GOVERNOR UMO ENO MAKES EMOTIONAL HOMECOMING TO CHURCH THAT SHAPED HIS DESTINY
Governor Umo Eno stood before the congregation of the All Nations Christian Ministry International in Lagos—not as a political leader but as a man returning to the place where his life took its most decisive turns. It was a moment soaked in memory and emotion. Three decades had passed since he last worshipped in that sanctuary, which he described as his “Bethel”—a biblical reference to the place where Jacob encountered God.
Before a crowd that included clergymen, family, and old friends, Eno recounted how he was led to Akwa Ibom through divine instruction received while attending this very church. That move set him on the path from business success to public service and ultimately to the governorship.
The service, which doubled as a thanksgiving, was more than symbolic. It was a spiritual marker in a political journey that Eno believes was foreseen by prophecy and shaped by providence. “It is not a coincidence that I am here today. I have come to say thank you to God and to you who have prayed for me,” he told the church.
His return was also marked by a generous N20 million donation toward the church’s building project, underscoring his deep gratitude and commitment to giving back to the spiritual roots that nurtured him. The occasion was less about politics and more about purpose—a rare blend in Nigeria’s power corridors.
