Governor Umo Eno has appointed six Delivery Advisors to oversee key projects across Akwa Ibom State, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to effective governance and project implementation.
The newly appointed advisors, selected based on their expertise and deep institutional knowledge, will provide oversight on critical projects in health, education, transportation, tourism, and other sectors. Their role is expected to complement the work of commissioners, ensuring that projects are executed seamlessly from conception to completion.
Among those appointed is Dr. Itanwan James, who will serve as the Delivery Advisor for the Senior Citizens Centre, a project aimed at enhancing the welfare of the elderly. In the health sector, Prof. Augustine Umoh has been tasked with overseeing the development of the General Hospital in Ibiono Ibom and the ambitious Ibom Medical City project.
Hon. Orman Esin will be responsible for transportation initiatives, including the construction of passenger ferry boats, the development of a maritime transport hub in Oron, and the deployment of CNG-powered inter-city buses. Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet will oversee the education sector, with a focus on constructing modern public secondary schools and strengthening school monitoring programs.
In the tourism sector, Sir Charles Udoh has been appointed to drive key initiatives such as the development of the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, the Christmas Unplugged festival, and the implementation of the state’s tourism master plan. Dr. Ini Adiakpan has been designated as the State Coordinator for the Nigeria for Women Project, aimed at empowering women and promoting gender-inclusive policies.
Governor Umo Eno has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and efficiency, emphasizing that the appointments are part of a broader strategy to ensure the successful execution of projects that will have a lasting impact on the state.
