Gov. Eno reports 1,300 km of roads built and over N83 bn in gratuity backlog paid.

By Uko Etim

UYO — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced that his administration has fulfilled the core promises of the Arise Agenda over the past three years. He cited the construction of 1,300 km of roads and the payment of more than N83 billion toward the gratuity backlog as key achievements.

Speaking at his third‑anniversary address on Friday at Government House in Uyo, the governor, who is also the APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election, declared: “Today, I make bold to state unequivocally, that we have ticked all the boxes and are rearing to do even more when, by the Grace of God, you return me for another four‑year tour of duty next year.”

Eno said his government has commissioned or is actively working on 1,300 km of economically viable roads, including 40 bridges, across all 31 local government areas. He added that every LGA now has a completed or ongoing project.

In the agricultural sector, the governor highlighted the launch of the Oil Palm Tree Crop Revolution, aimed at restoring the state’s position as a leading producer. He also announced the establishment of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company to provide farmers with subsidised access to machinery.

He disclosed that 2 billion naira in grants, farm implements and seedlings have been distributed, while Ibom Model Farms and LGA farms continue to operate.

Regarding workers’ welfare, the governor stated that his administration has cleared a backlog of N111 billion in gratuities and pensions dating back to 2012, and has paid over N83 billion of that amount, with a commitment to settle the remainder before the end of his first term.

He also announced the payment of bursaries to tertiary students, grants to state‑owned institutions, the recruitment of 1,000 teachers with an additional 1,000 approved, and the upgrade of Akwa Ibom College of Education, Afaha Nsit, to a University of Education.

In healthcare, Eno reported that Primary Health Centres in all 31 LGAs have been commissioned or are under construction, 2,854 medical personnel have been recruited, and over 200,000 people have enrolled in the state medical insurance scheme. He noted that work has also begun on the 350‑bed Ibom International Hospital.

The governor attributed these accomplishments to reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and collaboration with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

He unveiled “Arise 2.0” as the blueprint for his 2027‑2031 administration, promising 85 additional audacious projects based on input from federal constituency tours.

Eno urged Akwa Ibom residents to embrace a politics of ideas ahead of the 2027 elections, saying, “Politics will come and go but the spirit and bond of our brotherhood will remain unbroken. I came as a peacemaker and I will leave office in 2031 as a peacemaker.”

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