Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector, aimed at setting machinery in motion to ensure stable power supply in the state.
Mr Eno made the declaration in his remarks during the state Executive Council Ministerial briefing/End of Year Review in Uyo on Wednesday.
He said that a power summit would be held in 2025 and the master plan would be drafted to lay the foundation for sustained industrial development in the state.
The governor said that power remained critical in the drive to actualise each of the components of the ARISE agenda of his administration.
He said that power was critical to the success of major projects, especially the aviation ecosystem, seaport and medical corridor his administration was embarking on.
The governor added that the state would… CONTINUE READING.