Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to build 400 more compassionate homes for the less privileged families to reduce housing shortages.
The compassionate homes are a housing scheme initiated by the state government to provide decent accommodation to a segment of the society considered under privileged.
Eno said the vision was to expand the initiative to touch even more lives if granted a second term in office.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Compassionate Home in Ikot Nkan
Governor Eno explained that his visit was not only to inaugurate the home but to celebrate an extraordinary act of kindness among the beneficiaries.
He recounted how, during the selection process, a neighboring resident, also in need, offered part of his land to ensure a beneficiary had enough space for the new home.
The Governor praised this selfless gesture, calling it a rare and commendable act that should be encouraged.
He also announced the award of contract for the construction of the Ikot Nkan road to provide better access to the newly built homes.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Onna Local Government Council, Mr. Kufre Umoren expressed appreciation to the governor for his compassionate gesture towards the less privileged.
He commended the Governor’s commitment to humanitarian causes, which he said has brought much-needed relief to communities across the state and also for entrusting the leadership of the local government to him as a youth.
He noted the Governor’s exceptional effort in providing decent housing for individuals who previously lived in substandard conditions, emphasizing the joy of the beneficiaries who now have a place to call their home.
The beneficiaries, Madam Stella Prince Udo and Elder/Mrs Sampson Prince Udo, expressed deep appreciation for the Governor’s magnanimity towards them, and offered prayers for the continued success of his administration