, Chairman and Chief Execu­tive Officer of DM Auto Com­pany Nigeria Limited, has identified a source of inspira­tion in Akwa Ibom, which he said is tied to Governor Umo Eno’s programme aimed at alleviating socio-economic plight of the downtrodden and rural communities in the state.

In some sort of perfor­mance evaluation of the Umo Eno administration, which commenced on May 29, 2024, Etuk, in a statement he per­sonally endorsed, a copy of which was obtained by Sun­day Independent, asserted that the governor’s commitment in attending to vulnerable mem­bers of the society and rural community development ini­tiatives are “testament to the transformative power of lead­ership that prioritises the well­being of all citizens, especially those who are most in need.”

The assertion came on the heels of charitable housing projects for vulnerable per­sons, other humanitarian ges­tures and rural community development initiatives spread across 31 local government areas in the state, which are adjudged to have constituted the hallmark of the governor’s performance in his first one year in office.

According to the frontline businessman, who has al­ways been offering objective critiques to successive admin­istrations in the state since 1999, the governor’s “vision for a more and equitable soci­ety serves as inspiration to us all and reminder that positive change is possible when we stand together in solidarity and compassion.”

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He added, “The resuscita­tion programme of Governor Umo Eno stands out from oth­er social welfare initiatives in the region in several key ways” and that his shift from indifference offers “a beacon of hope and progress.”

The statement stated in part: “The programme specif­ically focuses on the poorest of the poor and widows in the community, identifying and prioritizing those who are most in need of support.

“This targeted approach ensures that resources are di­rected to those who are often overlooked or marginalised by other social welfare pro­grammes.

“Unlike some social welfare initiatives that may only ad­dress one aspect of poverty or vulnerability, the resuscitation programme offers comprehen­sive support to beneficiaries.

“The programme actively involves community in its implementation, fostering a sense of ownership and col­laboration among beneficia­ries and stakeholders (and) by engaging local leaders, organisations and volunteers, the programme creates a net­work of support that extends beyond government interven­tion and promote community resilience.”