Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector and highlighted plans to ensure better power supply in the state.

Speaking on the second day of the ongoing EXCO Ministerial briefing/end of year review taking place at the Banquet Hall, Government House Uyo, the governor noted that power remains very critical in the drive to actualise each of the components of the ARISE Agenda.

He said power was critical to the success of all major projects, especially the aviation ecosystem, seaport and medical corridor that his administration is embarking on.

The governor said the state will hold a power summit to enable a thorough review of the current state of affairs in the sector, and set modalities to ensure regular power supply, aside setting up a power infrastructure committee to oversee the sector.

He said his vision is to deliver 24-hour power supply and use that to ignite the state’s economy.

He commended the Commissioner for Power, Engr Camillus Umoh, for engendering a paradigm shift in the workings of the Ibom Power Company, and expressed hope that the state would strive to achieve its goals in the sector.

On tourism, the governor disclosed plans to hold a tourism summit from where a comprehensive tourism roadmap for the state would be developed for implementation.

Eno who is a fellow of the Nigerian Hotel & Catering Institute (NHCI), noted that there is a need for accreditation of hotels as well as orientation for hoteliers, their staff, tour guides and taxi service to prepare them for his lofty vision for the sector.

The governor commended officials of the state for their commitment to delivering the ARISE Agenda through their different ministries, agencies.

The Guardian