President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to inaugurate major infrastructure projects executed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration and participate in an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally.
The President arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, where they were received by Governor Eno, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, government officials, APC leaders and other dignitaries.
The visit is part of President Tinubu’s planned political engagements across selected states of the federation, where he is expected to participate in APC rallies as the party intensifies mobilisation and strengthens its political base ahead of the 2027 general elections.
During his visit to Akwa Ibom, the President is scheduled to inaugurate several infrastructure projects, including the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village, all located at the Victor Attah International Airport.
Other projects slated for inauguration include the Airport-Okopedi Road, connecting 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.
The President is also expected to inaugurate the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort.
Following the project inaugurations, President Tinubu will attend an APC political rally at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where he is expected to address party leaders, stakeholders and supporters.
The Akwa Ibom engagement will be followed by a visit to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday for another APC rally.
The planned engagements in selected states form part of the ruling party’s broader strategy to consolidate its political structure, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and rally support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The visits also provide an opportunity for the President to engage with state political leaders and stakeholders while highlighting ongoing infrastructure development and the administration’s policy priorities.
