Browsing: Akwa Ibom State

The public’s reaction was swift and severe. Major television stations and newspapers seized upon the story, analyzing, criticizing, and even ridiculing Eno for proposing a celebratory giveaway amid an economy grappling with uncountable challenges. Analysts and commentators questioned the wisdom of such a promise, especially given the economic reality of the state, which painted a bleak picture of fiscal health.

This followed the insinuations in some circles that an estimated N18 billion worth of  projects was allocated to the North East Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State in the 2024 budget.  Incidentally, that is   Akpabio’s constituency  which he shares with four other members of the House of Representatives.