Okon Bassey in Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has inaugurated a nine-member transition committee to pilot the affairs of each of the 31 local government areas of the state.
Addressing the new councils’ transition committee chairmen, the governor warned them against abuse of office, urging them to deliver quality services and prove their mettle by deploying a high level of probity in the administration of the councils.
“The office you are sworn in to should not be seen as one for immediate gratification, or one where you would engage in conspicuous excesses. Let it remain true to its foundational principle which is predicated on service to the people.
“If you provide selfless service you will be rewarded and such satisfaction can never be quantified. Let this be your guiding principle,” he stressed.
Emmanuel told the transition committee chairmen that true leaders emerge during hard times and urged them to key in to the state’s economic blueprint for the well-being of the citizens
”You have been given a chance of a lifetime; run with it, let your talents and skills show. Show the people that the choice we had in you was not misplaced. Consider this moment as a platform that can lead you to other possibilities,” he added.
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