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Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and contractors handling transportation projects across the state to accelerate work and ensure their completion and commissioning before the end of 2026.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the state House of Assembly to deliver on the ARISE Agenda, describing executive-legislative cooperation as critical to effective governance and sustainable development.
Eno gave the directives at separate events in the state at the weekend, stressing the need for timely project delivery, effective coordination and peaceful coexistence to advance the state’s development.
At a progress briefing on transportation infrastructure and equipment projects, the governor said the projects were designed to improve connectivity, enhance transportation services and provide residents with efficient and affordable mobility.
He warned against unnecessary delays and urged the responsible agencies and contractors to intensify efforts to meet the year-end delivery deadline.
Particular attention was given to the Oron Maritime Infrastructure and Ferry Project, which the governor described as important to economic growth, tourism development, maritime operations and security along the state’s waterways.
The project, which is said to be 85 percent completed, comprises a terminal building, passenger and cargo jetties, a Joint Task Force (JTF) jetty, floating bar, warehouses, dry storage facilities, fish processing and drying sections, solar-powered cold rooms for fishmongers and a recreational area.
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