INDUSTRIALISATION OF AKWA IBOM IS IRREVOCABLE - GOV. EMMANUEL


Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel says efforts of his 
administration are irrevocably geared towards the industrialisation of 
the state.

This is contained in a statement in Uyo by the Chief Press Secretary to 
the Governor, Ekerete Udoh.

The statement explained that the governor used his first 100 days in 
office to lay foundation for laudable projects and resuscitation of 
moribund industries.

The governor also assured that his five-point agenda of 
industrialisation will center on wealth creation, political inclusion, 
infrastructural consolidation, job creation and sustainable development.

The statement listed the projects embarked upon by the governor as 
laying of foundation stones for automobile industry at Itu Local 
Government Area and Shoprite Shopping Mall in Uyo.

Other projects include the laying of foundation for the building of Daar 
Communications Broadcast Complex and another for Greenwell Technologies 
Fertiliser Manufacturing Plant all in Abak Local Government Area.

The statement said the governor has also resuscitated the moribund 
Peacock Paint Limited at Etinan Local Government Area.

It said government has begun the construction of roads across the state, 
in areas threatened by flood, in addition to upgrading of facilities at 
the International Airport.

The statement said the governor also announced prompt payment of 
salaries and gratuities to retired local government staff, improvement 
in electricity supply and youths empowerment.

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