Minister Ekpo Rejoices With Gov Eno On National Award For Excellence
The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has felicitated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his conferment with the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, during the Nigerian Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) held on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
In a message personally signed by the Minister and dated December 8, 2025, he described the honour done the Governor as a well-deserved national recognition of Pastor Eno’s visionary leadership and the transformative impact of the ARISE Agenda. He noted that the Governor has successfully translated sustainable development from policy into tangible progress, reaching even the most remote communities across Akwa Ibom State.
Rt. Hon. Ekpo highlighted the administration’s remarkable achievements in road infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, education, and the empowerment of small-scale enterprises through targeted grants and support programmes. He noted that these accomplishments reflect a government deeply attuned to the needs of its people and committed to inclusive growth.
The Minister expressed pride in Governor Eno’s achievements and joined the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State in celebrating the milestone, praying for continued wisdom, strength, and grace as the Governor advances the State’s development agenda.
