Martha Udom
Monday, November 9, 2026
EKET — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has warned individuals allegedly attempting to frustrate the Ibom Deep Seaport project, vowing that his administration would resist any effort to prevent its actualisation.
Eno gave the warning on Sunday during a special thanksgiving service at All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket, held to appreciate God for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Friday, November 6.
During the visit, Tinubu inaugurated the new international terminal at Victor Attah International Airport and announced Federal Government approval for the Ibom Deep Seaport project.
Describing the visit as a defining moment for Akwa Ibom, Eno expressed gratitude to God, drawing from 1 Chronicles 17:16: “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me this far?”
The governor said the progress recorded by the state was made possible by God’s grace.
Speaking at the service, the General Secretary and Trustee of the Assemblies of God, Nigeria, Rev. Godwin Amaowoh, preached on the topic, “We Are Well Able,” using Numbers 13:30–33 to encourage believers to remain bold, confident and positive in pursuing their goals.
Drawing from the biblical account of Caleb and the Israelites, Amaowoh urged Akwa Ibom residents not to see themselves as grasshoppers before challenges but to remain confident in their ability to achieve their aspirations.
The service also featured special sessions of praise, worship and thanksgiving in recognition of God’s faithfulness to the state.
Addressing concerns surrounding the seaport project, Eno alleged that some individuals had been writing letters to prospective international investors in an attempt to discourage them from investing in the project for what he described as parochial interests.
He vowed that his administration would use the full weight of its authority to resist any attempt to frustrate the project.
“This time, I tell you, that project will start, and no one or situation will disrupt its progress and realisation,” Eno said.
The governor urged stakeholders, coastal communities, traditional leaders and youths to support the actualisation of the seaport, noting that the project would expand the state’s access to international trade, attract investment, promote industrial growth and create employment opportunities.
He added that the seaport would position Akwa Ibom as a major maritime hub in the Gulf of Guinea.
Eno also expressed appreciation to residents for what he described as their massive turnout during Tinubu’s visit to the state.
However, no funding amount or construction timeline for the Ibom Deep Seaport was announced.
