Anthony Udoh
…Oron Maritime Infrastructure and Ferry Project 85% Complete*
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and contractors handling transportation projects across the state to accelerate work and ensure the projects are completed and commissioned before the end of 2026.
Governor Eno gave the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a comprehensive briefing by the responsible MDAs and contractors on the progress of ongoing transport infrastructure and equipment projects.
The Governor emphasised that the projects were initiated to improve transportation services, enhance connectivity and provide citizens with efficient and cost-effective mobility. He stressed that delays in delivery were unacceptable, urging all parties involved to intensify efforts and meet the stipulated timelines.
Focusing on the Oron Maritime Infrastructure and Ferry Project, Governor Eno highlighted its economic, tourism and security benefits, noting that the facilities would stimulate commercial activities, strengthen maritime operations and improve transportation along the state’s waterways. He directed the relevant agencies and contractors to put all necessary measures in place to facilitate timely completion, smooth commissioning and effective take-off.
The Oron project, reported to be 85 per cent complete, comprises a terminal building, passenger jetty, cargo jetty, Joint Task Force (JTF) jetty, floating bar, warehouses, dry storage facilities, fish processing and drying sections, solar-powered cold rooms for fishmongers, and a recreational area. These facilities are expected to support passenger and cargo movement, fish preservation and processing, maritime security and tourism development.
Other projects reviewed during the briefing included the status of the twoferries ordered by government, the initiatives, CNG buses and associated terminal infrastructure. The Governor charged the responsible MDAs and contractors to sustain momentum and ensure that the projects deliver their intended benefits to the people.
He reiterated the need for effective coordination, close monitoring and timely resolution of implementation challenges to achieve the year-end delivery target.
Present at the briefing were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson; Commissioner for Transport, Dr Anthony Luke; members of the State Executive Council; and other government officials.
