News Alert: Umo Eno Appoints First Female Special Assistant on PWDs 

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State  has appointed  Disability Civil Rights  Advocate and Executive Director, Advocacy for Persons with Albinism Network,Mrs. Nnene Bassey as Special Assistant  on Persons with Disabilities.

With her appointment, Mrs Nnene becomes the first female occupier of the position in the State

A statement by  Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor  said the appointment was in fulfilment of the campaign promise of governor Eno to bring governance closer to the people across all layers of the society, especially persons living with disabilities.

Appreciating the governor, Mrs Nnene said the disability community would continue to support the government’s initiatives and  also  work towards a more inclusive society.

“We are dedicated to bridging gaps and offering solutions to issues like skin cancer in Nigeria for a healthier future.

“I am deeply grateful to God for the opportunity to serve as the Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Persons with Disabilities, making history as the first female to hold this position since Nigeria’s independence.

“I want to thank Governor Umo Eno for his unwavering commitment to gender equality and inclusion in his administration, particularly his support for educational interventions for Persons with Disabilities, recognizing education as vital for societal development.

“I also want to express my appreciation to the First Lady, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, for her dedication to empowering Persons with Disabilities through the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA) launched on 20/2/2024, aligning with the SDGs and Agenda 2030.

“I acknowledge the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, led by Honorable Commissioner Dr. Ini Adiakpan, for their efforts in digitizing the disability community through various capacity-building initiatives.

“Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda focuses on reaching rural and vulnerable communities, and I am committed to ensuring inclusivity for all PWDs, working collaboratively with relevant government agencies. Our goal is to promote peace, development, and prosperity for Persons with Disabilities in Akwa Ibom State”Nnene said