With huge revenue derivatives from oil and gas resources, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC), has ranked Akwa Ibom State high, noting that it remains one of the highest contributors to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
According to the Commission, the enormous resources has impacted highly on governance and economic values, describing Governor Umo Eno’s leadership as “purposeful”.
Prof. Olusegun Adekunle Wright, a Federal Commissioner in the Commission, who disclosed this while speaking on behalf of RMFAC, during a courtesy call on the Governor, acknowledged the significant role played by the state in the country’s socio-economic well-being.
Prof. Wright, therefore , described the state as “a symbol of resilience, enterprise, and purposeful leadership,” stressing that the state has consistently distinguished itself as one of Nigeria’s foremost contributors to national development.
“Let me commend the people of the State for their exceptional sense of industry, peaceful disposition, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering commitment to excellence,” Prof l. Wright stated.
He praised the state’s emergence as a model of transformational governance through sustained investment in infrastructure, healthcare delivery, education, aviation, tourism, and human capital development.
The federal commissioner pointed out that “the state’s achievements greatly stand out as a strong testimony to what can be accomplished through prudent resource management, visionary leadership, and the collective determination of a people united by a common aspiration for progress.”
Wright disclosed that his team was in the state for the South-South verification and data collection exercise “to standardise and improve on their national financial service delivery and mandate.”
He appreciated the state government for always supporting and collaborating with RMAFC to ensure that the objectives of its assigned duties are achieved in the state.
In his remarks, Governor Eno welcomed the RMAFC team to the state and assured them of a hitch-free stay and the backing of his administration for a successful exercise.
He thanked RMAFC for its positive observation about the state as well as its commendations, and pledged more development initiatives for the betterment of the people.
The governor acknowledged the timely and smooth release of improved funds by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to states to embark on quality development projects to turn around the fortunes of the people for the better.
The deputy governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; the Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Peters; the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisory to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; Commissioners, and other Government functionaries joined the governor to receive the team from RMFAC.
In the RMFAC team were Federal Commissioners Barr Imo Akpan, Hon. Rakiya Tanko Ayuba-Haruna, Prof. Steve Ugba, Mr. Modu Aji -Juluri, several directors and other officials of the agency.
