Gov Eno Declares Friday Work-Free Ahead of Tinubu’s Akwa Ibom Visit

Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has declared Friday, November 6, 2026, a work-free day to permit residents, particularly civil servants, to participate within the reception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu throughout his go to to the state.

Eno made the announcement after inspecting tasks scheduled for commissioning by the President. He described the go to as well timed and vital for Akwa Ibom’s growth.

The tasks anticipated to be commissioned embody the International Terminal Building at Victor Attah International Airport, the Aviation Village, Airport Hospital, ARISE Palm Resort, the 14.5-kilometre Nsit Atai–Okobo Road, Ring Road 3 Extension, and the Security and Command Centre.

Speaking with Government House Correspondents after the inspection, the governor stated the President’s go to would give the state a chance to showcase infrastructure tasks delivered by his administration.

He additionally disclosed {that a} rally could be held throughout the go to in help of Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.Eno praised the President for making sources obtainable to state governments, noting that the help had helped drive growth tasks in Akwa Ibom.

He urged residents to end up in giant numbers to welcome the President and uphold the state’s custom of hospitality.“On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, and the distinguished Senate President, our leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, we urge all Akwa Ibomites to come out en masse to give the President an overwhelming reception,” Eno stated.

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