Eno rewards teen with N10m for unique display of talent

In line with his detribalised and compassionate disposition of the Government and people of Akwa-Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno of has honoured a young Nigerian teenager from Edo State, Precious Bodunde, for pronouncing the five longest words in the English language with ease.

The governor, upon his invitation, honoured Precious with an Excellence Encouragement Grant of N10 million at the Governor’s Office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital.

He noted that he came across the short video of her performance and was thrilled on hearing Precious pronounce those long and jaw-breaking words effortlessly, adding that it was encouraging to see a young Nigerian girl that is so focused, just as it was quite necessary to encourage such talent.

Governor Eno, who is renowned for celebrating and encouraging excellence even beyond the shores of the State, said that the Government under his leadership would continue to support and encourage her best and brightest in every field of endeavour.

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He said the Government had taken note of an Akwa Ibom son who emerged as best in the West African School Certificate Examinations, Akwa Ibom indigenes that went to Singapore, as well as an Akwa Ibom son who played for the under 17 football team, got injured, and could not further his career, saying a night had been set aside to celebrate them and all known Akwa Ibom children who have excelled in their academic endeavours.

“This is special to me. It is simply to encourage her, and to let her know that there is reward for hard work”, the governor said.

Commending the parents of Precious, who accompanied their daughter on the visit, for their investment in their daughter’s developing talent, Gov. Eno encouraged them, as well as parents across the country to be committed to their children’s upbringing, adding that such investment is always rewarding.

Presenting the cheque to the beneficiary, Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Helen Eno Obareki, said she was particularly elated that the beneficiary was a girl child, adding that the grant was the beginning of many good things to come her way.