2027: A’Ibom pensioners to endorse Eno For second term, present Excellence Award

Tony Okoh, Uyo

Impressed by the tremendous achievements of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, which include the payment of over 100 billion of inherited pension and gratuities, Pensioners in Akwa Ibom State have earmarked October 30th, 2026, for massive endorsement of the governor for a second term in office.

The chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Pastor Sylvester Nkodo and Secretary, Obong Cosmos Essien, in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Uyo, also revealed that the governor will be given the Award of Excellence for his gigantic achievements across various sectors of the state.

The Duo revealed that all pensioners in the state were overwhelmed by the governor’s magnanimity in prioritising the welfare of senior citizens who toiled hard for the development of the state.

The statement directs all Pensioners to be seated at Ibom Hall ground by 8 am on 30th October 2026 in readiness for what they described as the mother of all endorsements.

” We will pray for the success of the governor, we will also pray for the success of the state, and God will hearken to our prayers. Governor Umo Eno has done very well, and this is our way of supporting and appreciating his enormous achievements and also encouraging him to continue his good works beyond 2027,” they added.

Our Correspondent gathered that the administration of pastor Umo Eno has cleared over 100 billion naira of pension and gratuities out of 110 billion inherited from previous administrations.

The governor has also built a massive Senior Citizens Home for elderly citizens for relaxation and unwinding, and provided them with various incentives, including free medical treatment, among others.