For laying the foundation for sustainable development of the state at the return of democracy in 1999, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has extolled the virtues of successive administrations, especially Obong Victor Attah, who recently rounded-off activities marking his 85th birthday celebration.
At a special thanksgiving mass in his honour, at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Dominic Utuk Avenue, Uyo, the state capital, Governor Eno, expressed gratitude to God for making Attah, a pillar of strength with strong passion and vision for Akwa Ibom development.
Also, Governor Eno, who had earlier on Sunday attended a special thanksgiving/welcome service in honour of the immediate past Governor Udom Emmanuel and his wife, Dr. Martha, at the United Evangelical Church, formerly Qua Iboe Church, Lagos Township Superintendency, recalled his immediate predecessors’ strides, noting that such feats have gone a long way in democratic consolidation and growth of the state.
He expressed delight that he was able to join Obong Attah at the Thanksgiving Mass, given his valuable contribution to the development and growth of the state between 1999 and 2007.
He said, “Today, we join the family of HE, Obong Attah, to thank God who has made him to be 85 years and a pillar of strength to us all. When Obong Attah was governor, he was the one who made my company, Royalty Hotel, what it is; because most of the retreats we had in the state then were held in Royalty Hotels.
“Therefore, I am here to congratulate you, and to appreciate you for your love and passion for the state, your fight for resource control that we are all enjoying today, and your doggedness in fighting for the betterment of the state. Thank you for making Akwa Ibom what it has become today.
