Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, has encouraged the people to be patient while he works to lower the state’s essential food costs.
According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, on Monday, the governor appealed while answering questions from Government House correspondents in Uyo about a bill to establish the State Bulk Purchasing Agency, which is currently on the floor of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
According to the statement, the measure is intended to ensure that the prices of essential food products are affordable to the general public.
Governor Eno said:
“We will buy the food items in bulk and ensure that they are made available to our people at relatively lower prices. The process will be transparent.
“I want to thank the House of Assembly for the expeditious manner in which this bill is being treated. I want to assure our people that we feel their pain and are working hard to ensure that food security for our people is guaranteed.
“That’s why they voted for me overwhelmingly, and as you know, I came from this stock, and I feel their pain completely. I appeal to our people to exercise patience while the House of Assembly is working to pass the bill, which would be immediately signed into law by me.”
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