Akwa Ibom
Umo Eno Unveils 2026 Roadmap Focus On Peace, TSA Reforms, Infrastructure Growth
Umo Eno Unveils 2026 Roadmap Focus On Peace, TSA Reforms, Infrastructure Growth
Umo Eno unveils 2026 roadmap focus on peace, TSA reforms, infrastructure growth. Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has assured residents of sustained peace, inclusive development, and accelerated economic growth in 2026, as he outlined key policy directions and projects in his New Year address delivered on January 1, 2026.
The Governor thanked God for peace and progress recorded in the last two and a half years of his administration, describing them as a foundation he intends to consolidate and expand in the new year. He expressed deep appreciation to Akwa Ibom people for their prayers and support, and commended the State House of Assembly for the timely approval of the 2026 People’s Budget of Consolidation and Expansion.
Governor Eno also extended new year greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, pledging continued support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He acknowledged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and past leaders of the state for their service, while thanking youths and stakeholders for their recent show of support.
Emphasising peace as the bedrock of development, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining security across the state, while commending security agencies for their collaborative efforts.
On the economy, Governor Eno announced the launch of a Tree Crop Revolution aimed at boosting food security, empowering farmers across all local government areas, and creating generational wealth. He said rural development would remain a priority, with intensified project execution and strict accountability.
A major fiscal reform highlighted in the address was the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) for all government revenues, effective January 1, 2026. The governor warned that ministries, departments, and agencies must comply, noting that the era of spending outside the TSA had ended.
In infrastructure, Governor Eno disclosed that over 1,000 kilometres of roads have been completed or are ongoing, with contractors back on site. He said new projects are drawn from community needs identified during town hall meetings across the state’s federal constituencies.
The Governor reported progress in education and healthcare, including the construction of model primary schools and healthcare centres, the commissioning of Ukanafun General Hospital, and the commencement of the 350-bed Ibom International Hospital alongside healthcare worker recruitment.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to compassion-driven governance, announcing plans to build more ARISE Compassionate Homes and further reduce the inherited N112 billion gratuity backlog, noting that over N76.6 billion has already been paid.
Umo Eno Unveils 2026 Roadmap Focus On Peace
In tourism and investment, Governor Eno said 2026 would witness the commissioning of the ARISE Palm Resort, progress on the Ibom International Convention Centre, completion of Ibom Hotels Uyo, rehabilitation of the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, and advancement of the ARISE Shopping City and State Broadcasting Corporation projects.
He also confirmed that the Victor Attah International Airport upgrade has been approved, with international operations expected to commence by April 2026, alongside the rollout of aviation-related facilities. The Ibom Deep Seaport project, he said, remains on course.
As political activities intensify ahead of 2027, Governor Eno called on leaders and citizens to reject violence and embrace issue-based politics, unity, and the common good.
The Governor concluded by praying for unity, peace, and progress in the new year, urging Akwa Ibom people to continue to “ARISE to the Renewed Hope” defining both the state and the nation.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting, Warn Against Tampering With State’s Oil Wells
Akwa Ibom indigenes protest RMAFC meeting, warn against tampering with State’s Oil Wells. Akwa Ibom indigenes resident in Abuja on Tuesday stormed the venue of a meeting of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), where the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) on Disputed/New Oil Wells was sitting, to protest what they described as attempts to reopen a matter already settled by the Supreme Court.
The protesters cautioned that no individual or agency should tamper with Akwa Ibom State’s 76 oil wells, stressing that the ownership of the wells was conclusively determined in favour of the state by the Supreme Court in 2012.
They insisted that any move to revisit the issue through administrative or technical processes would amount to a disregard for the authority of the apex court and could undermine peace in the Niger Delta region.
Akwa Ibom State was formally represented at the IATC meeting by a high-powered delegation comprising leading legal practitioners, government officials and technocrats. Members of the delegation included Paul Usoro, SAN; Assam Assam, SAN; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN; Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN; Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN; and a former Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting
Also on the state’s delegation were the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, Former Attorney General and Commissioner Justice, Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim; the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah; Honourable Member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Dr Patrick Umoh, among others.
The delegation is expected to present Akwa Ibom State’s position before the committee, reiterating that the Supreme Court judgment remains final and binding, and urging all relevant federal agencies to respect and uphold the ruling.
PVC, APC E-Registration: Umo Eno Charges Constituents To Embrace Exercises
PVC, APC e-registration: Umo Eno charges constituents to embrace exercises. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged indigenes and residents of Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, as well as others across the state, to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and APC membership e-registration exercise, as, according to him, it is crucial for validating party membership and ensuring their voices are heard.
Addressing a crowd of APC members and supporters at his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor said that boosting both registrations is also critical to attracting more dividends, programmes, and welfare to the area.
“More party membership in a particular Ward implies more allocation of the party’s welfare to the place. And, I enjoin you to step up the membership numbers in order to be significant and relevant in the party’s scheme of things,” he noted.
The Governor directed the people to ensure that they register appropriately with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to have their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC, and become eligible to participate in future electoral exercises.
“No matter how populated you are in your party, if you don’t have your PVC, such a party population will be meaningless because your vote would not be counted as expected.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno
“So, I urge you to take these things very seriously and act accordingly for you and our people to be qualified to participate adequately in the upcoming elections,” he stressed.
Having gone round during the day to inspect the ongoing 120-metre Ofriyo–Eket Bridge and the 2.5 kilometre dual carriageway connecting Eket and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas, and the ongoing General Hospital project in Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor enjoined the people to fully support the projects and other developmental initiatives of the administration for the overall benefit of the local government are
Police Arrests Suspected Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Akwa Ibom
Police arrests suspected car snatcher, recover stolen cehicle in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a stolen vehicle in a swift operation in Uyo.
According to a statement released by the Command and signed by DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer.
The incident occurred on 20th January 2026 around 11:30 pm, when operatives on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium responded to a distress call from a man, a Bolt driver, who reported that his Toyota Corolla had been stolen at gunpoint.
Police quickly traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Sunday Okon, a resident of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area.
The suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla (registration DKA 337 CB) reportedly confessed to the crime during preliminary interrogation.
The Police Command said that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their weapons.
Police Arrests
Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commended the prompt response and professionalism of the officers, reassuring residents of the Command’s commitment to combating violent crimes and protecting lives and property across the state.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information to assist police operations.
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