Gov. Godswill Akpabio denies opposing zoning in Akwa Ibom

Governor Godswill Akpabio has said he is not opposed to the zoning system of governorship position in 2015 among the three senatorial districts in Akwa Ibom State, as being insinuated by some people.

Akpabio stated this on Wednesday when executive members of Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, led by Ntisong Ibibio 111, Ntisong Essien Ekidem, paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor’s Office, Uyo.

He said he would only oppose the election of a governorship candidate said to be lacking in vision and capability to continue with the current development tempo in the state.

“Let me reiterate that by 2015, we would increase the positive history and make positive things to happen in the state. I am not against the zoning system for governorship position among the senatorial districts; rather, we need an Akwa Ibom person that can perform.

“At the level of our development, let us look for a governor who will develop and move the state forward. So, I call for love among our people and for acceptance of the next government, because no society can survive without peace and harmony,” he stated.

     He added, ‘’My administration is building a sustainable infrastructure in the state. When we travel outside the state and see good things there, we bring such to the state because our state believes in development.”

On the request for the establishment of industries in the state,  Akpabio said, “It is not the duty of government to build industries, but it can encourage the establishment of industries by private persons. To create more  employment opportunities for our teeming youths, we are building an industrial cluster. We can partner private companies and investors.  Already, industries are coming to the state”.

Speaking earlier, Ekidem had commended Akpabio for what he described as his laudable achievements, especially in developing and putting in place solid infrastructure as well as stemming insecurity.

He said, “Our children need employment opportunities. Let the industries you promised be put in place.”