Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has declared January 2 work-free to enable the state residents to attend a New Year inter-denominational thanksgiving service.

The service is to be held at the International Christian Worship Centre, Uyo.

Mr Eno made this known while speaking at his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area on Tuesday.

He called on all Akwa Ibom residents to turn out en masse as a people united under one God for the service.

“Don’t forget that on January 2, we will be having the Akwa Ibom New Year Service at the International Christian Worship Centre.

“The International Worship Centre is ready. We have declared a work-free day for all Akwa Ibom people to come, worship, and commit the year into God’s hand,” Mr Eno said.

Mr Eno said the service would be a platform to bring Akwa Ibom people together to strengthen the peace and unity of the state.

The governor renewed his pledge to work for the unity and prosperity of the state and to justify the electorate’s confidence in him.

He thanked his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, as well as other political stakeholders, royal fathers, religious leaders, and others for their efforts to develop the state.

The former governor praised Mr Eno for using the event to promote love, peace and harmony in the state.

(NAN)