Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has disclosed plans for a youth engagement and empowerment rally on Tuesday, 10thSeptember, 2024 at the Uyo Township Stadium, to appreciate the youths of the State.
He noted that the event will be used to flag -off a special support programme for 5000 youths in the State.
Governor ENO made the announcements while speaking at the September edition of the State Government Monthly Covenant Prayer Service at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo.
According to the governor, modalities for implementation of the programme will be outlined during the rally and names of beneficiaries from each LGA will be published for verification.
The Governor also announced the readiness of the State Government to commence distribution of food items directly to the less-privileged devoid of agents as middlemen.
He decried the inability of some agents to stick to the terms of engagement in the bulk purchase programme, adding that this new phase of distribution will be done directly through the Bulk Purchase Agency.
