In a message from the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Carnival Planning, Mr Effiong Ekpenyong aka Double E, he wrote “Your birthday is like a festival for me, I pray that you live thousands of years with your simplicity and beautiful smile”.
Narrating the steel qualities of the Governor and the relationship he shares with his people he continued to narrate.
“We become now one of the most emerging States in our Nation. You have proven yourself not from your words but from your work.
“You have a huge contribution in doing good things for the State and Country at large. I salute you for your great work.
“I feel fortunate to see a leader like you and learn something from you.
“There are lots of leaders but there is no one like you very kind, wise and generous. Happy birthday to my favorite leader!”