Okon Bassey in Uyo Critics of Akwa Ibom State government projects have been told to desist from attacking noble intentions of the government as they end up doing the state no good. The state government said it is worried by the criticisms that trail the 18-Storey Ibom Towers building which is an expansion attempt by the government to increase the internally generated revenue of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr.
Ekerete Udoh who made the call, pointed out that over the years, the property was not adding any value to the state, nor was it generating any income since it was not being utilised properly. He reasoned that there is no better way to utilise the property than to turn it into a commercial investment that will earn income for the State. “Real estate business in Lagos and Abuja are bullish.
The rate of return on investment in Abuja and Lagos is tremendous. “The Governor said these are properties that have been there and not utilised properly. What better way to utilise that property that is not earning 1 kobo to the state government than to now build a beautiful smart 18-storey building that will also announce the presence of Akwa Ibom State in the bullish real estate market in Lagos State.
The property will generate revenue for the State,” he stressed. Udoh urged citizens of the state to encourage the establishment of sovernment projects and not always talk down on them, as the state government has the best interest of the p.