PGOV. ENO APPROVES RELEASE OF ₦1.3 BILLION FOR STUDENTS’ BURSARY PAYMENT “Increases Students’ Bursary to ₦50,000 Per Beneficiary” https://t.co/rmu5j8WnlA
Tomorrow, we will officially unveil the Ibom International Hospital and Medical City Project, a major step in our commitment to providing world-class healthcare for our people.
The 350-bed facility is designed to serve as a centre for specialized healthcare, medical research, innovation, training, and wellness services, while creating opportunities within the health sector.
I invite Akwa Ibom people to join us as we take another bold step towards building a healthier and more prosperous future for our State.
Ibom Medical City, Uyo–Ikot Ekpene Highway, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12 Noon
Today, I received the Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Uyo, Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN), and members of the University’s management team following the appointment of Prof. Chris Ekong as the 9th substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution.
I congratulated Prof. Ekong on his well-deserved appointment. I urged him to focus on strengthening the University’s academic excellence, provide purposeful leadership, and remain magnanimous in victory as he begins this important assignment.
As an alumnus of the University of Uyo, I remain committed to supporting the institution and partnering with its leadership to advance education and create greater opportunities for our young people.
I wish Prof. Ekong a successful tenure and pray that the University continues to grow from strength to strength.
Ibom Deep Sea Port Project Gains Momentum as Gov. Eno Leads High-Level Technical Session with Project Partners in Paris
Akwa Ibom State Governor, @_PastorUmoEno, has reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government and its partners to the realization of the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project following a high-level technical engagement and working session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France, Friday, 5 June 2026
The session reviewed the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons and examined the critical pathways for investment, project implementation, and long-term sustainability.
During the engagement, Governor Eno emphasized the need to accelerate project delivery and requested clear timelines, defined milestones, and actionable next steps to move the project from planning to execution.
The Akwa Ibom State Government and prospective partners reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the Deep Sea Port initiative, a landmark Blue Economy project with the potential to position the State as a leading maritime, trade, and logistics hub in the Gulf of Guinea.
In a release by the State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah said the Governor was accompanied by the Chairman of the Technical Committee on the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project and former Director-General of NIMASA, Mrs. Mfon Usoro, Esq.; the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpeyong;, Managing Director, Hensek Integrated, Engr Uwem Okoko, FNSE, and other members of the state delegation
The Ibom Deep Sea Port Project is moving forward.
@_PastorUmoEno was in Paris today for a high-level technical session with project partners and investors to review the feasibility report and agree on the next steps.
Making #AkwaIbom a major maritime and logistics hub in Africa.
GOV ENO LAUNCHES TREE CROPS REVOLUTION WITH 620, 000 OIL PALM SEEDLINGS … Reaffirms commitment to resuscitating abandoned projects https://t.co/QWfmbdX1gO
@_PastorUmoEno today commissioned key projects in Oron:
-Modern Primary Health Centre -Youth Tech Hub for AI/digital skills (to be replicated in all 31 LGAs)
-4.2km Effiong Essang & Ukpong Streets with 800m drains