Akwa Ibom Today

Ibom Science Park: Attah Pushes Private Sector Takeover, Targets ₦190bn Annual Revenue, 100,000 Jobs

adminAugust 12, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Nearly two decades after initiating the Ibom Science Park project, former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah, has moved to revive the abandoned initiative through a proposed integration with the Silicon Valley Science Park, with projected annual revenue of over ₦190 billion and more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. The...

MMI Applauds Eno’s ₦31bn empowerment package, Wants Merit-based Selection for Maximum Impact

adminAugust 4, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) has commended Governor Umo Eno for approving the ₦31 billion Economic Empowerment Programme but cautioned that the initiative would only achieve its full economic and social potential if beneficiaries are selected strictly on merit, fairness and transparency. The foremost Ibibio socio-cultural organisation said ensuring that the right people...