09/10/2025
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.
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 to
