By Shadrach Okon
Governor Umo Eno has handed over a brand new SUV car to the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Akwa Ibom State Chapter Comrade Amos Etuk, as a fulfillment to the promise he made to him during the NUJ thanksgiving service held in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA.
The vehicle key was presented to Akwa Ibom State NUJ Chairman at the Government House in Uyo, today through the Secretary to the State Government Prince Enobong Uwah.
Speaking while doing the presentation, Prince Uwah applauded the leadership of NUJ in Akwa Ibom State for the robust synergy between Akwa Ibom State Council of NUJ and the State Government under Pastor Umo Eno.
Responding, the beneficiary Comrade Amos Etuk who was visibly elated yesterday when Governor Eno made the promise appreciated the governor for the gesture and promised to continue to work with him throughout his remaining days in office as the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Council of NUJ.
Etuk stressed the importance of a strong synergy between the media and the State Government in fostering economic development in the State.
According to him, “we have only Akwa Ibom State. So, in the course of discharging our professional functions as journalists, we must prioritize the interest of the State above our personal gains.”
Comrade Amos Etuk while speaking at Goverment House converred the appreciation of the leadership of NUJ in Akwa Ibom State for the unprecedented show of love demonstrated by the governor to members of the union.
It would be recalled that Governor Umo Eno during the Thanksgiving had also promised to present salon cars to 10 members of the State Working Committee of NUJ. The magnanimity was received by members of the union with great joy.
