Press Release
Akwa Ibom Government, Tuesday, reviewed 55 projects, setting clear timelines for execution and dates for inauguration of the development projects.
The projects included the Governor’s Office Annex, AKWA-GIS House, Ibom International Convention Centre, Ibom International Hotel, Itam Industrial Park, International Market, Ikot Ekpene; rehabilitation of AKADEP Head Office, Youth Friendly Centres, Arise Palm Resort, One Project Per LGA (Phase 2), Judiciary Village, Chairman’s Lodge, 350 Bed International Hospital, Tree Crop Revolution, as well as Security and Command Centre.
Others are AKBC House, Court of Appeal Complex, key airport infrastructure projects, Ibom farms, Arise Shopping City, Agric Equipment Leasing Company, and Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Oron Maritime Infrastructure, Ibom City Bus Service, Multiple General Hospitals, AKICORP House, Agricultural initiatives, security infrastructure, and major housing developments across the state.
At the March Projects Delivery Meeting presided over by Governor Umo Eno held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to timely project delivery and sustainable development.
Eno thanked stakeholders for their continued support, highlighting 86 priority projects of the administration outside of roads, hospitals, and schools.
He emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among ministries, departments, and agencies to drive greater output and ensure efficient service delivery, and directed the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee to drive the completion and commissioning of Youth Friendly Centres.
On the state’s electricity situation, Governor Eno outlined ongoing reforms and clear roadmaps for Akwa Ibom State to take ownership of its power market.
He noted that the current power situation is as a result of low power generation across the country, and assured that government is engaging relevant power stakeholders towards improved supply in the State.
Following a presentation by the Agriculture and Food Security Committee, the Governor approved the sum of ₦2.5 billion for the procurement of over 620,000 palm seedlings for distribution to registered farmers across the 31 Local Government Areas of the State.
The Governor noted that this initiative is part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and economic growth, adding that a formal launch of the programme will be held at a later date.
On a presentation by the commissioner for works, another batch of 10 roads spanning 58.5 kilometres out of the over 1300 Kilometres of road projects across the State have been completed and are ready for commissioning in May 2026.
The meeting was attended by top government functionaries, including the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Aniefiok Johnson; Commissioners; Delivery Advisors; and other key stakeholders.
Stakeholders at the meeting, including representatives of women and youth groups, as well as key leaders such as former Deputy Governor, Obong Nsima Ekere, commended the administration for its high level of financial discipline and prudent management of resources, urged the Governor to sustain the momentum.
The State Party Chairman, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, praised the Governor, describing his strides as unprecedented and reflective of purposeful leadership.
In his closing remarks, Governor Eno commended stakeholders for their attendance and valuable contributions, and reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to continue to do its best in delivering on the ARISE Agenda for the benefit of all Akwa Ibom people.
