The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Rep. Unyime Idem, Ph.D, has commended Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D, for providing purposeful leadership that has transformed the state into a safe, clean, serene and investor-friendly destination for conferences, tourism, business and relaxation.
Rep. Idem gave the commendation on Saturday night during a gala dinner hosted by the Akwa Ibom State Government to mark the successful conclusion of the Procurement Leadership Retreat for Federal Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Federal Agencies, held at Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene.
The event attracted the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Federal Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Federal Agencies, the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, senior government officials and other distinguished guests from across the country.
Speaking at the gala, Rep. Idem expressed profound appreciation to Governor Umo Eno, who was ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Dr. Akon Eyakenyi, for the warm reception accorded participants throughout their stay in Akwa Ibom.
He noted that the Governor’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful, secure, clean and conducive environment has positioned Akwa Ibom as a preferred destination for national events, investment opportunities and leisure, adding that every visitor leaves the state with pleasant memories of its hospitality and excellent ambience.
The federal lawmaker further thanked the Governor for creating an enabling environment that ensured the successful hosting of the retreat and reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting the administration’s vision of sustainable development and inclusive prosperity.
The gala dinner brought the curtains down on the Procurement Leadership Retreat, which assembled top public sector administrators to deepen procurement leadership, accountability and effective budget implementation in Nigeria’s public service.