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.

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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.

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“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.

Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Visits Multi-Faceted CSS Farms, To Strengthen Agricultural Collaboration

Akwa Ibom governor Eno visits multi-faceted CSS farms, to strengthen agricultural collaboration. In a move to deepen agricultural development collaboration and strengthen food security initiatives, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday, February 27, paid a working visit to CSS Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State.

The Governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Offiong Offor; Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga; Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emem Bob, Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah ; Managing Director of AKICORP, Pastor ImohAbasi Jacob; and other senior officials from the Agricultural Investment Department.

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The delegation undertook an extensive inspection of key production facilities and engaged in strategic discussions with the management of CSS Farms.

The session focused on knowledge exchange, best practices, mechanised farming systems, livestock integration, and scalable agribusiness models aimed at enhancing Akwa Ibom State’s agricultural value chain.