Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has applauded the executive chairman of Itu local government council, Hon. Ubong Nkutt, for constructing an ultra-modern administrative Secretariat complex in the area.
Impressed by the state-of-the-art edifice, Pastor Eno, while commissioning the project on Thursday, May 8, during the fifth edition of the Arise Town Square Meeting and Empowerment Series for Itu/Ibiono-Ibom Federal Constituency.
The building, situated at the Itu Council Secretariat in Mbak Atai, boasts of 30 fully furnished ensuite offices, providing a dignified and efficient workspace for council staff.
Speaking shortly after the commissioning, the Governor likened the architectural beauty of the facility to the Akwa Ibom Government House in Uyo.
“Let me thank the Chairman of this Local Government. When I arrived, he took me to commission the administrative Block of this Local Government.
“That Block is as beautiful as the Government House in Uyo. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the work you have done,” the Governor declared.
Hon. Nkutt also used the event to donate operational vehicles to the Leader of Itu Legislative Council, Hon. Godswill David, and the Council Secretary, Mr. Imoh Okon.
Official handover of the vehicles was conducted by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong, who also praised the Council Chairman for his pragmatic and people-centered leadership.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman who welcomed Gov Umo Eno and his entourage to the Council, appreciated the human orientated programmes of His Excellency the Governor, especially in giving succour to Akwa Ibom citizens.
Ntukk informed the gathering that the mandate of Itu people has afforded him the privilege of replicating Pastor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda and restoring hope for impactful leadership in Itu LGA.
The well-attended event doubled as the constituency’s turn to host the State-wide Arise Town Square Meeting, where Governor Eno presented his midterm scorecard anchored on the ARISE Agenda and obtained the unanimous endorsement of the people for his second term election in 2027.
