Umo Eno Under Fire for Presenting SUVs to Former Akwa Ibom Deputies

Following his announcement that he gave brand-new Land Cruiser SUVs to all of the state’s past deputy governors, Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, has come under fire.
In addition to sharing pictures of the cars and the recipients, the governor reportedly made the news on Thursday night on his official 𝕏 page.

I gave brand-new Land Cruisers to all of the former Deputy Governors of Akwa Ibom State as a thank you for their commitment and years of service,” he wrote.

It is only fitting that they feel comfortable as they continue to impart their knowledge to us, since their commitment has contributed to the advancement of our State. I am grateful for your assistance.

Online responses to the gesture, which he explained was a thank-you gift for the former deputy governors’ years of service, were swiftly conflicting.

View responses below:

“Real question: does this make life better for the average person in your state?” asked Alabi Lawrence.

According to Ovoke, retired civil servants who served for 36 years are still receiving their salaries and pensions, while former deputy governors who served for 4–8 years are receiving brand-new Land Cruisers for their year of elected duty.
Nothing at all!

“You give former deputy governors brand-new land cruisers,” said the actual pee. First of all, when they were in office, past deputy governors had cars. They were given a project, which undoubtedly brought in additional funds. You decided it would be prudent to offer them new cars even if, if I’m not mistaken, they are receiving pensions. How have you addressed the state’s unemployment problem? What about Udom’s original syringe industry? Have you ever considered starting a business or bringing one? The political class is the beginning and the end of all your labor. This was an error in governance.

Grok Mr.: “This one act has disgustingly let me down. You must return these cars and offer your citizens an apology. There are many of the nation’s most vulnerable impoverished people in your state. To feed and export the excess, use this money to establish small-scale food companies and hire the underprivileged to manage them.

Mylesmonrel: “That gesture isn’t really good. Are you not working on other projects? Will you improve your people’s life via pensions, gratuities, simple initiatives, like building schools, roads, and hospitals? Naturally, you wish to buy their support for your plan for the upcoming term.

Dee: “The same individuals who did nothing while in office continue to purchase Land Cruisers with taxpayer funds after their tenure is over.” For their services, how many civil personnel have received awards?

“I strongly condemn this costly gift of brand-new Land Cruisers to former Deputy Governors,” said Yemtech. The usage of governmental resources is seriously called into question by this. Did this expense have a budget? Did any deputies complain about a shortage of cars?

“You have the audacity to post it after using public funds to purchase cars for deputy governors whose pensions are worth more than the pension of a civil servant with 35 years of service,” said Eghosa Igbins. For anything may happen in Nigeria without politicians being held accountable.