Eno approves N2.5bn for palm seedlings procurement in Akwa Ibom  

Governor Umo Eno has  approved the release of N2.5bn for the procurement of over 620,000 palm seedlings for distribution to registered farmers across the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State.

Governor Eno, who noted that this initiative was part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and economic growth, added that a formal launch of the programme would be held at a later date.

The governor made this known during a meeting in Uyo, the State capital.

He disclosed that 86 priority projects apart from roads, hospitals, and schools were ongoing, while emphasising  the need for stronger collaboration among ministries, departments, and agencies to drive greater output and ensure efficient service delivery.

The governor also addressed the state’s electricity situation, outlining ongoing reforms and clear roadmaps for Akwa Ibom State to take ownership of its power market.

According to him, the current power situation was as a result of low power generation across the country, and assured that government was engaging relevant power stakeholders towards improved supply in the State.

Following a presentation by the Eorks Commissioner, another batch of 10 roads spanning 58.5 kilometres out of the over 1300 Kilometres of road projects across the State were said to have  been completed and would be ready for commissioning in May

A total of 55 projects were reviewed during the meeting, “with clear timelines and commissioning dates established.”

The projects reviewed included; the Governor’s Office Annex, AKWA-GIS House, Ibom International Convention Centre, Ibom International Hotel, Itam Industrial Park, International Market, Ikot Ekpene among others.

Others included the rehabilitation of Akwa Ibom Agriculture Development Project  (AKADEP) Head Office, Youth Friendly Centres, Arise Palm Resort, One Project Per LGA (Phase 2), Judiciary Village, Chairman’s Lodge, 350 Bed International Hospital, Tree Crop Revolution, Security and Command Center, AKBC House, Court of Appeal Complex, key airport infrastructure projects, Ibom farms, Arise Shopping City, Agric Equipment Leasing Company, and Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort.