Akwa Ibom And Benue States Swear In New Local Government Chairmen
Governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and his counterpart in Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia have both sworn in new local government chairmen who were elected over the weekend.
Didactic Information Hut reports that while the APC won all contested seats in Benue State, the PDP won 30 councils while the APC won one in Akwa Ibom.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony in Makurdi, the State Capital, Gov Alia said;
To our newly elected chairmen, this is a call to service. You are entrusted with a mission of immense importance: to lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
I urge you all to focus on the needs of the people, foster collaboration, and build upon the foundations set before you to bring democratic dividends closer to every Benue son and daughter.
Remember, leadership is not about personal gain but about service and sacrifice. As we embrace local government autonomy, I encourage you to work closely with the state government so that together, we can rewrite the socioeconomic narrative of our dear state.
The time for politicking is over; it’s time to hit the ground running. Let us join hands with all stakeholders, including the opposing voices, to build a prosperous Benue for our people. You have my full support, and I believe in your ability to lead with purpose and distinction.
Similarly in Akwa Ibom State, Gov Eno during the swearing in event in Uyo, the State capital urged the Council Chairmen to prioritise the welfare of the people.
Governor Eno stressed that the new chairpersons are coming into office at a time of economic hardship and that it is their responsibility to improve the conditions of their communities.
Governor Eno also called on the Chairs to foster peace and unity at the grassroots level, in line with his administration’s Arise Agenda, which focuses on improving the welfare of the people.
