Uyo – Akwa Ibom State government has commissioned 32 key projects across various sectors in the past year, empowering thousands under the ARISE Agenda.

Governor Umo Eno highlighted achievements in healthcare, education, roads, tourism, and grassroots empowerment. Projects include:

 

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

· Primary Health Centre, Nduo Eduo, Eket

· General Hospital, Ukanafun

· Model Primary Health Centre, Ikot Ekwere, Nsit Ubium

· Model Primary Health Centre, Eyulor, Urue Offong Oruko

· Akwa Ibom State Medical Oxygen Production Plant, Ituk Mbang

· Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS)

· State Emergency Operations Centre, Uyo

· Model Health Centre, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo

· Model Health Centre, Abiakana, Ika

· Model Health Centre, Udung Uko

· Ibom International Hospital

· Upgraded Ikot Ekpene General Hospital

· Public Health Emergency Operations Centre

 

EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

· St. Patrick Model Primary School, Nto Ide, Obot Akara

· Model Primary School, Ikot Isong, Etinan

· Model Primary School, Afaha Itam, Itu

· Model Primary School, Okopedi Okobo, Okobo

· Holy Child Convent Model Primary School, Abak

· Model Primary School, Uko-Oyulkim, Oron

· St. Ignatius Primary School, Ukana Iba, Essien Udim

· Ibom Sports Academy, Eket

 

ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE

· 1.4 km Internal Roads, State Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia

· 15.13 km Ikot Esu – Otomo – Azumini Road, Ika

· 1.5 km Internal Roads, Ikot Udom, Ika

· 10.4 km Idoro – Ukpom Abak Road, Uyo/Abak LGAs

· 14.2 km Ikot Ubo – Odot Road, Nsit Ubium/Nsit Atai LGAs

· 23.25 km Ikot Elaide – Ikot Okoro – Ikot Ibritam Road, Oruk Anam

· Over 1,000 km of roads completed or ongoing across the state

 

TOURISM & PUBLIC AMENITIES

· Remodelled Ibom Plaza, Uyo

· ARISE Palm Resort

· Upgraded Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort

· Victor Attah International Airport – elevated to full international status

 

GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT

In addition to these 32 projects, we directly supported thousands through:

· N5 Million Farmers’ Grants (43 beneficiaries)

· N250,000 Traders’ Grants (464 beneficiaries)

· N750,000 IBOM-LED Grants (121 beneficiaries)

· N1 Million Farmers’ Grants (60 beneficiaries)

· N500,000 Farmers’ Grants (696 beneficiaries)

· Equipment Support to 976 entrepreneurs

· DASAC Training for 274 youths

· N1 Million Traders’ Grants (201 beneficiaries)

· N450,000 Traders’ Grants (696 beneficiaries)

· N50,000 Youth Grants (29,618 beneficiaries)

 

“These projects show our commitment to inclusive growth and progress,” Eno said, thanking Akwa Ibom people for their trust.

The ARISE Agenda focuses on sustainable development and human capacity building.