Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has declared Friday, November 6, 2026, a work-free day to allow residents, especially civil servants, to take part in the reception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his visit to the state.
Eno made the announcement after inspecting projects scheduled for commissioning by the President. He described the visit as timely and significant for Akwa Ibom’s development.
The projects expected to be commissioned include 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 said the President’s visit would give the state an opportunity to showcase infrastructure projects delivered by his administration.
He also disclosed that a rally would be held during the visit in support of Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.Eno praised the President for making resources available to state governments, noting that the support had helped drive development projects in Akwa Ibom.
He urged residents to turn out in large numbers to welcome the President and uphold the state’s tradition 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 said.