Oluremi Tinubu Sets To Unveils Akwa Ibom Elderly Citizens Centre

Oluremi Tinubu sets to unveils Akwa Ibom elderly citizens centre. The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Saturday, March 7, 2026, inaugurate the Geriatric Centre in Akwa Ibom State, otherwise known as the ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre.

The facility, also referred to as the ARISE Senior Citizens Centre, is a purpose-built project initiated by Governor Umo Eno to provide comprehensive healthcare, recreation and social support services for elderly residents in the state.

Eno disclosed this during the March edition of the Government House Monthly Covenant Service on Sunday.

According to a statement from the Government House Press Unit, the commissioning of the centre, located along the Uyo–Ikot Ekpene Road on the Arise Medical Corridor, will be one of the highlights of the First Lady’s maiden official visit to the state.

The visit will also feature the grand finale of the ongoing women’s sensitisation and mobilisation tour.

Speaking on the project, Eno said the facility, which includes a health centre and relaxation spots, is specifically designed for senior citizens aged 65 years and above.

“The First Lady of our Nation, Senator Remi Bola Tinubu, will be here on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to inaugurate the Geriatric Centre, otherwise known as ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre.

He also disclosed that the state would take delivery of two new Airbus aircraft within the year and that several projects were ongoing at the Victor Attah International Airport ahead of the commencement of international flights scheduled for April.

Oluremi Tinubu

The governor further announced that the state had commenced the operation of a Treasury Single Account and directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply fully, warning that his administration would not tolerate any default.

He urged residents to continue praying for the success of his administration, as well as for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and President Bola Tinubu.

Earlier in his sermon titled “El-Shaddai,” drawn from 2 Corinthians 9:8, the Pastor-in-Charge of Region 14 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Umar Idris Enoch, urged believers to trust in God in times of uncertainty, assuring them that divine purpose would ultimately prevail.

Akwa Ibom Geriatric Centre Ready For Commissioning By First Lady Remi Tinubu, Says Governor Eno

Akwa Ibom geriatric centre ready for commissioning by first lady Remi Tinubu, says Governor Eno. .. says two new Airbus underway for Ibom Air.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the State Geriatric Centre, otherwise called the ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre, will be commissioned by the nation’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday March 7, 2026.

Speaking at the March edition of Government House monthly covenant service, the Governor said the commissioning of the centre located on the Arise Medical Corridor along Uyo – Ikot Ekpene Road, will be one of the major events of the First Lady’s first official visit to the State. The other will be the grand finale of the ongoing women sensitization and mobilisation tour.

Governor Eno noted that the facility, with a health centre, relaxation spots, will serve senior citizens, specifically those above 65 years.

He appreciated women of the state for their commitment to the sensitization/economic empowerment programme for women across the State, and extended the warm felicitations from the First Lady of Nigeria to them.

The Governor appreciated everyone who has created time to be part of the covenant service, saying that the State was embarking on quite a number of projects which requires fervent prayers for God’s guidance and divine speed.

Governor Eno also said the State was building a brand new jetty in Oron, as part of efforts to restore the city’s lost commercial glory.

He said the State was embarking on strategic projects across the three Senatorial District, disclosing that some preliminary works had commenced at the Ikot Ekpene International Market, and the main construction work will commence soon.

Governor Eno also announced that the State will take delivery of two new Airbus within the year, adding that different projects were ongoing at the Victor Attah International Airport ahead of the commencement of international flight in April.

He also said the State was running a Treasury Single Account (TSA), urging all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply as his administration would not tolerate any default.

While enumerating the numerous achievements of his administration, he said the greatest asset was the peace enjoyed across the State, and charged everyone to resist any individual or group attempt to truncate the peace.

Umo Eno

The Governor who expressed delight that the era of oath taking has passed with the new electoral law, which does not give room for any special delegate, announced the scheduling of the State Congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress, for Tuesday March 3, 2026, and called on everyone to take part in the exercise.

He reminded the congregation to continue to pray for the success of the administration, as well as for the Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and President Bola Tinubu.

Earlier in his message on the theme, “El-Shaddai,” drawn from 2 Corinthians 9:8, the Pastor-in-Charge of Region 14 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Umar Idris Enoch, charged believers to trust in the Lord even in time of uncertainties, assuring that when a cause is rooted in God, there is nothing to fear.

He emphasized that divine purpose ultimately prevails, and that faith in El-Shaddai guarantees that the expectations of the righteous shall not be cut short.

Governor Umo Eno Urges Akwa Ibom Univarsity To Create Entrepreneurial Studies Department

Governor Umo Eno urges Akwa Ibom Univarsity to create entrepreneurial studies department. Mr Umo Eno said a viable department of business and entrepreneurial studies would prepare students for a self-reliant life after school.

Governor Umo Eno has urged the authorities of Akwa Ibom State University to create a department of business and entrepreneurial studies.

Mr Eno made the call at the sixth, seventh and eighth combined convocation ceremony of the university in Mkpat Enin on Saturday.

Represented by his deputy, Akon Eyakenyi, the governor said a viable department of business and entrepreneurial studies would prepare students for a self-reliant life after school.

“We need to prepare our youths for the future by equipping them with the requisite skills to become business owners.

“I urge the university to take this message seriously, let it be a part of the academic expansion programmes. We must be cognizant of today’s reality,” he said.

He said that to succeed in today’s globalised world, one must develop business modules, learn how to market services, and understand the protocols of engagement.

The governor commended the vice-chancellor, Otoabasi Akpan, for the innovative programmes and policies being implemented in the university.

Akwa Ibom Univarsity

“The establishment of seven new faculties, and the approval of 69 new academic programmes by the Nigeria University Commission is worth commending,” he said.

Mr Eno congratulated the 3,836 graduands of the university for the passion and dedication shown during their respective programmes.

Earlier, Mr Akpan said the university had witnessed remarkable expansion from an initial eight faculties to 14, and from 43 undergraduate programmes to 66.