Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has won the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service on Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment
The award is coming barely three days after the International Press Institute, Nigeria blacklisted the governor, and included him in its ‘book of infamy’ over alleged repression of journalists.
A statement obtained from the Government House Press Unit on Saturday said President Bola Tinubu would confer the award on the governor on Sunday (today)
The event which is organised by The Best Strategic Media in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will take place at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
The governor’s nomination, according to the statement was communicated in a letter signed by M.S. Danjuma, Permanent Secretary (General Services Office), on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The statement reads in part, ”Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has been nominated and is set to attend the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) where he will receive the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment.
”His nomination was communicated in an official letter signed by M.S. Danjuma, Permanent Secretary (General Services Office), on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
”The award will be presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the high-profile national event organised by The Best Strategic Media (TBS) in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”.
The statement further highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, community empowerment and inclusive governance
It underscored the impact of his ARISE Agenda particularly in rural development, agriculture, security sector support, public service productivity, and the upliftment of vulnerable communities across the state
”This recognition highlights Governor Eno’s commitment to sustainable development, community empowerment, and inclusive governance.
”It underscores the impact of his ARISE Agenda particularly in rural development, agriculture, security sector support, public service productivity, and the upliftment of vulnerable communities across the state,” the statement concluded.
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