A Governor's No-Nonsense Approach: Umo Eno's Tough Stance on Loyalty and Presence
Job Security Warning Issued by Umo Eno: Appointees Risk Termination if Investigated
Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State's governor, has given his cabinet a stark warning - toe the line or feel the consequences. According to our sources, this stern warning came after a few commissioners reportedly skipped out on him during a public event.
On a typical Friday, during an official engagement in Uyo, Governor Eno made it abundantly clear that he expects unwavering loyalty and full-time commitment from his cabinet. In a direct address to the situation, he stated that any member of his team failing to show up will not escape the axe.
"Starting today, I'd like everyone to hear, because when they hear that I've fired the commissioner in your local government, it's insubordination," Eno declared emphatically, emphasizing his zero-tolerance policy for absenteeism.
Governor Eno, with his commissioners and special advisers dubbed his “first 11,” stressed the importance of unwavering loyalty and presence. He made it clear that he expects his team to be ready to follow him to any destination without hesitation.
"I do not announce where I will go. It is mandatory for my commissioners to ensure that they take me either back to the office or to the lodge. And if I stop by anywhere, there can be issues that will be raised. So the commissioner in charge of that will attend to me," he explained.
The governor expressed concern about the recurring issue of some appointees disappearing after official engagements. He described this as a practice that had to stop immediately.
"A situation where we go to a place, I leave the place, commissioners take off to what I don't know. This is a full-time job, 24-7. And so if any commissioner is busy doing their thing, they are not yet ready to be commissioners," he remarked.
Governor Eno, reflecting on his time as a commissioner, pointed out that he had never abandoned his governor during his tenure. He made it clear that he expects the same level of commitment from his cabinet.
"I was commissioner myself. I had never left my governor behind. Today is the last day I make this statement, and I'm doing it publicly," he said.
He warned that any cabinet member disrespecting his commitment to the office would face dismissal without hesitation.
"Anytime I leave an event, I stop by anywhere, let the commissioner pray that I don't look for that commissioner. If I look for that commissioner, the commissioner is not there, the commissioner will lose his or her job right there and then," he warned sternly.
Eno also clarified that his simple demeanor should not be mistaken for weakness, stressing that his election was a direct result of overwhelming public support.
"This has to stop. We are running a government. And the fact that I'm simple doesn't mean that I'm an appointed governor," he said.
"I'm an elected governor with overwhelming votes of the Akwa Ibom people. And if we are not ready to work for the people, then we should stay at home. That's a clear warning," Eno concluded, signaling his uncompromising stance on governance.
Figure out where your loyalty lies, or find a new job - that's the message from Akwa Ibom State's Governor Umo Eno, as he cracks down on absenteeism among his cabinet members.
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- Akwa Ibom State's Governor Umo Eno has issued a stern warning to his cabinet members, stating, "Figure out where your loyalty lies, or find a new job."
- In light of absenteeism within his government, Eno has made it clear that he expects full-time commitment from his team, implying that anyone who fails to meet this expectation may face dismissal.
- This tough stance on loyalty and presence reflects Eno's uncompromising approach to governance, as he stressed, "We are running a government. And if we are not ready to work for the people, then we should stay at home."
