Briga News Nigeria
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced a youth engagement and empowerment rally on September 10, 2024, at Uyo Township Stadium. The event will launch a special support program for 5,000 youths, fulfilling the Governor’s promise to honor the youth’s trust in the State’s leadership.
The rally will feature representatives from the 31 LGAs, and details of the program’s implementation will be shared, including a list of beneficiaries for verification. SMEs across the State, selected through a thorough assessment, will also receive support to boost socio-economic growth.
Additionally, the Governor confirmed that the State will begin direct distribution of food items to the less privileged, bypassing intermediaries. He also reiterated the recent EXCO approval for purchasing two Bombardier 900 CRJ aircraft to expand Ibom Air’s fleet. The PDP will kick off its local government election campaigns on September 12, with Governor Eno urging fair and credible polls across all 31 LGAs.
