ABUJA-GOVERNOR Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, weekend, attributed his emergence as governor and the successes of his administration to the grace of God. He said he would not have achieved the uncommon transformation in the state if God was not with him.

Akpabio made the declaration at a thanksgiving service at The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, First Abuja Parish, Wuse, Abuja, where he unveiled a custom-built electronic pipe organ which he donated to the church.

Akpabio said: “When I contested as the governor in 2006, I faced stiff opposition from other aspirants who had previously occupied very high offices in the country. I knew then that it was only God who could see me through. Throughout the campaign, wherever I went to, I said ‘let God’s will be done,’ and God’s will was done.

“I got to where I am only through the grace of God and that is why I am giving my all in the service of my state. Many of you who have visited the state lately would attest to the uncommon transformation which God has used me to bring to the state.”

The Minister in charge of the Parish, Rev. Solomon Umazi, said though he was neither a politician nor an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, he could attest to the great transformation since Chief Akpabio became governor.

He said he had flown into the Ibom International Airport several times and said the dualised road network in the state were among the best in the country.