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Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, says his administration would continue to pay “special attention” to workers’ welfare in the state.

Eno spoke on Tuesday while delivering his Christmas message at the government house in Uyo, the state capital.

He said Christmas day when the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated is a “time for joy, goodwill, and reaching out to those facing challenges in life”.

He expressed appreciation to the people of the state for supporting him during the election in March, adding that his administration, in line with the ARISE Agenda, has made some achievements in the past seven months.

He said the state government has continued to prioritise workers’ welfare, and enabled a productive environment for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) for economic development.

“We will continue to pay special attention to our workers and also ensure that we create the enabling environment for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, (SMEs) which is the engine of growth, in any economy to thrive,” he said.

“’We will continue to tackle those critically important kitchen-table issues, which affect families.

”We will continue to pay down gratuities to our retired workers, and ensure that our children go to school, especially at the primary level in an atmosphere that fosters creativity, academic excellence and social interactions, as exemplifies by the features and facilities at the newly rebuilt Model Primary School at Christ the King School, on Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, which would be replicated in all local government areas.

”We are doing the same,  in the healthcare sector, with the soon-to-be commissioned model healthcare centre, located in Ikot Nkowk, Ibesikpo Asutan local government area.”

The governor called on residents to uphold unity and shun divisive politics, and encouraged them to assist those facing difficulties to ensure a prosperous future for the state.