Akwa Ibom
Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway: Umo Eno Lauds Tinubu, Says It Is Catalyst For Economic Boom
Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway: Umo Eno Lauds Tinubu, Says It Is Catalyst For Economic Boom
Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway: Umo Eno lauds Tinubu, says it is catalyst for economic boom… drumps up more support for President Tinubu
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has praised the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led – Federal Government over the 750km Lagos – Calabar coastal highway project passing through eight States in the Country.
The Governor conveyed the appreciation at a ceremony to flag-off the Construction of the 65km:3-Lane Dual Carriageway, a component of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Costal Highway, which passes through Akwa Ibom State, at Ikot Asua Village, Nsit Atai LGA.
He said Akwa Ibom people who are beneficiaries of the road construction do not take the gesture for granted as the road would have passed through any other State within the coastal region.
Governor Eno listed the benefits of the project to include unleashing and expanding of the economic horizon and opening up of hitherto unreachable part of the nation for easy movement of goods and services to the urban centre.
“Let me first and foremost thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for embarking on this bold and audacious project that is bound to unleash and expand our economic horizon and open up hitherto unreachable parts of our nation for easy movement of goods and services.”
Governor Eno noted that the mission of President Tinubu on the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway is tied to the importance of road infrastructure which he enumerated to include; serving as a key catalyst for growth and prosperity of the nation as it creates the ease of movement of goods and services.
He said the road when completed would also encourage small and medium scale enterprises, provide employment opportunities, stimulate interstate commerce and create bond among the people as boundaries are easily wiped off when roads passes through communities.
The Governor hinted that sections 3A and 3B of the project which cut across Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, spells huge and enormous benefits for the two states, and thanked the President for his inclusive leadership and prioritization of even development across the nation.
“The economic benefits it will bring to our State are enormous and we thank the President for his inclusive leadership and the prioritization of even development across our nation without resorting to political considerations.”
The Governor who also represented President Tinubu at the flag -off, called on the youths to cooperate with the contractors handling the project, urging them to sustain the peace the State is known for.
He also assured that the State will work with the Minister to ensure that compensations are paid to the beneficiaries as soon as the Federal government releases the funds.
The State Chief Executive appreciated the Minister for his intervention in the deplorable Calabar -Itu highway and pledged to work with the contracting firm, Hitech to ensure the execution of the road project.
Gov Eno pledged the support of the State for President explaining that the stance would enable the President complete the projects he has initiated across the nation.
Umo Eno
“Let me end by assuring our President, our people loving president, who will complete eight years, because we are going to stand by him, and this is the truth. He cannot start this work and abandon it, somebody else might not finish it. The hand that has started this work shall complete it. Our prayer is good health for Mr President to finish the work that he has started and commission it,” he added.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, scored Governor Umo Eno high on the development of infrastructure across the State, describing Governor Umo Eno as a true leader, passionate about quality and people-oriented projects.
He particularly expressed his admiration for the ambiance of the State, saying that the flag-off of the Lagos – Calabar coastal highway project will enhance the economy and accessibility of the State.
On his part, the Member representing the Uyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mark Esset, expressed the gratitude of the people to President Tinubu for the coastal road project traversing the State and assured the Works Minister of the support and cooperation of the House of Representatives to see to a seamless construction and timely completion of the road project for the good of the people.
The Executive Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Hon. Anthony Nyong; Deputy Political leader, Lawrence Udosen; and Paramount Ruler of Okobo, HRM Okokon Ita in their goodwill messages, appreciated the President for his magnanimity, saying that the road will usher in the needed transformation of the areas and pledged the people’s support towards its timely completion.
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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