Tinubu Departs Abuja For Akwa Ibom, To Commission Airport, Road Projects

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Akwa Ibom State on a state visit during which he is expected to inaugurate several landmark projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.

The presidential aircraft conveying the President took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday.

During the visit, Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the new International Terminal Building, the International Airport Hospital and the Ibom Aviation Village, all located at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, the state capital.

The President will also inaugurate the Airport-Okopedi Road, which traverses Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas, as well as Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

Other projects lined up for inauguration include the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort.

According to a statement by the Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will also attend a political rally during the visit.

The visit will provide an opportunity for the President to inspect and formally commission infrastructure projects undertaken by the Akwa Ibom State Government under Governor Eno’s administration.