The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has expressed delight at the progress of the ARISE Park project, describing it as an excellent interpretation of his dream to turn the previously dreaded ravine to a valuable asset for the State’s tourism industry.

Speaking during an unscheduled inspection of the project site on his return from the African Food Systems Conference, in Rwanda, Governor ENO expressed delight at the pace and quality of work at the site.

The Governor who commended the contractor for ensuring due diligence on the project expressed joy over the successful ravine reclamation, adding that the project would bring an end to loss of lives and homes of residents around the area.

Also, the Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Akwa Ibom State, Elder ANIEKAN AKPAN, who accompanied the Governor on the inspection, lauded the ingenuity and foresight of Governor UMO ENO, describing him as a pride of the party.

Conveying the assurances of the contracting company, the Managing Director of Bulletin Construction Company, Mr. FAYSAL HARB, commended the political will and commitment of Governor UMO ENO to the execution of the project, stating that they will work hard to deliver the project in accordance with the Governor’s expectation come December 2024.