JONATHAN VISITS AKWA IBOM, PROMISES SUPPORT FOR HANGER PROJECT

President Jonathan performing the ground-breaking-ceremony at the new stadium

President Goodluck Jonathan was in Akwa Ibom yesterday, 27th October, 2012 to lay the foundation of the new Akwa Ibom ultra-modern stadium designed in line with global standard for such infrastructure, and commissioning of the new Governor’s office. During his one day visit to the State, he promised that the federal government will partner with Akwa Ibom State government in the construction of Maintenance,Repair and Overhaul, MRO facilities at Akwa Ibom International Airport and also promised that funds spent by the state to dualise the Uyo to Aba and Itu to Calabar expressway projects will be refunded.

According to the President, the facility has the potential of turning Nigeria into an aviation hub of the sub-region if completed. President Jonathan commended Governor Akpabio’s effort to transform the state. Governor Akpabio said the construction of a new stadium, is motivated by the desire of the state to make its citizens partake in the multi-billion dollars global sports industry.

Akwa Ibom ado oke! More pics from the event after the cut...

President Jonathan Commissioning the new stadium

The President, Governor Akpabio and wife, Unoma