Labour Backs Umo Eno: Governance That Delivers

The voluntary decision of organised labour in Akwa Ibom State to spearhead the re-election campaign of Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, ahead of 2027 is a resounding endorsement of people-focused governance. It highlights the harmony between leadership vision Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, ahead of 2027 is a resounding endorsement of people-focused governance. It highlights the harmony between leadership vision and workers’ lived experiences, affirming that governance rooted in empathy, dialogue, and tangible results naturally earns loyalty.

This landmark solidarity, expressed by the Special Adviser on Labour Relations, Rt. Hon. (Sir) Udo Kierian Akpan, reflects a relationship nurtured through respect and sustained engagement. It demonstrates a shared conviction that development flourishes when workers are recognised as partners in progress.

Through the ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno has cultivated a governance culture that places the workforce at the centre of policy design and execution. His administration has consistently shown that labour welfare is fundamental to sustainable development.

Key interventions such as reviewing and increasing the minimum wage, introducing voluntary salary enhancements for health workers, and paying leave grants to NULGE members have strengthened workers’ economic wellbeing and morale.

The judiciary has also benefitted, with improved allowances and modern residential quarters boosting efficiency and affirming the value of justice administrators. In education, the review and implementation of lecturers’ allowances have fostered industrial harmony and academic stability, reinforcing Akwa Ibom’s reputation as a state that prioritises human capital.

Perhaps most transformative is the administration’s decisive handling of pensions and gratuities. By fully implementing pension payments starting with primary school teachers and clearing over ₦85 billion in gratuity arrears, Governor Eno has restored dignity and economic security to thousands of retirees.

These achievements form the backbone of the ARISE Agenda’s commitment to inclusive growth and shared prosperity. It is no surprise that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria named Governor Umo Eno the Most Labour-Friendly Governor in 2025

a national recognition grounded in measurable outcomes.

Labour’s resolve to lead his re-election campaign transcends politics; it is a civic declaration that effective governance deserves continuity. It invites civil society, professional bodies, the private sector, and all Akwa Ibom citizens to reflect on performance and progress.

As 2027 draws closer, the synergy between labour and the Umo Eno administration signals confidence in leadership that listens, delivers, and unites. Workers across sectors teachers, nurses, civil servants, lecturers, local government staff, and retirees stand together because they have felt the impact of governance firsthand.

Labour is not merely leading a campaign; it is affirming a record of service. Governor Umo Eno’s stewardship under the ARISE Agenda has earned trust, inspired confidence, and laid a strong foundation for continuity.

Akwa Ibom is poised to advance its development journey, guided by leadership that works and a workforce that believes.