December 27, (THEWILL) – The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared Tuesday, January 2, 2024, a work-free day to enable the people of the State to attend the New Year Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service scheduled to take place at the International Christian Worship Centre, Uyo.
The Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, bared the minds of the State Government while speaking at the Boxing Day celebration he hosted at his hometown Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
He called on all Akwa Ibomites to turn out as a people united under one God for the service, adding that the unity and progress recorded in the State must be sustained through deliberate and concerted efforts by all.
The Governor noted that the ceremony was a platform to bring Akwa Ibom people together to further the peace and spirit of unity across the State.
Eno, however, renewed his pledge to work for the unity and prosperity of the State in appreciation of the love, continuous support, and confidence reposed in him by the electorate.
In his words, “Don’t forget that 2nd of January, we will be having Akwa Ibom New Year Service at the International Christian Worship Centre. That international Worship Centre is ready and it’s looking good. That day, we’ve declared a work-free day for all Akwa Ibom people to come and worship and commit the year into God’s hand.”
Describing the event as a homecoming and a great reunion, Governor Eno expressed special appreciation to the immediate past governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel and his wife, Dr. Martha Emmanuel, political stakeholders, royal fathers, religious leaders, Akwa Ibom people and non-indigenes living in the State as well as dignitaries who travelled from afar to grace the event.
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