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Sanwo-Olu, Attah, Oba Comment Project LAGOS – As measures towards economic diversification, Akwa Ibom State Government has flagged off an 18-storey Ibom Towers, today, in Lagos with a promise that the project will be completed in 24 months. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo- Olu, to the admiration of former Akwa Ibom Governors, Udom Emmanuel and Obong Victor Attah, among eminent Nigerians. The project expected to drive substantial revenue and GDP growth for both states, providing much-needed economic diversification amid Nigeria’s current financial challenges.
Governor Umo Eno explained that the project was meant to generate income and create job opportunities for the State. “Anytime leaders invest in forward-looking projects like this, there are challenges,but a leader must look into the future.” “With Ibom Towers, both Akwa Ibom and Lagos are demonstrating how unity and vision can drive prosperity, marking a new era of economic innovation amid national economic downturn”.
He further expressed gratitude for the partnership and his ties to Lagos, underscoring that the project represents the power of bipartisanship. “This is the essence of bipartisanship; it should not be coloured by political affiliations,” he noted. Governor Eno expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was once the Governor of Lagos State for his significant contributions to the development of Lagos, emphasising the importa.
