Gov. Umo Eno Applauds Amitec For Donating 10 Water Projects To Akwa Ibom Communities

Gov. Umo Eno applauds Amitec for donating 10 water projects to Akwa Ibom communities.…calls on other contractors, companies to emulate same

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commended Amitec Construction and Development limited for initiating a corporate Social responsibility project mainly targeted at rural development, youth empowerment and educational advancement.

The Governor made the commendations on Saturday, while inaugurating the 23km Ikot Ekaide- Ikot Okoro- Ikot Ibritam road handled by the construction giants.

“Let me thank the MD of Amitec for taking the lead in sponsoring 5 Trainees to the Dakkada skills acquisition center and donating 10 water projects to communities in Oruk Anam as well as 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the ministry of education.

“Earlier today, I was at DASAC for the convocation of pioneer Trainees of that institution where I called on contractors to support by sponsoring trainees for the next batch. I am very happy that our brother in Amitec has taken the lead.

“This of the kind of thing we want to see. So, I am calling on other contractors to also sponsor students to the skills training institute. When they finish, you give them starter-packs to start up something on their own” Gov Eno Stressed.

He however, directed the commissioner for education to ensure that 25,000 copies of those exercise books are distributed to schools in Oruk Anam while the other 25,000 can be shared to other schools across the state.

Speaking on the road project, Pastor Eno who was also full of praises to Amitec for quality delivery, expressed satisfaction that a project inherited from his predecessor at 50 percent has been completed.

He promised to complete all other economically- viable inherited projects across the state while directing that solar street lights be fixed on the whole stretch of the 23km road.

Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of Amitec, Chief Aiman Saimua who was grateful to Governor Eno for his developmental strides and passion for rural development, said the company’s donation was simply to complement the Government’s visible effort in making life better for the citizens. His speech reads in parts:

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“I feel honoured to have been chosen to handle this transformative project which represents a testimony that government in Akwa Ibom State is a continuum.

“The entire stretch of this road traverses 15 villages, out of which 10 of those villages belong to the 12.5km that was handled by Amitec.

“Therefore, to complement the developmental strides of the state government, we will donate 10 water projects for the 10 villages within our section, donate 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the education ministry and also sponsor initially, 5 persons to DASAC.

Samuel Ekah Hails Gov. Umo Eno On Akwa Ibom’s Readiness For Niger Delta Sports Festival

Samuel Ekah Hails Gov. Umo Eno on Akwa Ibom’s readiness for Niger Delta sports festival. Ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on NDDC and BRACED Commission, Apostle Samuel Ekah, has commended Governor Umo Eno for his support, which has positioned the state for a smooth hosting of the Festival.

Apostle Ekah gave the commendation on Saturday, after a tour of some facilities and venues for the Sports Festival.

Describing Pastor Eno as a sports-loving Leader, the Governor’s Aide expressed satisfaction at the state of the venues and facilities inspected.

He particularly thanked Governor Eno for seeing to the proper maintenance of the facilities which he described as unprecedented.

He said the Sports Festival will further place Akwa Ibom in the national scene, especially, given the excellent sporting facilities in the state.

“I’m so impressed with level of preparation ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in our state. We’ve inspected most of the venues for the different games and I’m happy with what I’ve seen.

The facilities are all in good state and I can tell you that Akwa Ibom is ready to host that Festival. That is possible, because His Excellency the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has put everything in place to prepare Akwa Ibom for a successful hosting of the event.

“The Governor himself is a leader who loves sports, so he’s doing so much to prepare the state for this very important event”, he said.

On the promise made by the Governor to reward Akwa Ibom medal winners during the Sports Festival, Apostle Ekah said; “that is a serious booster for Akwa Ibom contingents. You know the Governor is a promise keeper. The reward will be bumper, I’m sure. I’m appealing to our contingents to give their very best and ensure Akwa Ibom comes out as the winner. It won’t be bad if we host and win the game.”

Umo Eno on Sports

Apostle Ekah who appreciated the NDDC for the choice of Akwa Ibom as host for the Festival, congratulated the Managing Director of the Commission, Chief Sam Ogbuku, and the entire Governing Board, on the 25th Anniversary celebration of its establishment.

“We’re grateful to the NDDC for bringing the event to Uyo. Akwa Ibom as we know, is a very peaceful state and I know our visitors will enjoy their stay here. I’m sure they’ll find time to visit our various tourist sites, enjoy our rich delicacies and appreciate the beautiful work that our Governor is doing”, he said.

While expressing hope that the Sports Festival will help in the discovery of new talents, the SSA added that it will also foster unity amongst Niger Delta people and Nigerians at large.

Meanwhile, various sporting facilities were inspected at Ibom Hotels, Uyo Township Stadium, Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre, Ultra Fit and the Basketball, Handball, Multi Court at West Itam.

Umo Eno Expresses Satisfaction With Progress At Ibom Model Farm

Umo Eno expresses satisfaction with progress at Ibom Model Farm. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed satisfaction at the progress of work at the Ibom Model Farm.

This was his assessment on Friday 28, March 2025, during an unscheduled visit to the farm located in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.

In his interaction with Government House Correspondents shortly after his tour of the farm, he said “I am happy with the level of work they have done so far.

“To develop a farm of this magnitude is not a day’s work. You can see that the crops are coming up, the road network is done, and the drainages have been put in place.

He said the State government has set modalities in place to move into the next phase of the construction which will involve building of residential apartments for the farm managers and other categories of workers and urged the contractors to sustain the pace of the construction.

“I believe that now is the time to bring in contractors who will be building the facilities – the dormitory, resident farm manager apartments, and others. In fact, I am satisfied with the progress of work accomplished so far,” he stated.

On her part, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Offiong Offor, who conducted the Governor round the farm, assured that the project will be completed as scheduled.

She explained that they will take advantage of the rainy season to cultivate other crops and nurture the farm having had the farm properly irrigated during the dry season.

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“We have already irrigated the farm. So, we are going to use that irrigation to support the crops we are growing here. We are working assiduously to ensure that the farm produces as expected.

The Governor was accompanied during the inspection by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson, Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga, his Lands counterpart, Capt. Iniobong Ekong (Retd), Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniekan Umanah and some of his personal Aides.