Tinubu to Visit Akwa Ibom, Attend Third APC Rally in Rivers

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President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit Akwa Ibom and Rivers States over two days.
He is scheduled to arrive in Uyo on Friday, November 6, to commission projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.
Projects scheduled for commissioning include the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village.
Other projects include the Airport-Okopedi Road, Ring Road 3, AKWA-GIS Office Complex, Command and Control Centre and ARISE Palm Resort.
Governor Umo Eno has declared Friday a work-free day ahead of the President’s arrival.
Tinubu is expected to travel to Port Harcourt on Saturday, November 7, to attend an APC campaign rally.
The Rivers rally will be his third since the official flag-off of his re-election campaign in Kaduna.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the visit will also allow Tinubu to meet political stakeholders, party members and supporters.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to undertake a two-day visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, combining official engagements and project commissioning with a political rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President is scheduled to arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Friday, November 6, where he will commission several projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.

He is also expected to travel to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, November 7, to attend an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally.

The itinerary was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Tinubu To Commission Major Projects In Akwa Ibom

During his visit to Akwa Ibom, Tinubu is expected to commission several infrastructure and development projects executed by the administration of Governor Umo Eno.

The planned commissioning activities will cover aviation facilities, road infrastructure, government facilities and tourism-related developments across the state.

Among the major projects scheduled for commissioning are facilities located at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo.

These include:

The new International Terminal Building.
The International Airport Hospital.
The Ibom Aviation Village.

The President is also expected to commission two major road projects designed to connect communities and improve access across parts of the state.

They include the Airport-Okopedi Road, which connects communities in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas, and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

Other facilities scheduled for commissioning include the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort.

The projects form the central part of Tinubu’s official engagements in Akwa Ibom during the two-state visit.

Umo Eno Declares Friday Work-Free Day Ahead Of Tinubu’s Visit

Ahead of the President’s arrival, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has declared Friday, November 6, a work-free day.

The declaration is intended to enable residents to participate in welcoming Tinubu during his visit to the state.

The President’s arrival in Uyo is expected to be accompanied by the scheduled commissioning of the projects completed by the state government.

Tinubu To Attend Third APC Campaign Rally In Rivers

After concluding his engagements in Akwa Ibom, Tinubu is expected to travel to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, November 7, for an APC campaign rally.

The rally will mark his third campaign appearance since he officially flagged off his re-election campaign in Kaduna last month.

The Rivers engagement adds a political dimension to the President’s two-state itinerary, bringing together his official activities in Akwa Ibom and party engagements in the South-South region.

Onanuga Explains Purpose Of Tinubu’s Two-State Visit

According to Bayo Onanuga, the President’s engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States will also provide an opportunity for him to interact with political stakeholders, APC members and supporters.

The visit therefore combines the commissioning of state government projects with political meetings and party activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

With the Akwa Ibom engagements scheduled for Friday and the Rivers rally planned for Saturday, Tinubu’s visit will span two states over two days.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will President Bola Tinubu visit Akwa Ibom State?

Tinubu is expected to arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Friday, November 6.

2. Why is Tinubu visiting Akwa Ibom State?

The President is expected to commission several projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration and participate in other official engagements.

3. Which projects will Tinubu commission in Akwa Ibom?

The projects include the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital, Ibom Aviation Village, Airport-Okopedi Road, Ring Road 3, AKWA-GIS Office Complex, Command and Control Centre and ARISE Palm Resort.