Governor Umo Eno has donated a fully furnished three-bedroom house to a homeless mother of triplets in Uyo, offering relief to a family previously grappling with extreme hardship.
The beneficiaries, Mr and Mrs Sunday Ekpo from Ifa Ikot Okpon community, received the new home alongside a business support grant, marking a significant turnaround in their living conditions.
The presentation was carried out on behalf of the governor by the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Emem Ibanga, who handed over the house documents and financial support during a brief ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Governor Eno congratulated the family and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable residents through targeted social intervention programmes.
He described the gesture as a reflection of compassionate governance, noting that the birth of the triplets had drawn attention to the family’s plight and prompted swift government action.
The initiative was executed under the ARISE Compassionate Homes Initiative, a programme designed to provide decent housing for disadvantaged individuals across the state.
Providing further details, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Services, NsikanAbasi Umoekpo, said the bungalow is equipped with solar power, water supply, and other essential facilities to ensure comfortable living.
In his remarks, the Presiding Pastor of the All Nations Christian Ministry International, Pastor Udomfuk Ndaeyo, commended the governor for what he described as a demonstration of genuine compassion and responsive leadership.
Responding on behalf of the family, Mr Sunday Ekpo expressed gratitude to the governor, describing the intervention as life-changing and a fulfilment of a promise made to them.
He offered prayers for continued blessings and success for the governor and the state government.
The event was attended by government aides, religious leaders, community representatives, and other stakeholders, highlighting broad support for the administration’s humanitarian efforts.
