From Isaac Job, Uyo

Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has signed the 2025 supplementary budget size of N695b into law as passed by the state House of Assembly.

The governor therefore charged contractors handling projects as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on timely deliveries.

Eno, while appending his signature on the budget during the state project delivery meeting at Government House, Uyo, appreciated the Speaker of the state Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, for the speedy passage of the Supplementary Appropriation Bill.

“Let me assure the people of Akwa Ibom State that all hands are on deck and we will continue to carry out our duties with probity and dedication for the benefit of all.

“With the passage and signing of the supplementary budget today, we are further fired up to ensure the full implementation of government programmes and projects as contained in the budget.”

Eno also released the sum of ₦60 billion to contractors whose Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) were ready and charged heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), along with Delivery Advisors, to ensure strict adherence to project timelines and standards.

The October edition of the Project Delivery Meeting featured 12 key presentations on ongoing projects across various sectors, namely: Tree Crop Revolution, State Electricity Market, Tourism Destination Marketing, Arise Senior Citizens Centre, Arise Resort and Ibom Tourism Summit.

Others include Renovation of Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, Christmas Unplugged, Oron Maritime and Jetty Project, CNG City Bus Project, AKBC House, Ikot Ekpene International Market, Renovation of the House of Assembly Complex and Speaker’s Lodge, Court of Appeal Complex, 10-Airport Projects, Itam Industrial Park, Equipment Leasing Company, Ibom Model Farm, RAMP Project, Ibom International Hospital, General Hospitals in Ukanafun and Ibiono Ibom LGAs, Mother and Child Hospital, and the Aviation Village.

In his remarks, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, lauded Eno for his inclusive leadership style and innovative governance.

“We have never witnessed this kind of delivery review in our state. It gives us a clear understanding of what is happening across sectors. For me, this is a strong oversight function.”