Nigeria, July 11 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has praised his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, as a "far-sighted leader".

Mr Eno stated this in a message on Friday, 11 July, to celebrate Mr Emmanuel's 59th birthday anniversary.

Mr Eno signed the message posted on the Akwa Ibom State Government's Facebook page.

"Your life has been one of deep impact, of selfless services, of grace, and of purpose.

"Today, as always, I celebrate you for the legacy of impact you bequeathed us; the choices and decisions you made and the faith and love the people of Akwa Ibom State responded to those decisions," the governor said in the birthday message.

He said Akwa Ibom remains peaceful today, the fundamentals of growth are on track, the state is r...