Governor Declares Emergency in Akwa Ibom, Assigns Sole Administrator

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has announced a State of Emergency for the newly upgraded Ibom Paint factory (previously Peacock Paints), situated in Etinan Local Government Area.
On June 4, Wednesday, while commissioning the upgraded facility, the governor announced it.

He appointed Ime Uwah, who was his Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurial Development, as the Sole Administrator of the company as part of the overhaul strategy.

During the event, Governor Eno emphasized the necessity of concentrated leadership to rejuvenate the lifeless state-owned enterprise.

“A couple of months back, in one of our meetings to review the project, we discussed the topic of reviving Ibom Paint. I inquired of Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob whether it was truly possible to breathe life into this place. His answer was: ‘Yes, we can.’ Eno stated, “What this place needed was a dynamic management free from distractions, and that is what it now has.”

He added: “I have announced a State of Emergency on Ibom Paint, with Honourable Ime Uwah serving as the Sole Administrator. He manages this factory and has delivered results over the past three months. Youth will be engaged by this place, so it is vital we ensure its continuation.

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To enhance local enterprise and job creation, Eno instructed all contractors managing state government projects to start using Ibom Paint products.

He praised Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob, Managing Director of Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), for his crucial contributions to the factory’s revival and commended his “passionate efforts in translating the government’s vision.”

He assured, “We will keep collaborating with AKICORP to guarantee that all state-owned enterprises operate at their best.”