… as Akpabio describes Gov Eno as Youth, sports friendly
Top singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke OON, known professionally as Davido has said that the choice of Akwa Ibom as the first State in Nigeria for his music concert, is due to the quality facilities in the State.
In his remark while jointly hosted by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and the Senate President, Senator Godwill Akpabio in Uyo, before proceeding to venue of the concert, he said for 14 years on stage, Akwa Ibom was his first live show in Nigeria.
He said Akwa Ibom State was all beautiful adding that if all states in the country were like Akwa Ibom, he would have been comfortable touring around Nigeria.
He commended Governor Umo Eno for his good works in the State, especially maintaining peace and security and for providing platforms for the youths to excel.
“When we were looking around Africa, five places came and Akwa Ibom was top on the list. A lot of people are flying from other states that don’t have this type of facility.
While fielding questions from Government House Corespondents, he said, “I am excited, is best of its kind. We toured America already and it was a great success and we were looking for a good facility around Africa and Akwa Ibom is one of the places that we found out that, they have a standard facility, that’s why we are starting here. As time goes on, we will keep doing the other states, and I am just excited the stadium is already filled up, so let’s get ready and shut it down.”
I’m his remark, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio commended Governor Eno for his leadership disposition describing him as both youth and sports friendly.
He commended Davido for choosing Akwa Ibom State, saying that a good number of youths have been mentored through the platform, and urged him to carry some Akwa Ibom budding stars with him as he tours around other countries abroad.
In his remark, Governor Umo Eno appreciated the music icon for the inspiration to the younger generation, adding that his commitment and determination have taken his career to the zenith.
“We want to thank you for thinspiration to the younger generation. For me, what you have done, you have taken your career to the zenith, and it is an inspiration to the youths that what they set their hand to do is possible and achievable.
“We are a youths friendly state, and we are trying to develop talents. Thank you for sharing the Stage with some of our local entertainers, which is an inspiration to them that one day, they can also aspire to be like you,” he said.
The Governor reiterated that that the State was intentional about making Akwa Ibom the next tourism destination of Nigeria.
At the visit were members of the National Assembly, members of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council, captains of industries among others.
