The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel has encouraged the youth in the state to continue to maintain peaceful environment for development to thrives, promising to improve on the welfare of Akwa Ibom youth in his second term in office. The governor made this promise at the December 2018 edition of Akwa Ibom Youth Prayer Conference otherwise known as Akwa Ibom Youth Prays.

Speaking through the Commissioner of Works, Ephraim Inyangwho represented the governor at the occasion, governor Udom said that Akwa Ibom youth has been model of development and transformation for always maintaining peace in the state which has helped to attarct investments that will be beneficial to our people, promising to ensure that top priority is placed on youth in his second term.

"I am very proud of Akwa Ibom youth and will continue to support them for maintaining the peace that we are enjoying today in the state. I can assure you that in the second term of His Excellency the governor, Akwa Ibom youth will be given top priority in the administration," he stated.

Mr. Inyang noted that the youth have done exceedingly well to gather monthly to pray for the governor and the state in general, assuring them of his support to youth development programs in the state. He emphasized that in 2019, Udom Emmanuel will emerged the governor of Akwa Ibom State for a second term, warning those who are instigating violence to refrain from it hence they will become victims as God has ordained Udom Emmanuel to serve the people of Akwa Ibom State at this very moment which no human can change God decision.

He urged Akwa Ibom youth and the church to continue to be prayerful as those who are agitating for war will not live to tell the story.

The Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Rt. Hon. Okpolupm Etteh thanked the governor for finding time to identify with the youth in the state, promising that Ibeno local government is PDP and will deliver Udom Emmanuel enbloc in 2019. He said that the evil plots by enemies of the state will fail woefully. Ette made a passionate appeal to the Works Commissioner, Ephraim Inyang to register the presence of Works Ministry with some intervention projects which was granted instantly.

In his goodwill message, Member representing Esit Eket/Ibeno State Constituency at Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Usoro Akpanusoh thanked the governor for his peaceful disposition, promising to follow his footsteps of peace, prosperity and justice assuring him of victory in 2019 general elections.

"Your Excellency, we are following your footsteps of peace and prosperity. Because you are a man of justice, God will see you through in 2019."

The Chairman of Ibeno local government area, Hon. Henry Ifim thanked the governor for his support to Ibeno people, promising to mobilize the people to return him for a second term in 2019.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Matters, Comrade Aniefiok Iwaudofia expressed deep appreciation to the governor for always supporting the youth of Akwa Ibom State in their different activities and programs. He stated that Akwa Ibom youth has been a model of peace and will continue to be a light that will lighten the state. He chastised those who are mocking God in the name of opposition, assuring that Udom Emmanuel will win 2019 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State as they youth will not only come out with their PVC to vote but will ensure that INEC announce the accurate results which will favour the governor.

The Coordinator of Akwa Ibom State Christian Youth Network, Ubong Ituenthanked governor Udom Emmanuel, Works Commissioner Ephraim Inyang and Aniefiok Iwaudofia for supporting the vision from inception till the 41st edition, noting that the 42nd edition will be very impactful as the event will be held at the International Worship Center. He thanked God for saving his life from the Reigners Church incident, saying he will hold a thanksgiving soon to show God appreciation for his faithfulness.

In his homily, the Presiding Pastor of Akwa Iboe Church, Odorokuku in Ibeno local government area, Pastor Nsikan James commended governor Udom Emmanuel for being a man of peace. He also thanked the youth of Akwa Ibom State for their visionary leadership to always gather themselves monthly to pray for peace and prosperity in the state, assuring that Udom will succeed in 2019 governorship election to continue with his good works.

Speaking on the theme: The Attitude of Gratitude, Pastor James urged Christian to always show appreciation in everything especially when God has blessed them to encourage Him to do more. He encouraged the youth to be stedfast in supporting the governor to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. He charged politicians to live up to expectations and ensure that they fulfill their promises to the people they represent so as to build trust and confidence in them. He encouraged the church to stand dirm to pray for the governor to continue to sustain the peace that is enjoy today in the state, assuring that his second term will be more rewarding.

Prayers was offered to the governor, his cabinet and the entire state while seed offering was sowed on behalf of the youth of Akwa Ibom State by SSA on Youth Mobilisation and supported by Honorary Special Adviser on Special Duties, Rt. Hon. Okpolupm Ette.

The event was attended by government officials, aides of the governor, youth structures in the state and female students.

your master akpabio is plotting to bring u down.

iga agbadokwa anya!!

Why do they have to wait till your second tenure before getting this great package

Nigeria election campaign always full of promises but no implementation strategies and the "youths" are always the target market .



We have a long way to go in this country