By Shadrach Okon
Akwa Ibom State Government has set up a committee to review the status of Eket International Market.
The duty of reviewing the status of the market was given to Inter -ministerial Committee during the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council Meeting held yesterday in Akwa Ibom State EXCO chamber Government House Uyo.
This was made known through a Press Statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy Hon. Aniekan Umanah and made available to newsmen after the meeting.
Part of the release read:”The Executive Council reviewed the report brought before it on the status of the Eket International market and directed the Inter-ministerial Committee to thoroughly analyze the project, its status and all of the issues surrounding it and submit its report within one month to ensure that the project is brought alive in the interest of the people.”
The release also stated that the state government approved the implementation of a modern City Bus transportation system for Uyo metropolis.
” The Executive Council ratified and approved the implementation of a modern City Bus transportation system for Uyo metropolis. The project will provide safe, reliable and eco-friendly bus service that will enhance public transportation and accessibility, while driving socioeconomic development to improve the quality of life for citizens.”
The Press Statement also stated that: “Council also approved the refurbishment and renovation of the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, to restore its lost glory. This will involve a total overhaul of furniture, electrical, mechanical components of its appurtenances to give a completely new experience.”
