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Akwa Ibom Targets Solar-Powered Water Projects In 369 Wards, Approves N1.2trn 2027 Budget
Akwa Ibom Targets Solar-Powered Water Projects In 369 Wards, Approves N1.2trn 2027 Budget
Akwa Ibom Government plans to establish ARISE-GIFA solar-powered water projects across all 369 electoral wards in the state in 2027.
State Executive Council approves a draft N1.2 trillion 2027 budget estimate.
Council approves N1.1 trillion 2026 supplementary budget to accommodate new institutions and adjust spending to revenue realities.
Supplementary budget makes provisions for Ibom Air equity financing, Ibom International Market and erosion control projects.
Additional approvals cover airport access roads, flood control, Ibom Broadcasting Corporation headquarters and other infrastructure projects.
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November 13, () – The Akwa Ibom State Government has proposed the implementation of solar-powered water projects in all 369 electoral wards across the state in 2027 as part of efforts to expand access to potable water and strengthen rural infrastructure.
The initiative, under the ARISE-GIFA development programme, is expected to feature prominently in the state’s 2027 budget, following resolutions reached at an enlarged meeting of the State Executive Council presided over by Governor Umo Eno at the Government House, Uyo.
The council also approved a draft 2027 budget estimate of N1.2 trillion, with projected recurrent revenue of N1.062 trillion, recurrent expenditure of N431.297 billion and capital receipts and expenditure of N768.703 billion.
The approval, reports, followed consideration of a memorandum presented by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning on the proposed recurrent and capital estimates for the 2027 fiscal year.
In another major decision, the council approved a 2026 supplementary budget of N1.100 trillion, representing a downward revision from the original N1.584 trillion appropriation.
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The government said the adjustment was necessary to realign expenditure with available resources following shortfalls in projected revenue.
The supplementary appropriation is also intended to 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 provisions include equity financing for Ibom Air, the proposed Ibom International Market in Ikot Ekpene, gully erosion control interventions and equipment for the state’s Command and Control Centre.
The council directed that the supplementary appropriation bill be forwarded to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for consideration and passage into law.
The meeting also approved additional works for the completion of the Ibom International Convention Centre, Uyo, as well as the procurement and distribution of 2026 Christmas packages to residents in villages across the state.
In the aviation sector, approval was granted for the construction of 1.814 kilometres of access roads to the terminal building at Victor Attah International Airport, alongside an 800-metre underground drainage system and side drains.
The council further approved a 5.66-kilometre flood control project at Dakkada Luxury Estate along Airport Road, Uyo, to address flooding challenges in the area.
Other approved projects include the construction of the corporate headquarters of the Ibom Broadcasting Corporation along Dominic Utuk Avenue, Uyo, and the reclamation and channelisation of erosion-prone areas at the Dakkada Skill Acquisition Centre, Ikot Ada Idem, in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.
The renovation of the Ibibio Union Museum, alongside driveway expansion and the provision of additional facilities at Unity Park, Uyo, also received approval.
The decisions according to the Governor, reflect the state government’s proposed infrastructure and social development priorities for the 2027 fiscal year, subject to the relevant legislative processes and implementation arrangements.
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