Akwa Ibom state Governor Pastor Umo Eno has charged the Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio to use his office to fastrack the establishment of Ibom Deepsea Port as well as other industries in the state.
Eno also pleaded with Akpabio to assist the state to float palm oil refinery and Petroleum Products Depot in Akwa Ibom.
Speaking at Government House in Uyo yesterday during a courtesy visit by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other senators from the state, Eno said the development of the seaport which has the deepest water drought in Nigeria will be an economic catalyst for Nigeria in the Gulf of Guinea.
Eno appreciated Akpabio and his colleagues for visiting the state and the seat of government and extended his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and other Senators for rallying round Akpabio to make him the President of the 10th Senate.
“I welcome our distinguished Senators led by our son, the Senate President to Akwa Ibom State. Since the creation of this state and especially the return of democracy, we have been blessed with very patriotic and dedicated leaders from the days of Obong Attah, to the uncommon era of my grandfather, the Senate President to my political father, immediate past Governor Udom Emmanuel to date.
“Past governors before me, did a lot for the state during their times, all we have to do now, is to maintain those facilities and also put in place some new infrastructure where necessary.
“As a government, we will continue to partner with you and President Tinubu.
“Your love and commitment to the unity of our dear state is enough to put the state on a high pedestal of development.
“God brought me at this time, by His Grace to bring about the reconciliation of his people. As they say, united we stand, divided we fall. If we must get anything for our state at the federal level and want our state to remain the envy of others, we have no alternative than work together as a team.”
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He said Akwa Ibom was privileged to have Akpabio as Senate President adding that the state is favoured.
“We urge you to help us get the Federal Government to partner with the State in the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project.
“We want you to work with us to realize our Palm Oil Processing initiative by partnering to develop Modern Mills and Refining Facilities. We also need a petroleum depot in the State to reduce the suffering of our people in getting products “.
Responding, Senator Akpabio appreciated the Governor Umo Eno for uniting the State across political divides.
“Akwa Ibom is a very easy state to rule and govern but also a very difficult place to unite.
“it is a major duty bestowed on you by God to unite the whole state. Let your actions speak unity to the the state.
“As a governor, I united the state by appointing people into key positions without considering which tribe they came from.” He said.
