Following the growing concern over eroding cultural values in Akwa Ibom State and beyond, Pastor Umo Eno, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has emphasized on the need to value and preserve the Akwa Ibom cultural heritage.
Speaking while receiving the 11th president-elect of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Akparawa James Edet and his Executive members, Pastor Eno noted that the state is blessed with rich cultural values which must be preserved for generations yet unborn.
He maintained that culture is the way of life of a people and synonymous with the people, adding that while some traditions could be wished away, culture has to be preserved.
The governorship hopeful congratulated the president-elect and his executive members on their successful election, and urged them to preserve the cherished cultural heritage of the Ibibio people.
Pastor Eno, himself a member of the body, noted that it was not a mean fit to be elected as president of a foremost socio-cultural organization as the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, and urged them to improve on the achievements of past executives.
He accepted the group’s invitation to the inauguration of the new executive and pledged to partner with the body where necessary for the good of Ibibio Nation and the state at large.
Earlier in his remarks, the President-elect, said the visit was basically to invite Pastor Eno and spouse to their inauguration slated for July 24, 2022.
Akparawa Edet who acknowledged the membership of Pastor Umo Eno said he has known Pastor Eno for many years and can attest to the content of his character.
He thanked Pastor Eno for receiving the team and prayed for better partnership in the days ahead.
