Presidency details itinerary of Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom, Rivers

By Ayorinde Oluokun

The presidency has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja tomorrow, Friday, November 6, for a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers.

Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson for President Tinubu revealed this in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, President Tinubu will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital where he will commission landmark projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.

Among the projects President Tinubu has been scheduled to commission in Uyo are the new International Terminal Building, the International Airport Hospital, and the Ibom Aviation Village, all located at the Victor Attah International Airport.

Tinubu will also commission the Airport-Okopedi Road in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

Other projects include the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Akwa Ibom Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort.

The President will also and attend a political rally in Uyo.

Governor Eno has already declared Friday a work-free day in the state to give the President a rousing reception.

On Saturday, President Tinubu will depart Uyo for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to take part in the All Progressives Congress rally.

“The visits will also give President Tinubu opportunities to engage with political stakeholders, party members, and supporters while emphasising unity, political stability, and a shared commitment to national progress,” Onanuga said.