Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Eno calls for peace and harmony, announces Ibom Air’s maiden international flight

Politics

UYO, Nigeria (NPA) — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on residents to embrace peace, unity and collective responsibility for the development of the state.

Eno made the appeal during the May Covenant Service held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, where he urged citizens to promote the image of the state and set aside political and personal differences in the interest of progress.

The governor said Akwa Ibom people must see themselves as ambassadors of the state’s development and work together to sustain peace and stability.

He also announced a three-day Prayer Summit scheduled for June 3 to 5, 2026, as part of efforts to promote peace and harmony ahead of the 2027 elections, which are often marked by political tension.

According to a statement issued by the governor, the service also provided an opportunity to announce the maiden international flight of Ibom Air from Uyo to Accra, Ghana, scheduled to commence on today.

Eno said the international operation would be supported by a newly acquired aircraft aimed at strengthening the state’s aviation capacity and reinforcing its ambition to become a regional aviation hub.

The governor stressed that sustainable development and economic growth could only thrive in an atmosphere of peace. “I urge everyone to remain peaceful and focused as we continue to build our State together,” he said.