For the first time in many years, Oro Nation can boldly say that governance has moved beyond promises to purposeful action. Under the leadership of Governor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State is experiencing a pragmatic style of governance rooted in business thinking, compassion for the people, and the deliberate development of previously neglected economic corridors.
The ongoing Oron Jetty and Terminal Building Project is more than an infrastructure initiative; it is a clear statement of the Governor’s commitment to Oro Nation and his deep understanding of how sustainable economies are built. Governor Umo Eno is not merely constructing a jetty—he is laying a solid economic foundation for coastal communities whose livelihoods depend on water transportation, fishing, trade, and tourism.
As a successful entrepreneur before assuming office, Governor Eno understands that development must create value, reduce waste, and multiply opportunities. This business mindset is evident in the Oron project, which integrates transportation, storage, logistics, tourism, and job creation into a coordinated economic hub. This is not politics as usual; it is strategic investment designed to yield long-term returns.
Beyond the coastal axis, Governor Umo Eno’s commitment to infrastructure development is equally evident in the Nsit Atai–Okobo Road construction project—a road that for many years gave residents and road users sleepless nights due to its deplorable condition. For decades, this vital link remained a symbol of neglect, hardship, and broken promises. Today, thanks to the decisive intervention of Governor Umo Eno, that painful chapter is closing. The reconstruction of the Nsit Atai–Okobo Road has brought relief, improved mobility, enhanced safety, and renewed economic activity for communities along the corridor. This singular project speaks volumes about a Governor who listens, understands, and acts. All thanks to Governor Umo Eno.
Beyond these flagship projects, Oro Nation continues to feel the impact of Governor Umo Eno’s people-centered governance through improvements in rural road access, support for small businesses, youth empowerment initiatives, and strengthened primary healthcare and educational facilities across the state. His administration’s emphasis on inclusive growth under the ARISE Agenda has ensured that even communities long considered peripheral are now part of the development conversation. These interventions, though sometimes less dramatic than large infrastructure, are touching lives daily and restoring faith in government.
Equally commendable is the Governor’s commitment to inclusive and harmonious governance. The peaceful and productive working relationship between Governor Umo Eno and our own sister and daughter, Her Excellency, Senator Dr. Akon Eyakenyi, Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, reflects maturity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the development of the state. This unity at the top has fostered stability, inspired confidence, and enhanced effective project delivery across Akwa Ibom State, with Oro Nation clearly benefiting from this atmosphere of cooperation and trust.
The Oron Jetty and Terminal Building Project will stimulate commerce, improve safety on the waterways, attract private investment, and open Oro Nation to regional and international trade. It will also create employment opportunities for youths, artisans, transport operators, hospitality workers, and service providers—ensuring that development impacts real lives, not just statistics.
Beyond economics, these projects restore confidence and pride in Oro Nation. For too long, our coastal and road infrastructure advantages were underutilized. Today, under the ARISE Agenda, Oro is reclaiming its rightful place as a strategic maritime and commercial gateway in Akwa Ibom State, supported by reliable road networks that connect people, markets, and opportunities.
Governor Umo Eno has demonstrated that leadership is about empathy, vision, and delivery. Oro Nation has never had it this good—not because of rhetoric, but because of results. A recent visit to the project sites left me both surprised and deeply encouraged by the scale and quality of development on ground. History will remember this moment as the turning point when purposeful leadership met opportunity, and Oro Nation began to rise again.
By Chief Edet Isong,
Okete Okete Oro. Ward 2 Urue Offong Oruko L.G.A.
