Worried by the dwindling economy of the country, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to work towards formulating monetary policies that would provide economic stimulus to bring down inflation and boost the economy.
This was the hallmark of discussions with officials of the apex bank led by the director of Branch Operations, Mrs Elizabeth Fasoranti, who were on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Uyo.
Governor Eno, who identified inflation as the bane of development, explained that the prevailing inflation in the country has affected all aspects of life by stifling government as well as individual endeavours and called on the CBN to look inwards with a view to bettering the dwindling economy to improve on the living standard of the people.
“We appeal to the CBN to support us in terms of monetary policy formulations by doing everything to bring down the cost of inflation in our country,” he said.
He told the CBN delegation that his government was working assiduously to transform the state to a tourist haven by consolidating on the past administration’s strides in infrastructure and tourism and announced the intention to construct the road leading to the Blue River to ease assessment of the tourist site.
“Actually, we are trying to build on the qualities that have made you to choose Uyo for the conference; to build on our tourism and hospitality potentials. That is why when people stop by to see us and ask for courtesies, we do everything to receive them.
“It is part of sending the right signal to the world that we treat our people well; we give them respect that will endear them to come again, like you have acknowledged that you were very well received.
“The beach in Ibeno and the Green River; the road that leads to the place is a bit bumpy but we are working towards opening it up as part of our strategic plans to boost tourism in our state so that as people come to work, they can also find leisure. That’s what we have popularly called the “Happy Hour” because all works without play makes jack a dull boy,” he said.
While commending Mrs Fasoranti for securing a vantage position as manager at the apex bank, Governor Eno noted that the days when women were relegated to the background were over and congratulated her colleagues for making it to the echelon of their career.
The governor applauded the branch comptrollers of CBN for choosing Akwa Ibom for their conference, and assured of the continued commitment of his administration to sustaining the peaceful ambience that makes the state a destination of choice for individuals and corporate organisations.
Mrs Fasoranti said that that they were in Uyo for the 43rd conference of the 37 branch comptrollers of the CBN and decided to call on the governor as a mark of courtesy to inform him of their stay in the state and commended Governor Eno for sustaining infrastructural development of the state.
