By Solomon OKPO | The Evangelist News Desk
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved a proposed budget estimate of ₦1.2 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year, alongside a revised 2026 Supplementary Budget of ₦1.1 trillion, in furtherance of Governor Umo Eno’s commitment to accelerating development across the state.
The decisions were reached at an enlarged Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, under the chairmanship of Governor Umo Eno.
The proposed 2027 budget, presented by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, provides for projected recurrent revenue of ₦1.062 trillion, recurrent expenditure of ₦431.296 billion, and capital receipts and expenditure of ₦768.703 billion.
Following its consideration and approval, Council directed that the draft appropriation bill be transmitted to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and passage.
Council also approved a revised 2026 Supplementary Budget of ₦1.100 trillion, representing a downward adjustment from the original estimate of ₦1.584 trillion. The adjustment, according to the government, is intended to realign expenditure and priorities in response to shortfalls in projected revenue.
The supplementary appropriation will accommodate newly established government institutions and agencies, including the Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development, Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre and Akwa Ibom State University of Education.
Other priority interventions captured in the supplementary budget include equity financing for Ibom Air, solar-powered water projects across the state’s 369 wards, provision for Ibom International Market, Ikot Ekpene, gully erosion control and the procurement of equipment for the Command and Control Centre.
Council equally directed that the supplementary appropriation bill be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage.
In another major development, the Executive Council ratified several memos from the Government’s Project Facilitation Committee (FGPC), covering strategic infrastructure and development projects across the state.
Among the projects are additional works on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Complex, Uyo; implementation of the ARISE-GIFA solar-powered water projects across the 369 wards; and additional works for the completion of the Ibom International Convention Centre, Uyo.
Others include the procurement and distribution of 2026 Christmas packages to residents of the state’s 2,272 villages; construction of 1.814 kilometres of access roads to the terminal building at Victor Attah International Airport, alongside 800 metres of underground and side drainage infrastructure; and a 5.66-kilometre flood control project at Dakkada Luxury Estate, Airport Road, Uyo.
The Council also ratified the construction of the corporate headquarters of the Ibom Broadcasting Corporation along Dominic Utuk Avenue, Uyo; reclamation and channelisation works for erosion control at the Dakkada Skill Acquisition Centre, Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area; and renovation and expansion of the Ibibio Union Museum, including driveway expansion and additional facilities at Unity Park, Uyo.
Meanwhile, Council received reports on the review of state-owned investments aimed at optimising profitability, as well as preparations for the forthcoming Christmas Unplugged celebration.
Earlier, Governor Eno received the International Safety Leadership Award from Afrisafe International in recognition of his administration’s efforts towards institutionalising occupational safety standards in public workplaces.
While appreciating the recognition, the Governor charged heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to embrace safety consciousness in the discharge of their responsibilities. He also approved the hosting of a Safety Week in the state to promote awareness and strengthen workplace safety practices.
In her special remarks, the Deputy Governor congratulated Governor Eno on the successful hosting of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his entourage during the President’s official state visit to Akwa Ibom on November 6 and 7, 2026.
She also commended the people of the state for their overwhelming show of solidarity and support during the historic visit.
In his opening remarks, Governor Eno had expressed gratitude to God for the successful presidential visit and appreciated political leaders, stakeholders, women, youths and the entire people of Akwa Ibom for their warm reception and impressive demonstration of unity.
He reaffirmed his administration’s determination to sustain the implementation of the ARISE Agenda and deliver development across all sectors of the state.
