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As part of its move to revive the Ibom Paint factory, the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergencyHe also appointed his entrepreneurial development special senior assistant, Ime Uwah, as the sole administrator of the companyGovernor Eno made update this known on Wednesday during the commissioning of the renovated manufacturing facilityLegit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
On Wednesday, June 4, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state declared a State of Emergency regarding the revamped Ibom Paint, located in Etinan Local Government Area, formerly known as Peacock Paints.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno declares a state of emergency on June 4, 2025, in relation to the revamped Ibom Paint in the Etinan LGE. Photo credit: Pastor Umo Eno
Source: FacebookEno also appointed his senior special assistant on entrepreneurial development, Ime Uwah, as the sole administrator of the company while commissioning the revamped manufacturing facility on Wednesday (June 4, 2025).
As reported by Vanguard, he commended Uwah for his commitment to the restructuring and overhauling process, and also praised the Managing Director of Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob, for his passionate efforts in translating the government’s vision of revamping the company.
Governor Umo Eno appoints a sole administrator to oversee the revamped Ibom Paint factory.
Photo credit: Pastor Umo Eno
Source: FacebookRecalling the decision, the governor said:
“A few months ago, during one of our project review meetings, the issue of resuscitating Ibom Paint came up. I asked Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob if it was possible to really revive this place. He responded, ‘Yes, we can.’ What this place needed was dynamic management, free from distractions, and that is what it now has.“I have declared a State of Emergency on Ibom Paint, and the Sole Administrator is Honourable Ime Uwah. He is the one running this factory and has produced results in the last three months. This place will engage our young people, and it is important we keep it alive.”Governor Eno directed all those handling state government projects to patronise Ibom Paint, assuring that his administration will continue partnering with AKICORP to ensure all state-owned enterprises function optimally.
Tinubu declares state of emergency in RiversMeanwhile, Eno made this move several months after President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
He made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on March 18, also suspending Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy for six months amid a political crisis rocking the state.
Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.
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He stated that while he did not know his next political platform, he promised to remain a governor connected to the people, regardless of his future political party. He also emphasised that his statement did not mean he was going anywhere.
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