By
Mfonobong Ukpong
Akwa
Ibom State House of Assembly has urged Governor Udom Emmanuel to take necessary
steps to 'immortalize and celebrate past and present leaders who contributed to
the creation of Akwa Ibom State, as a mark of appreciation of their efforts.
The House has also called on leaders of the state to
see Akwa Ibom as greater than their personal interest, and has therefore
enjoined them to serve the state selflessly and be patriotic in order to
further the unity of the state. This was contained in a resolution passed by
the House on Friday during a special legislative session as part of activities
to mark the 30th anniversary of the state's creation. The lawmakers in their
three points resolution, congratulated Governor Udom Emmanuel and the people of
the state on the auspicious occasion of the 30th anniversary celebration of
statehood.
The resolution came after each member of the House had
exhaustively deliberated on the achievements so far recorded by the state in
the past thirty years, and charted the way forward for a greater Akwa Ibom.
They paid glowing tribute to the forerunners who lead in the stuggle for state
creation.
Motion for the adoption of the resolution was moved by
the Deputy Leader, Rt. Hon. Ime Okon, while the Deputy Chief, Hon. David Lawrence
seconded.
In his good will message, Speaker of the House, Rt.
Hon. Barr. Onofiok Luke, described the founding fathers of the state as great
patriots , saying the legislature is privileged to succeed by the sheer
sustenance of the 25 year old legacy of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
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