AKWA IBOM: GOV. ENO DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY ON POWER SECTOR
COMMITTED to achieving stable power supply, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector.
Eno, who made the declaration during the state Executive Council Ministerial briefing/End of Year Review in Uyo on Wednesday, said power summit would be held in 2025 and the master plan would be drafted to lay the foundation for sustained industrial development in the state.
The governor said that power remained critical in the drive to actualise each of the components of the ARISE agenda of his administration, especially in the area of aviation ecosystem, seaport and medical corridor.
The governor added that the
vision of his administration is to deliver a 24-hour power supply to ignite the state’s economy.
“Power is critical to the success of major projects in the ARISE Agenda. It drives the economy and attracts investors.
“We are going to overhaul the power sector to attract investors into the state and boost the economy,” he said.
In his presentation, the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Charles Udoh, said there is a need for accreditation of hotels in the state.
Mr Udoh added that the ministry had concluded plans for orientation of hoteliers, their staff, tour guides and taxi service to prepare them for his lofty vision for the sector.
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