Osinbajo predicts future prosperity in A/Ibom

As the government and people of Akwa Ibom state roll out the drums in celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the state, the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has predicted more prosperity for the state in the years ahead.

Preaching at the Thanksgiving service to mark the state’s anniversary with the theme: “As you grow, so shall your strength be,” Osinbanjo said that the strength of the state would be renewed as she grows.

Osinbajo, who was accompanied by governors of other states and politicians from other political parties acknowledged the achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel in the last four years and predicted more records would be broken in subsequent years.

He maintained that God’s promise which defies human knowledge meant that rather than diminishing with age, belief in God can make His people to grow stronger physically and mentally.

Citing the case of Moses in Deuteronomy Chapter 34, Osinbanjo explained that despite being 120 years at the time of his death, Moses was still physically strong, adding that “his eyes were not dim and his natural strength was still as it was when he was a young man.

“Naturally, when someone is older, he bears less fruit and becomes weak. But, in your own case, you will remain more fruitful and you won’t be weaker, even in old age.”

He prayed among other things for multiplication and fruitfulness for Akwa Ibom people, however, imploring that they repent of their wrong doings which can hinder God’s blessings.

Gov. Udom Emmanuel at the occasion said Akwa Ibom people have lots of reasons to celebrate, as God’s faithfulness has seen the state grow in leaps and bounds within the past 32 years.

He confirmed that the Ibom Airline and other industries established in the last couple of years, were indicators that the state is making rapid progress.

“For Akwa Ibom state we believe God and we have every reason to thank God for today. For 30 years, the only state in Africa that you can conveniently fly your own aircraft (Ibom Air), move anywhere you want, why shouldn’t you thank God?”

The governor expressed belief that the economic foundation his administration is laying would provide jobs for the teeming youths of the state.

“For we believe God that our agricultural revolution shall give us food sufficiently; for we believe God that the massive industrialization that we are undertaking shall provide what we want; for we believe God that this state shall be called righteous by all means,” he added.

The governor said that his message on the anniversary of the state will be contained in his broadcast to the state on Monday morning, saying that anyone who put his or her trust in God usually succeeds.

While appreciating the Vice President for accepting to come and commission the projects, also invoked God’s blessings on the state and expressed the hope that all his kind prayers for the state will be answered by God.

Goodwill message from the governors of Imo state, Oyo state and Enugu state was presented on their behalf by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state.

“We are very happy with you our brother Governor, Udom Emmanuel, not only because of the great things you are doing here, but because of the family you have created; the family of God’s children”

Ikpeazu told the governor that nothing can stop him at the pace he is going and thanked the people of the state for their unflinching support to Gov. Udom administration.

In attendance at the event were the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and his wife Unoma, former Governors Idongesit Nkanga and Victor Attah and other prominent sons and daughters of the state.