Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has unveiled an ongoing creative academy in the State and urged youths to be meaningfully engaged for their individual good and that of the State.
Addressing a 10, 000 Man ARISE City Walk by Akwa Ibom Entertainers, in front of Government House, Uyo, he said money is a reward for value and urged youths to strive for value addition.
The Governor who was impressed by the turn out of large number of entertainers in the State, commended his Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment, Mr David Sergeant, for galvanizing the entertainment industry in the State.
He said Sergeant has been committed, dedicated, resilient in his line of duties, an attitude he said should be emulated.
The Governor also made reference to Rev Osondu Ahirika who was recently appointed Senior Special Assistant on Social Orientation, stressing that his show of gratitude and committed support for the ARISE Agenda were commendable.
"Let us leave behind this sense of entitlement, nobody owes you nothing. Seeth thou a man diligent in his job, he shall stand before Kings and not before mean men. I like to tell our young people let us live beyond this entitlement attitude," he said.
He challenged the entertainers to strive towards producing more Ini Edos, Liz Bensons, Ebenezer Enos, and others.
"This government has encouraged and celebrated our talents and so, I like to see something bigger. The creative industry is a multi-billion naira industry.
"We need to encourage our people. You're the next generation. Nobody would give room for you untill you are able to show your talent. When you show your talent, people would look for you."
The Governor recalled that even before his political debut, he had supported and provided platforms for some entertainers.
"For this association, I want you to grow it, I want you to nurture it. my support for you should not scatter this group. You can start something, train your people
"The State is building Ibom Creative Academy and I pray that next year this time, we should be able to launch it and I believe that all of you shooting film should be able to use it.
"We are expanding it to make it something you would be proud of. We want to deliberately make Akwa Ibom the tourism haven of this country," he added.
In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism - Dr. Anieti Udofia, Mr. Sergeant and Chairman of the planing committee, Mr. Godfada Uko appreciated the Governor for creating time to grace the event, for investing in the entertainment industry and for appointing entertainers into his administration, and assured of their continuous commitment and support for the ARISE Agenda.
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