Okon Bassey in UyoAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, yesterday signed 14 Executive Bills into law and described the exercise as major step towards strengthening governance, institutionalising reforms and expanding the gains of the ARISE Agenda. On the establishment of the Betting and Lottery Regulatory Agency, Governor Eno clarified the legislation was intended to regulate operators, protect residents from fraudulent activities and ensure compliance with the law. He said the bills are people-oriented and would positively impact governance, healthcare, economic development and public service delivery across the state. He reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the executive through timely consideration of bills that promote the development of Akwa Ibom State. “These are all people-oriented bills that will affect the lives, the growth and the development of Akwa Ibom State.