By Solomon OKPO | The Evangelist News Desk
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on stakeholders, political leaders and the people of the State to unite behind the actualisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport, declaring that nothing will be allowed to frustrate the project following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of Federal Government support for its development.
Governor Eno made the call on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during a special thanksgiving service at All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket, where he expressed profound gratitude to God for the successful hosting of President Tinubu, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and members of the presidential delegation, as well as the presidential approval for the proposed seaport.
The Governor urged the people to put aside personal and political differences, embrace collective responsibility and ensure that the project moves from approval to full implementation. He warned against any form of interference capable of undermining its progress, insisting that the deep seaport represents a strategic investment whose benefits will extend beyond the present generation.
“Let peace and unity reign in our State. Let us all be thankful to God for the Presidential approval for the development of the Sea Port, and work together in love to ensure the project is fully brought to reality for the overall benefit of our State, our region, and the nation,” he said.
“This time, I tell you, that project will start, and no one or situation will disrupt its progress and realization. This project will immensely benefit our children and children’s children, so we must support it to work,” Governor Eno declared.
He also commended Akwa Ibom people for their solidarity, hospitality and overwhelming support during the President’s visit, urging them to sustain the prevailing atmosphere of peace, unity and cooperation in the collective pursuit of a greater Akwa Ibom State.
In his sermon titled, “We Are Well Able,” drawn from Numbers 13:30-33, the General Secretary and Trustee of Assemblies of God, Nigeria, Rev. Godwin Amaowoh, charged Christians to cultivate courage, positive thinking and unwavering faith in God as essential ingredients for achieving success. He noted that the mind is the engine of accomplishment, explaining that success or failure often begins with an individual’s mindset.
Rev. Amaowoh commended Governor Eno for what he described as courageous leadership, particularly his efforts in reclaiming a 72-hectare gully erosion site and transforming it into a world-class tourism facility. He further advised people to think positively, resist intimidation and avoid unnecessary distractions, noting that excessive sharing of personal visions with too many people could hinder their execution.
The thanksgiving service featured special praise and worship sessions in appreciation of God’s faithfulness, love and blessings upon Akwa Ibom State.
