By Ayomide Otitoju
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Bassey Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to project delivery, declaring that governance will not be distracted by the gradual build-up to the political season.
The governor made the statement on Saturday while flagging off the construction of the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Terminal located at Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities in Uyo Local Government Area.
“Let politicians play politics; we will remain focused on delivering the promises we made to the people of Akwa Ibom. We will not be distracted,” Eno said, describing governance as a call to service and an assignment his administration is determined to complete.
Governor Eno disclosed that political appointments to boards and similar positions would be restricted to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while urging residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and formally align with the party.
He announced that the first batch of 50 CNG buses has been ordered and fully paid for, with delivery expected by April 2026.
Highlighting other transport-related achievements, the governor referenced the completion and ongoing development of key infrastructure projects, including the Marine Terminal in Oron, the international wing of Victor Attah International Airport, and the operations of Ibom Air.
“As we steadily position Akwa Ibom as a tourism and investment destination, we are ensuring that critical infrastructure is delivered and made operational within the shortest possible time,” Eno said.
Welcoming the governor and his entourage, the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Dr. Uwemedimo Udoh, thanked the state government for siting the project in the area, describing it as a transformative intervention that would lower transportation costs, promote clean energy, and create economic opportunities for host communities.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Anthony Luke, provided an overview of the project, revealing that the terminal will occupy about 62,000 square metres and feature a range of modern facilities, including an ultra-modern transport terminal, CNG filling station, maintenance workshop, training school, police post, loading bays, restaurant, VIP lounge, shopping area, administrative block, and an automated car wash.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the initiative as timely and strategic, noting that it aligns with the Federal Government’s Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative aimed at providing affordable and sustainable transportation while reducing reliance on petrol.
Managing Director of Alpha Diaz Projects Limited, the project contractor, Mr. Alexander Eleftheriads, said the terminal is designed as an ultra-modern mobility hub and will include a technical training school expected to train about 600 students annually. He assured that the project would be completed within six months.
Project Delivery Adviser on Transport, Hon. Orman Esin, described the CNG Mass Transit Terminal as a flagship project of the Eno administration, saying it would significantly enhance intra-state transportation and improve mobility across Akwa Ibom State.
