Wife of the Akwa Ibom State Speaker and President of the Legislators’ Wives Association (LEWA), Mrs. Itohowo Bassey, said “it has been God all the way” in the development, progress and success story of the state.

Mrs. Bassey made this known on Sunday during the New Month Covenant Service and Breaking of State Fast, themed “… For I Believe God,” at the Banquet Hall Ground, Government House, Uyo.

Speaking on the 32nd Anniversary of the state, the LEWA President commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for his godly initiatives, humble disposition, dedication and commitment to the unity, development and progress of the state.

She lauded Governor Emmanuel for his administration’s giant strides in the areas of infrastructural development, regular payment of workers’ salaries, peace and security, healthcare delivery, education, among others.

Mrs. Bassey, on behalf of her family and members of LEWA, thanked “God for His blessings upon Akwa Ibom State and prayed God to reward Governor Udom Emmanuel, and his dear wife, Martha, abundantly with wisdom, sound health and protection.”