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Umo Eno
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“This is a season of joy and goodwill. It is a day to celebrate hope, that, in the birth of our Lord and Saviour, our future and salvation to mankind are assured.”
Umo Eno (born 1964) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In his 2023 Christmas message, Umo Eno described Christmas as a season of hope and goodwill, urging Akwa Ibom people to reflect on the significance of Christ's birth.In his 2023 Christmas message, Umo Eno described Chri…
“I call on our people to continue to live in peace and unity and eschew tendencies that seek to divide us.”
“Politics is long gone. It's now time for governance.”
“We should bury and throw into the trash can, the cards of hatred, of whipping non-existence schisms and of demonizing our leaders and symbols of authority.”
“From Ibibio to Annang lands, to Oro Nation, to Obolo, we are united and shaped by the language of love and unity. We are homogenous. Therefore, let no one throw a poisonous substance into our otherwise calm waters of unity and kindred spirit.”
“We will continue to flow with the waves of love and amity.”
“As you celebrate this day, please remember to reach out to those who may have fallen on the rough patches of life.”
“Don't just give hand-outs, give them a hand to get up and let us together ARISE and work to extend the frontiers of the Golden Era of our collective growth, development and progress.”
“We will continue to pay special attention to our workers and also create the enabling environment for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), which is the engine of growth in any economy to thrive.”
“We will continue to tackle those critically important kitchen-table issues, which affect families.”
“We will continue to pay down gratuities to our retired workers.”
“This speech is not one to reel-off my scorecard; in my New Year Day Broadcast to you my dear people, I will present what we have collectively achieved together in the last seven months, and what we hope to achieve in the New Year.”
“We are hopeful and confident that it is going to be a year of restoration, increase and expansion across the lengths and crannies of this State, so help us God.”
Umo Eno (born 1964) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: In his 2024 New Year broadcast, Umo Eno expressed optimism about the year ahead, saying his administration expected restoration, growth and expansion across Akwa Ibom State.
“Today, seven months after our inauguration, I make bold to say that in spite of the hazy economic horizon, the fundamentals of our development are strong and resilient.”
“Although we still have many miles to go, what we have collectively achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow and beyond.”
“Seven months down the line, every critical pillar of this well-defined and well-thought out economic blueprint has been touched and activated for the growth and continuous development of our state.”
“We are determined to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in our people and this vision is being championed by the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Centre (Ibom-LED).”
“I call on all of you to avail yourself of the programmes initiated by the centre.”
“The tourism sector will continue to receive a major boost in our administration.”
“We will establish a theme park at the Unity Park to provide leisure services for our children.”
“I believe that we should take care of our elders while they still live and appreciate them for their huge contributions toward the development of our state.”
“I call on all Akwa Ibom people and residents to collaborate with government to make our state a peaceful place to live and do business.”
“We will continue to invest in agriculture because food security remains one of the major priorities of this administration.”
“Our administration will continue to support our farmers with the necessary inputs to increase food production.”
“Our dream is to make Akwa Ibom the preferred destination for investment, tourism and business.”
“We are living in a moment and time that mirrors what Christ went through over two thousand years ago, a period of trial and tribulation, of economic pains and anxieties but conditioned by hope that, just as Christ overcame death, we, too, will overcome this period and victory will be ours eventually.”
“We remain dedicated to turning the challenges and anxieties of today into opportunities for growth and expansion tomorrow.”
“When nations or subnationals are confronted with dire economic circumstances, leaders devise means of addressing the needs of the people – short, medium and long term.”
“So my fellow Akwaibomites, as we celebrate Easter, let us remain hopeful that the future looks great, our collective dreams for prosperity across all layers of the society is realizable.”
“I am dedicated to serving you well, bringing governance closer to you, applying the resources we have been blessed with, to affect you positively and give our youths a reason to remain hopeful.”
“That is precisely what we have done by showing compassion, love and attention to the most vulnerable and the neediest amongst us.”
“Remember, I came from your stock, so I feel your pain and anxieties.”
“We will continue to undertake this exercise because, as the saying goes, health is wealth.”
“You elected us to serve you and as long as I remain your Governor, I will strive and endeavor to sacrifice my time and the resources God has blessed us with, to serve you.”
“This is a season of trial and victory. Our nation and our state may be going through a period of trial and tribulation, but just as Christ overcame death with victory at His resurrection, we too, will overcome our economic challenges with growth and abundance.”
“May the peace of the Risen Christ abide with us all!”
Umo Eno (born 1964) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umo Eno opened his 2025 Easter broadcast by praying for the peace of the risen Christ to be upon the people of Akwa Ibom as Christians celebrated Easter.
“Easter is a season of sacrifice, hope, and redemption. It represents love that is unconditional.”
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
“Though the economic outlook has been somewhat uncertain, and we've experienced pain and anguish due to global economic challenges, just as our Lord Jesus Christ endured suffering on the Cross and rose triumphantly, we too are optimistic and assured that, collectively, we will Arise and overcome these economic challenges.”
“Thankfully, through prudent management of our resources, the fog is lifting, and the horizon is becoming clearer and more predictable.”
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you, my dear people, for the understanding you have displayed, the prayers you have offered, and the unwavering faith you continue to place in our capacity to work and expand opportunities for growth, aiming to realize our shared dreams and aspirations.”
“We promised to run a Christ-centric and people-oriented administration—one that places the welfare and well-being of our people at the center of our engagements. I am glad to report that we are faithfully implementing this commitment.”
“While we have embarked on numerous ambitious capital projects spanning infrastructure, healthcare delivery services, education, aviation, tourism, housing, and transport, among other key sectors; we have also, over the past 23 months, intentionally devoted ourselves to reaching out to the poorest and most vulnerable among us, giving them a reason to be hopeful, which is the essence of this season.”
“As we mark this season of love, sacrifice, and hope, I urge you, my dear people, to be rest assured that we are working diligently to elevate our state to higher levels of growth and development by prioritizing you, our people in all our endeavors.”
“Let us remain hopeful, support us with your prayers, and together, we shall arise and shine, just as our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, rose three days after enduring excruciating pains and suffering for our sake.”
“We thank God that our efforts have been recognized nationally, leading to a series of awards as Governor of the Year, by Thisday Newspaper and Arise News; Leadership Newspaper and the New Telegraph.”
“We have received accolades from the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce and Security Watch Africa, among others.”
“Akwa Ibom is rising; our fundamentals for growth are rock-solid, and we are firmly on course for comprehensive growth and expansion.”
“May the blessings of His death and resurrection keep you in great joy this season. Amen.”
“May this season instill in us hope, faith, love for one another, unity, and peace. Happy Easter to us all.”
Umo Eno (born 1964) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umo Eno concluded his 2025 Easter broadcast with a prayer for hope, faith, unity, peace and mutual love among the people of Akwa Ibom State.