Governor Eno awarded best governor of the year 2025
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has been named Governor of the Year 2025 by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF).
The award reportedly recognizes his outstanding leadership, transparency, and achievements under the state’s ARISE Agenda.
The presentation took place during the public unveiling of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the ARISE Agenda in Two Years. The event was held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, on Thursday.
Representing the NGF Director-General, Alhaji Abdullateef Shittu, Prof. Abba Gambo praised Governor Eno’s governance style.
He highlighted Akwa Ibom’s top ranking in governance, fiscal responsibility, and development delivery compared to other states.
“In a State-by-State comparative analysis, Akwa Ibom came out top,” he said, before formally presenting the award.
The NGF also commended Governor Eno for completing and advancing several projects across multiple sectors without resorting to bank loans or external borrowing—an uncommon accomplishment given Nigeria’s challenging economic situation.
Governor Eno dedicated the award to the people of Akwa Ibom and reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparent, people-centered governance.
He expressed gratitude to the NGF and emphasized that the administration’s success is rooted in prudent management of resources, institutional reforms, and a clear development plan guided by the ARISE Agenda.
He said, “This recognition is both humbling and encouraging. We will continue to use the resources of Akwa Ibom State to work for Akwa Ibom people—building infrastructure, empowering communities, and shaping a more prosperous future.”
The event also featured policy reviews, expert presentations, and assessments of the state’s development over the last two years.
Federal government officials, ministers, economic experts, development partners, civil society representatives, and journalists attended, many praising the state for its openness and willingness to subject its progress to independent evaluation.
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Netizens Reactions…
Joy Akwa said: ” And leave Abia state governor that is doing miracles in Abia state.”
Imabong Udoh said: “Just to collect a portion of our allocation….”
It’z Prince reacted: “I no understand, what happened to Alex OTI.”
Abel Ibanga Ancientman commented: “His best achievement is by decamping to APC.
How many jobs has he created in Akwa lbom state?
Prince Invinzible stated: “Governor of the year?
And his people full everywhere doing house maid jobs.
Bassey Nyong wrote: “Like it or not Mr Alex Otti is the genuine Governor of the year.”
Ogochukwu Onita commented: “Alex otti is performing better than this man na.”
