A’Ibom Govt to Partner Innoson  Motors for Palliative to Citizens

Okon  Bassey in Uyo

To lessen the suffering being faced by the citizens as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy, Akwa Ibom State Government is to partner Nigeria’s first indigenous auto manufacturing company, Innoson Motors to provide palliatives, especially in the area of transportation.

This was disclosed when the Chairman, Chief Innocent Chukwuma and the management team paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the State, Mr.  Umo Eno at Government House, Uyo.

Chief Chukwuma praised Governor Eno, for his people-centric approach to governance, his populist gestures, and promised to partner with the State Government to ensure that the groans of the people, which is nationwide, arising from the removal of fuel subsidy is ameliorated. 

“I have followed you, Your Excellency, within the media space since your inauguration, and I want to say it here that, you have done so well. 

“I was moved by your story, which is also my story, that we can all Arise and be that, which God had destined us to be. 

“I will work with you. We will come here, and open an auto workshop and collaborate with you, especially in the transportation sector”, he stated. 

In his remarks, Governor Eno,  lauded the indomitable spirit of Chief Chukwuma; his ingenuity and  ‘can-do spirit ‘ which has seen him establish  the first indigenous auto manufacturing company in the country. 

“Your story is very inspiring and it ties in to our ARISE Agenda, that we can be all that we desire if we put in the right amount of work, be focused, disciplined and have eyes fixed on success.

“We will work with your company, as we explore ways and means of alleviating the plight of our people in the area of transportation as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy. 

“We feel the pains of our people and we are committed to providing palliatives to ease their pain, and we are happy to collaborate with you.

“I am an apostle of supporting homegrown talents and products and you are a true national pride”, the Governor said