As part of his preparations to make the 2025 yuletide most memorable in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno, has given December 2025 as timeline for inauguration of the world-class Ibom Arise Resort project.
Governor Eno, who made this known during a tour of the facility with some investors, noted that the multi-faceted recreational facility will be managed by a private recreation firm of international standard.
The Governor explained, “This project will be commissioned before or about December this year. And, even if we finish within the timeline, we have to first test run it.”
“We have to be sure we are ready to take in guests; we have to put in the management contract because it is going to be managed by a private organization of international standard that must have won the bid,” he said.
According to Governor Eno, all the necessary operational mechanisms must first be put in place before the facility kick-starts its full operations in December to make a most eventful and exciting Christmas celebration for Akwa Ibomites.
“All that must be in place, and about December it’s ready for Christmas, for our kids, families, and for our people to have quality relaxation and enjoy the resort.
On the whole, I can confidently say that judging from the quality and level of work so far accomplished, Akwa Ibom is ready for the world,” he added.
In a remark, the Chief Executive Officer and President of Digital Learning Network of Chicago, USA, Mr. Thomas Larmena, expressed excitement over the breathtaking aerial view and standard of facilities put up at the resort.
Mr. Larmena commended Governor Eno for the impressive work done at the erstwhile 70 hectares once dreaded gully erosion site having being transformed to a spectacular, world-class tourism and recreation delight, and assured the Governor of his organization’s readiness to partner with the State Government to promote more development strides of the administration.
The Ibom Arise Resort, a luxury destination, boasts of high class, pleasurable facilities like a hybrid lake, swimming pool, floating bars, a sports arena, a football field, apartments, a banquet hall, and a mini-shop complex.
IKECHUKWU AGBAMEGBUE, UYO
