Tinubu to Visit Akwa Ibom, Rivers for Project Commissioning, APC Rallies

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Friday, November 6, begin a two-state visit to Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, where he is expected to commission major infrastructure projects and attend political rallies ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will first visit Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to inaugurate projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.

Among the projects scheduled for commissioning are the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village, all located at Victor Attah International Airport.

Tinubu is also expected to commission the Airport-Okopedi Road, which connects communities in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas, as well as Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

Other projects listed for inauguration include the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre, and the ARISE Palm Resort.

Akwa Ibom Declares Friday Work-Free Day

Ahead of the presidential visit, Governor Umo Eno has declared Friday a work-free day across Akwa Ibom State to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to participate in welcoming the President.

The governor’s decision is aimed at allowing residents to turn out for the presidential visit and scheduled activities.

Tinubu is also expected to attend a political rally during his stay in Uyo.

Tinubu to Attend APC Rally in Rivers

After completing his engagements in Akwa Ibom, the President will proceed to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, November 7, to participate in an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally.

According to Onanuga, the Rivers rally will be Tinubu’s third since he officially flagged off his re-election campaign in Kaduna last month.

The two-state visit will also provide opportunities for the President to meet with political stakeholders, APC members and supporters.

The visits come as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the ruling party continuing its mobilisation efforts across different parts of the country.

Source: State House statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.