Gov. Eno Assures of World-Class Tourism Facilities as NBA Prepares for SPIDEL 2025 Conference

Gov. Eno Assures of World-Class Tourism Facilities as NBA Prepares for SPIDEL 2025 Conference

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured that the State is developing world-class tourism and conference infrastructure to host major national and international events, including future NBA Annual Conferences in Uyo.

Governor Eno gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, during a breakfast meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL), led by its Chairman, Prof. Paul Ananaba, SAN, at Government House, Uyo.

DG Government Business, Chief Assam Assam, SAN

The SPIDEL delegation was in Uyo to brief the Governor on preparations for the upcoming SPIDEL 2025 Conference, scheduled to hold in the State capital from December 5 to 8, 2025.

Governor Eno disclosed that ongoing landmark projects such as the 5,000-capacity International Convention Centre, the ARISE Resort, and major upgrades at the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort are designed to position Akwa Ibom as a preferred destination for conferences, leisure, and investment.

He expressed appreciation to SPIDEL for choosing Uyo as the host city, assuring that his administration will fully support the successful hosting of the 2025 Conference.

“We are building facilities that meet global standards so that Akwa Ibom can continue to attract major events and visitors. We thank the NBA–SPIDEL for this choice, which aligns with our efforts under the ARISE Agenda to promote tourism, investment, and intellectual collaboration,” the Governor stated.

Earlier, Prof. Paul Ananaba, SAN, commended Governor Eno for his developmental strides and the sustainable growth recorded in Akwa Ibom over the years. He described the State as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing destinations and reaffirmed that the SPIDEL 2025 Conference will be hosted in Uyo from December 5 to 8, 2025.

In his remarks, Assam Assam, SAN, appreciated the Governor for receiving the SPIDEL leadership and for his assurances of support toward the success of the event. He noted that the conference will attract over 2,000 delegates from across Nigeria and beyond, presenting a major opportunity to showcase Akwa Ibom’s progress, hospitality, and serene environment.

The SPIDEL delegation was accompanied by members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC).

With the Governor were: Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Aniefiok Johnson; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Rt. Hon. Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga; Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah; and Managing Director/CEO of Hensek Integrated Services, Engr. Uwem Stephen Okoko.