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Governor Umo Bassey Eno, the leader of Akwa Ibom State, emerged from humble beginnings and experienced the hardships of poverty and homelessness. As a result, he has made it his mission to provide suitable homes for the most impoverished individuals across Akwa Ibom State.
Within the first year of his term, Governor Umo Bassey Eno has significantly improved the living conditions of 36 widows and widowers. Previously residing in dwellings unfit even for animals, these individuals have now been granted free two-bedroom bungalows, complete with solar-powered electricity and access to clean water. Their dilapidated homes have been transformed into modern residences.
Not only have their living conditions been upgraded, but many of them have also been given opportunities to generate income for their daily sustenance. Governor Umo Bassey Eno has listened to their hardships and witnessed the remarkable transformation in their lives, all made possible by his efforts.
MADAM AKON SUNDAY INIM -OF EDIENE, IN ABAK LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
I was in my humble Thatch house, a young man approached me one morning with news that Governor Umo Eno intended to build me a new home. Skeptical as I was, I accepted the offer out of sheer hope.
The following day, they arrived with building materials in hand – blocks, cement, gravel – and commenced the laying of the foundation.
Night and say they worked tirelessly and within a month, the two-bedroom bungalow stood before me, a gesture of kindness that touched my heart.
My husband was a brave soldier deployed to Zamfara State in 2014 to combat Boko Haram terrorists. Sadly, he never returned, his body was never found.
The burden of his absence weighed heavily on our family.
Soon after we lost him, we faced eviction from our barracks accommodation leaving me and my three children destitute on the streets.
It was only through the kindness of a stranger that we found temporary relief and were able to relocate to this small village.
Despite our hardships, my extended family denied us shelter in their home, compelling me to construct a humble two-room thatch dwelling for my children and me.
Selling fufu at the market became my means of providing for my family, especially as my eldest daughter completed secondary school with dreams of university education, a dream deferred by our financial constraints.
The thatch roof of our home, though a shelter, failed to withstand the windstorm , often letting in rain and wind. These conditions exacerbated my health issues, leaving me battling high blood pressure as I struggled to ensure my family’s survival in the face of adversity.
But God visited me as the Angels visited Abraham and gave me a two bedroom bungalow through Governor Umo Bassey Eno, who is me, that God has remembered?
Today I live in a well furnished two bed room flat with water tuning, powered by solar energy.
The Governor also blessed me with funds to start business and use the proceeds to train my daughter in the University, God has truly remembered us.
MR. BERNARD ASUQUO – IKOT EKPENE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.
My name is Mr. Bernard Asuquo, from Mbaso village in Ikot Ekpene. Local Government Area.
I’m 62 years, for years I have been carrying a heavy weight of loneliness and loss on my weary shoulders.
It has been four long years since my beloved wife departed from this world, leaving me adrift in a sea of sorrow.
I used to worked as commercial motorcyclist, but fate dealt me a cruel blow, a year ago, when a partial stroke struck me down, I no more have the strength to ride on motorcycle.
Since that fateful day, I have been imprisoned within the decaying walls of my dilapidated home, a place where even the rain weeps through the leaking roof, denying me the solace of a peaceful night’s rest.
Desperate and destitute, I always sleep in the cold embrace of the nearby Catholic Church auditorium.
The frail thatched roof offers me no protection from the rain, the mud walls are crumbling under the weight of my despair.
I am abandoned by my children, I stand alone in this world, with only God as my companion.
There are days when hunger gnaws at my insides, stretching its cruel fingers through my frail form for three long days.
In my darkest hour, it is the kindness of neighbours that sustained me, offering me meals to stave off the specter of starvation.
Today, a glimmer of hope pierces the gloom that has shrouded my existence. Governor Umo Eno, a son of light in my shadowed world, has plucked me from the ruins of my wretched abode and bestowed upon me a sanctuary fit for kings.
My heart overflows with gratitude as I gaze upon the walls of this newfound haven, furnished with care and compassion.
I offer up my fervent prayers to the heavens, beseeching God to shower blessings upon Governor Umo Eno and his team for their boundless generosity and unwavering kindness.
He does not only give me a home, the Governor provided me half a million to establish business and earn a living.
May his deeds be a foundation of hope for the forgotten souls adrift in the sea of despair.
God bless our Governor.
MRS COMFORT JOHNSON — IKOT EKPEYAK-IKONO, UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
There lived a 62-year-old widow named Mrs. Comfort Johnson .in IKOT EKPEYAK-IKONO Ikono in UYO Local Government Area,
life was not a simple one for her, marked by hardships and struggles, yet she faced each day with unwavering resilience and a heart full of sadness.
Comfort lived in a humble one room mud house with a thatched roof that had seen better days. The years had taken their toll on the roof, causing it to leak whenever the rains came pouring down.
Despite the challenges, Comfort called this place home, where she had raised her only child, but lost him to death just as he lost her late husband.
The son promised to build her a home and as soon He started, a mysterious sickness took his life away. She cried and no could tell her, why he passed too early.
He was her only hope of a better future.
Comfort earned a modest living by planting water leaves. Her daily toil in the vegetables farm provided her with just enough to put food on the table once a day, but her struggles were compounded by health issues.
Suffered from an ailment, which made it difficult for her to eat certain foods, further limiting her already meager diet.
Sixteen years ago, Mrs. Comfort Johnson had lost her beloved husband, leaving her to walk the turbulent waters of life as a widow.
And she has lost all her Children to death, life was extremely cruel to her.
One fateful day, Governor Umo Eno launched a programme to build houses for the poorest residents of Akwa Ibom State.
Learning about comfort’s plight, the governor decided to extend a helping hand to the widow. A team of his Humanitarian staff moved into Comfort’s village and constructed a beautiful two-bedroom bungalow for her, a gift that changed her life.
The new house is a sight to behold — complete with a sturdy roof, running water, and even solar panels for electricity Comfort eyes filled with tears of joy as she stepped into her new home, overwhelmed by the generosity of the governor and his team.
The rooms were furnished with care and attention to detail, providing Mrs. Johnson with a sense of comfort and security she had long been missing.
With a heart full of gratitude, Comfort thanked Governor Umo Eno and his team for their kindness and compassion.
The new house not only offered her a safe and comfortable place to live, but also served as a symbol of hope for a brighter future ahead. As the sun set over the village that evening,
Comfort sat on the porch of her new home. feeling blessed and grateful for the unexpected turn of events that had brought light into her life once more.
And so, in her new abode, surrounded by the love of her extended family and the warmth of her community,
Mrs Comfort Johnson began a new chapter in her life, embracing the possibilities that lay ahead with a renewed sense of hope and optimism..
The Governor did not leave her new home without giving her a half a million to establish business and be self- dependent
Governor Umo Eno’s initiative to build houses for the poorest and empower them with funds to start new businesses has had a profound impact on the locals .
By providing shelter and financial support, Governor Umo Eno has not only addressed the immediate needs of the underprivileged but has also laid the foundation for long-term economic empowerment.
This holistic approach not only improves the living conditions of the marginalized but also creates opportunities for them to become self-sufficient and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Akwa Ibom State .
Governor Umo Eno’s efforts have not only transformed the lives of the beneficiaries but have also set a positive example for inclusive and sustainable development strategies.
In the weeks ahead, I will share additional stories about these beneficiaries and how the Akwa Ibom State Government has positively transformed their lives.
