Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disclosed plans to develop the Ibom Hotels and Apartments Project in Abuja as part of efforts to generate revenue for the state and create employment opportunities, alongside the proposed development of an Ibom Housing Estate in the Federal Capital Territory to provide affordable accommodation for Akwa Ibom indigenes.
The governor made this known during a visit to the Akwa Ibom Community in Abuja, where he attended the community’s general meeting on Sunday, February 8, 2026, and engaged members on the development priorities of his administration under the ARISE Agenda. He assured indigenes resident in Abuja of more developmental projects, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth, strategic asset repositioning, and improved welfare for citizens both at home and in the diaspora.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Eno said the Ibom Hotels and Apartments Project would replace the moribund old liaison office, transforming the asset into a viable hospitality and commercial hub capable of generating revenue for the state and creating jobs for residents. He also announced plans for the development of an Ibom Housing Estate in Abuja, aimed at providing decent and affordable housing for Akwa Ibom people living in the nation’s capital.
Beyond road infrastructure, the governor highlighted several projects being executed across multiple sectors, stressing that development under the ARISE Agenda goes beyond road construction. According to him, the administration has completed and ongoing projects covering a total of 1,210 kilometres of roads across the state, while also implementing 84 priority projects strategically spread across tourism, transportation, aviation, maritime development, healthcare, education, rural development, housing, water supply, and economic empowerment.
“Our development drive is holistic. Beyond roads, we have deliberately focused on projects that directly touch lives and strengthen communities across Akwa Ibom State,” Governor Eno said.
Earlier, the President of the Akwa Ibom Community in Abuja, Nkpisong Barrister Gabriel Fan, commended the governor for the developmental strides recorded under the ARISE Agenda. He pledged the full support of the community for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fan also decorated the governor as the Grand Patron of the community in recognition of his leadership style and commitment to the welfare of Akwa Ibom people.
In a further demonstration of his commitment to the community, Governor Eno donated an 18-seater bus to the Akwa Ibom Community in Abuja, a gesture that drew applause from members and invited guests. He commended the leadership of the community for promoting unity and maintaining strong ties with developments back home, noting that Akwa Ibom people resident in Abuja remain critical stakeholders in the state’s development efforts.
Members and leaders of the community praised the governor’s inclusive leadership approach, people-centred governance, and visible development strides. They assured him of their continued support, describing the visit as one that strengthened ties between Akwa Ibom State and its diaspora community in Abuja and reinforced the governor’s resolve to carry every citizen along in the state’s development process going forward.
