Tinubu departs Abuja for Akwa Ibom

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, November 6, for a one-day working visit. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the President's trip follows his return from performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia. During the visit, Tinubu is expected to commission several projects executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration, including the Arise Palm Resort.

The visit also includes attendance at a political rally. Daily Post Nigeria notes that the President is scheduled to travel to Rivers State on Saturday, November 7, to attend an APC presidential campaign rally.

Premium Times reports that while the Akwa Ibom government has scheduled the inauguration of eight projects involving billions of naira in budgetary allocations, it has not publicly disclosed procurement records or contract sums for these projects.

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