Akwa Ibom State Government is set to partner with Innoson Motors company in the area of transportation, as part of it measures to cushion the effect of fuel Subsidy removal.
This was disclosed yesterday when the Chairman, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, along with the company’s top management, paid a courtesy call on the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno at the Government House, Uyo.
Speaking, the Chairman of Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma, praised the Governor for his populist actions and people-centered approach to governance, and pledged to work with the state government to address the widespread public outcry over the removal of fuel subsidies.
In his words, “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”.
Also Speaking, Governor Eno extolled Chief Chukwuma for his indomitable, ingenuity and ‘can-do spirit ‘ which has seen him establish the first indigenous auto manufacturing company in the country.
“Your story is very inspiring. It ties in to our A.R.I.S.E 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 in supporting homegrown talents and products and you are a true national pride,” he said.