Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring commercial activities in Oron to redeem its ancient natural identity as one of the State’s major marine economic hubs.
Governor Eno gave the assurance on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, while fielding questions from Government House correspondents after carrying out an inspection of the ongoing construction of the Oron Marine Terminal, Shore Protection, Jetty, Warehouse and Recreational Facility Project site in Oron.
Governor Eno reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the development of the marine terminal with modern facilities to enhance the area’s economic potential and restore full commercial activity, thereby boosting the state’s economy.
“Where we are now is the terminal building where passengers will come, buy their tickets, and board the boat to Calabar.
“Beyond that, in marine transportation, I want commercial activities to be back here so that our fishermen can practice their trade. We have a cold room facility, a dry storage facility, and a fish drying facility so that the business can thrive. We have to make this place very conducive and lucrative,” he stated.
Assessing the progress of the project, Governor Eno commended the project contractor, MK Construction Ltd., for the speedy realisation of the vision, stating that his decision to pay a visit to the site was to inspect the progress of the project, listen to the contractor, and match the architectural design with the physical reality on the ground to determine next steps.
He thanked the people of Oron for their cooperation and support for the contractor, describing the project as a treasurable gift to the people, and charged them to protect and take ownership of the project.
“Thank you so much for cooperating with the contractor. This project is for our people here. It is our gift to the Oron people. You know that you are the ones to protect this facility because it is your own,” he said.
