The Advisory Council Chairman of the Non-Indigenes Association in Akwa Ibom State, Onoriode Obareki, has commended Gov. Umo Eno for promoting political inclusion and proposing an N800m business grant for non-indigenes in the state.
Obareki spoke at the weekend during the inauguration of 369 ward coordinators and volunteers of the non-indigenes’ chapter of the ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative in Uyo.
He said the inauguration demonstrated Eno’s commitment to involving non-indigenes in governance and creating opportunities for them to contribute to the state’s political and economic development.
Obareki, who is also a senior legislative aide to the Senate president, said non-indigenes contributed more than 26,000 votes during the 2023 elections. He expressed confidence that the association would mobilise significantly more support for the 2027 elections.
He commended the association’s coordinator, Amb. Sunday Usikhifo, and leaders from each bloc for their efforts and expressed hope that further government support, particularly for
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