President Bola Tinubu visited Akwa Ibom State on Friday, describing the trip as a personal homecoming and a chance to commission a new airport named after a former colleague who had served the state.
During the one‑day working visit, Tinubu recalled his early career as a Mobil auditor in the state, saying, “I was here in Akwa Ibom as a Mobil auditor. We built and developed Eket and did what we had to do.” He added that his experience there made the visit particularly meaningful.
“I never dreamed I would become President to commission an airport named after a colleague who has served this state very well,” the president said, while praising the current administration’s achievements.
Akwa Ibom, a state in southern Nigeria, has seen significant infrastructure development in recent years, including the expansion of the oil‑producing town of Eket.
“I must give compliments and recognise the fulfillment of this administration,” Tinubu concluded, underscoring his appreciation for the progress made in the region.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
