RismadarVoice Reporters
November 14, 2026
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has unveiled his ARISE Agenda 2.0 manifesto for 2027–2031, identifying the proposed Uyo City Centre as a flagship infrastructure project in his second-term development plans.
Eno presented the blueprint during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress State Campaign Council at ARISE Palm Resort, Uyo, on Friday.
The proposed City Centre, located around the intersection of Wellington Bassey Way, Oron Road, Aka Road and Ikot Ekpene Road, will feature an elevated flyover, a two-level roundabout, a compressed natural gas bus terminal and designated transport facilities.
Other planned components include Ibom Plaza, a City Tower and Ibom Mall, designed to support commercial activities, recreation and tourism.
According to the governor, ARISE 2.0 will consolidate existing programmes while expanding investments in agriculture, infrastructure, security, education, healthcare and economic development.
Presenting his administration’s scorecard, Eno reported 1,515 kilometres of road projects valued at ₦934.33 billion, including inherited projects funded by his government.
The administration also reported 43 bridges and 6,386 installed solar-powered streetlights.
Under the new agenda, the governor pledged to construct 310 kilometres of rural roads and increase the number of beneficiaries of the ARISE Compassionate Homes Programme from approximately 500 to 1,000.
Agricultural priorities include mechanised farming, oil-palm development, agro-processing and expansion of the Ibom Model Farm initiative.
On education, the government reported establishing 35 model primary schools and providing student bursaries and examination support.
The manifesto also proposes expanded vocational training, entrepreneurship programmes and digital skills development.
In healthcare, Eno highlighted the administration’s reported recruitment of 2,854 healthcare workers and expansion of health insurance coverage to 248,000 beneficiaries.
The proposed Ibom Medical City, including a planned 350-bed international hospital, also features in the development agenda.
Security priorities include wider deployment of surveillance technology and improved coordination among security agencies.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who attended the event, commended Eno’s administration and expressed support for his re-election ambition.
The campaign council, headed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Assam Assam, will coordinate the governor’s 2027 campaign activities.
While the administration presented its achievements as evidence of progress, the reported project figures remain government claims requiring independent assessment.
The implementation of ARISE 2.0 will depend on future budgetary approvals, financing and project execution.
