Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi (right), with the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, at the ceremony.
The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, has applauded the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, for her outstanding performance in office, in the last one year.
Senator Eyakenyi was speaking on Thursday, December 18, while addressing worshippers at the December edition of the Akwa Ibom State Women Prayer Service with the theme “Rejoice”, which held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo.
In a release from the Media Unit, Office of the First Lady, She acknowledged Lady Obareki’s commitment to service, effective coordination, and the positive impact of her programmes on women and the general well-being of families across the state.
“Please let me, on behalf of all the women of Akwa Ibom State, appreciate this Angel standing here. Most people wondered if she would be able to do the job. I want to tell you that she has done well,” Senator Eyakenyi noted.
Senator Eyakenyi who thanked all the female stakeholders in the state for supporting the coordinator in the creditable discharge of her duties, expressed appreciation to Governor Umo Eno for his commitment to inclusive governance, noting that his administration has intentionally remained women-friendly.
She mentioned the Governor’s consistent support for policies and programmes that empower women, promote gender equity, and create opportunities for women to contribute meaningfully to the social and economic development of the State, urging Akwa Ibom women to work towards the Governor’s reelection for a second term, in 2027.
The Coordinator of the office of the First Lady, who took the only bible reading at the service, from Luke, Chapter 1:26-28, charged the women to rejoice constantly in thanksgiving to God for life and all other benefits.
In a sermon on the theme of the service “Rejoice,” Bishop Enobong Essien, who drew biblical reference from Joel 1:12, expounded that Christians must rejoice at all times irrespective of prevailing circumstances because it is a command from God.
She highlighted that those who have the lifestyle of rejoicing enjoy good health, are beautified, commune with God, have joy unspeakable, and have unhindered access to the supernatural realm among other physical and spiritual benefits.
The December edition of the Akwa Ibom Monthly Women Prayer featured thanksgiving by different groups including the Noble Ladies Better Life who donated school bags and wrappers in support of activities carried out by the Golden Initiative for All (GIFA), during the Yuletide season.
Others were women born in December who gave gratitude to God for his benevolence all through the year, as well as members of the Deputy Governor’s Prayer Team who were thankful for the promotion of Dr Utibeno John Udo, to the office of Bishop.
The service featured heart warming renditions by the Government House Divine Voices and the Ibom Acapella Group, with prayers offered for the ARISE Agenda and GIFA, Government officials and the prevailing peace of the state.
