The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO will today, Monday, October 7, 2024 swear-in thenewly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.

The Swearing in Ceremony which is to take place at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo by 8am, followed the successful conduct of the local government elections across the State on Saturday.

Speaking at the All Nations Christian Ministry International in Eket, Governor UMO ENO said it was important to immediately inaugurate the democratically-elected officials to position local government areas in the State for rapid development.

The Governor equally clarified the appointment of his eldest daughter, Mrs. HELEN OBAREKI, noting that she has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant and Coordinator of the office of the First Lady.

Governor ENO reaffirmed his gratitude to the wife of the President, Senator OluremiTinubu, and her entourage for their visit which he described as timely, while also thanking her for acknowledging the appointment of OBAREKI to run the late mother’s office.