AKWA IBOM AT 32: OMPAN TO TOUR PROJECT SITES

As part of its activities to celebrate Akwa Ibom at 32, Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) has outlined itinerary for a media tour of project sites initiated by the Udom Emmanuel-led administration.

According to a statement by the PRO of the Association, Mr Ismaila YK, the tour is scheduled to start by September 18, 2019, with a visit to media houses in the state and later with NEC meeting. The statement also hinted that there will be a general meeting the following day, September 19.

“There will be an interactive session with Governor Udom Emmanuel on September 20, 2019. It will be followed with a press conference on September 21, 2019,” the statement said.

“Projects to visit include Syringe Factory, Ibom Air, Metering Company, 2x60KVA power substation, Plywood Factory, Coconut Refinery, Fertilizer blending plant, Rice Mill, Akwa Prime Hatchery, and 21 storey business complex.”
Others include “Not Edino(Obot Akara) – Ekwerazu(Abia state), Eket-Ibeno dual road, Etinan – Ndon Eyo road, Uyo- Ikot Ekpene Road, Ini – Arochukwu road,” among others.