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Trump prayer breakfast: A’Ibom gov congratulates Nathaniel Bassey

Nathaniel Bassey

Nathaniel Bassey

By John Ogunsemore

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated an indigene of the state and renowned gospel artiste, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, on his invitation to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of the 47th President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump.

This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh.

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Eno celebrated Bassey for “exemplifying the Akwa Ibom spirit of excellence, creativity, industry, and universal love.”

He said, “Your invitation to join other globally celebrated ministers during the forthcoming inauguration of the President-Elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is a testament to your global reach and the admirable and impactful work you have done in expanding the Lord’s Kingdom through gospel ministration.

“We have been deeply honoured by the love you have always shown to the state of your birth and the support and prayers you have equally shown to our administration. You are truly an epitome of the Akwa Ibom spirit of excellence, creativity, industry, and universal love, and we are sure you will continue to project these ennobling ideals at larger platforms such as the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025. We are deeply proud of you, and congratulations to you, our dear son!”