The Akwa Ibom state government has released an itinerary for the celebration of the state’s 37th Anniversary.
In a release signed by the Secretary to the state Government, PRINCE ENOBONG UWAH and made available to the press, it was highlighted that events to mark the anniversary will commence on Friday, September 20, with the launch of a Health care initiative, followed by a media chat with the Governor Pastor UMO ENO on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The activities will be preceded by a Thanksgiving service next week, on Sunday, September 22, and incorporates the flag off of the 2nd Farming season on Wednesday, September 25, the commissioning of rural road projects across local government areas, through the month of October, and the commissioning of a primary health centre in Nsit Ibom, as the culminating event.
Also a statement signed by the commissioner of Information, Comrade INI EMEMOBONGnotes that Governor UMO ENO has declared September 23, 202,  as a Public Holiday,  to mark the state’s creation anniversary.
The statement indicated that residents of the state are expected to observe the holiday, to celebrate with the state.
