Governor Udom Emmanuel’s sixth-year anniversary speech, takeaways

By Etokowo Owoh 

I took time to read and digest the speech given by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, on the anniversary of his sixth year in office on Saturday, May 29, 2021. 

The speech reflected the foresight of a leader on a mission, a heartening departure from speeches made by Nigerian leaders most of which are deficient in key socio-economic appeal and philosophy of governance. Governor Udom’s remarks were nuanced with measurement criteria that assuage public perception.

Aware of the temper of the time and with the felt needs of his people met, he…