Gov Umo Eno Meets New LG Chairmen, Urges them to Build Bridges of Unity … as Uyo LG Chairman, Uwemedimo Udo Emerges ALGON Chairman

Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo has emerged as the Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the State.

This was disclosed at the first formal meeting of the chairmen with the Governor since their inauguration on Monday October 7, 2024, held at the EXCO chambers, Government House, Uyo.

To work with Dr Udo in the new ALGON leadership are the Chairmen of Ikot Ekpene and Eket Local Government councils, Mr. Aniefiok Nkom and Akaninyene Tommy who emerged as Vice Chairman and Secretary respectively.

Addressing the Chairmen, the Governor congratulated them on their successful emergence both at the party primaries and LG elections.

He urged the local government helmsmen to build bridges of unity and development, and not walls of hatred and unnecessary partisanship.

Governor Eno reiterated that as the Chief Security Officers of their respective local government areas, they are expected to live within their respective areas, to feel the pulse and pains of their constituents, and also design modalities of improving the welfare of the people at the grassroots.

He maintained that local government areas have been given full autonomy, and accompanying rights and responsibilities, but advised on the need to be conscious of some shared responsibilities, and the need for collaboration to develop the rural areas.

Governor Eno who was recently honoured as a Champion of Democracy urged them to avoid the winner -takes all syndrome, and to be magnanimous in victory.

In their separate remarks, the Chairmen of Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim and Nsit Ibom appreciated the Governor for his support and fatherly disposition, which according to them, will remain a model for them at the grassroots.

They assured the Governor of their commitment to their respective campaign promises, and willingness to up the ante in grassroots governance.