World Bank Rewards A’lbom with $6.2m for Transparency, Good Governance

The Akwa Ibom State Government has earned a significant reward of over $6.2 million from the World Bank. This recognition, part of the State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) Programme, acknowledges the state's outstanding performance in transparency, budgetary management, and good governance during the 2024 assessment.

Governor Umo Eno announced the award during a state event, emphasizing that it underscores his administration's dedication to accountability, prudent resource management, and institutional reforms aligned with the ARISE Agenda. This achievement follows Akwa Ibom's recent recognition as a top-performing state in governance by the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index.

Beyond financial and governance accolades, the state is experiencing growth in other sectors. Ibom Air has resumed international flights to Accra, Ghana, with plans for more routes. Additionally, 50 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses have been procured to enhance public transportation, with the first batch of 20 already delivered. Governor Eno also reiterated the commitment to establishing Youth Development Centres across all 31 local government areas to boost skills acquisition and empowerment programs for young people.

Governor Eno encouraged residents and visitors to explore the state's expanding tourism offerings, describing the current period as Akwa Ibom's "harvest season." He urged the public, including media practitioners and social media users, to verify information before dissemination, cautioning against the spread of falsehoods.

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We are in our harvest season. You need to visit Arise Park and the ARISE Resort. Akwa Ibom is doing well, and we will continue to grow our tourism sector.