The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a modern city bus transportation system for Uyo, designed to provide safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transport while enhancing accessibility and driving economic growth.

The announcement was made by Governor Umo Eno via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday.

According to the governor, this decision was one of the major resolutions reached during the recent Executive Council meeting, presided over by him alongside the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, and other key officials.

“Yesterday, I presided over the Executive Council meeting alongside the Deputy Governor, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Civil Service, Commissioners, and Special Advisers. After extensive deliberations, we reached key resolutions aimed at enhancing governance and improving the lives of the Akwa Ibom people.

Some of the major decisions include:

“Approval of a modern City Bus transportation system for Uyo metropolis to provide safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transport, boosting accessibility and economic growth,” Gov. Eno’s tweet read in part.

The governor, however, did not provide further details on the approved modern bus transportation system to be implemented in the capital city of Uyo.

The timeline for the rollout of the modern city buses, along with specific implementation details, is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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The approval of the city bus system was one of several key resolutions made during the recent Akwa Ibom State Executive Council meeting, aimed at advancing development across critical sectors.

Gov. Umo Eno highlighted plans for the renovation of the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, which is set for a comprehensive overhaul to restore its status as a world-class hospitality destination.

• He also announced the extension of Julius Berger’s contract to maintain the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, ensuring it remains a top-tier facility and the home of the Super Eagles.

• The council approved a pensioners’ verification exercise starting April 1, 2025, to ensure accurate records and seamless payments. Another resolution focused on the Eket International Market, with an inter-ministerial committee tasked to deliver a detailed report within one month to align the project with the needs of the people.

• Additionally, Gov. Eno noted that the council reaffirmed the strict enforcement of the prohibition of motorcycles in Uyo metropolis and restrictions on tricycles in designated areas to enhance public safety.

He further expressed gratitude to the NDDC for selecting Akwa Ibom as the host of the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival, which he described as a proud moment for the state.

Source: https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/28/akwa-ibom-govt-approves-modern-city-bus-system-for-uyo-metropolis/

The current government doesn't have plans for ikot Ekpene senatorial district.

I'm yet to see any reasonable projects in ikot Ekpene

That's a welcome development for the people of ikwa ibom.

FTC

Happy birthday President Ahmed Bola Tinubu...
Pls suffer us more Daddy so that we go get sense las las...

Deal with Nigerians more Dan'Allah 🙏💯

Great move and idea

AmazingGenius:

Source: https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/28/akwa-ibom-govt-approves-modern-city-bus-system-for-uyo-metropolis/

Good one, Mr Eno. But how about municipal water?

If this state continues this way, she will leave the rest of the states behind - Good roads, quality intracity transport, and airline. They should just intentionally work on their human capital development. Spent a year in and out of that state, and I fell in love with the place.

FORWARDEVERLY:
Happy birthday President Ahmed Bola Tinubu...
Pls suffer us more Daddy so that we go get sense las las...

Deal with Nigerians more Dan'Allah 🙏💯

You need to take your medication.

The era of flyover is over. Now is bus and terminals

This is what all niger Delta states should have done long time ago, because they have the resources,it should not be in only the state capital,it should be done in all the major cities and towns.

This is one project that has immediate benefits by the masses .

They should stop spending money on frivolities.

All major cities need to have a Metro System or Electric Bus System and gradually phase out the Okadas. You can retrain them to manage passengers. With huge population in the metropolis, you need cleaner air and less noise pollution up and down.

AmazingGenius:

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This won't work at all.....more than 85% of Uyo residence depend on okada and keke for survival

proeast:
The era of flyover is over. Now is bus and terminals

do you hate development?

I went to live in akwa ibom during Godswill akpabio tenure this man transformed the state and made it easy ride for his predecessor

Reason why people like that will keep winning election
World class stadium We use as a country is built by him

Remove politics and sentiments
Tinubu
Akpabio
Wike
David umahi are best gov from their state

Good one. Hope it includes modern bus stands, a way of paying instantly or via contactless, regular and timed bus arrivals and eliminating old rickety unsafe busses.

The drivers of theolder busses can be employed to drive new busses or move elsewhere

Na good news be this




E sweet everybody for belle wella



If na from the land of the FLAT HEADs, na crime e go be

Other states should follow and improve their IGR's same way Lagos is doing

AmazingELixir:



This won't work at all.....more than 85% of Uyo residence depend on okada and keke for survival

Okada... In Uyo?

You need to tip your dealer more often, seems he's been giving you the right stuff...

Deri7v42cv:
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Baba why you dey cast am ?


Win alone make you overtake Dangote na ..

kudos to the orange man

Nice one Mr governor

Uyo people, please protect that city for us,we dey come

I pray say okp*lor knack head for table, kpai.

The idi*t is a forever terrorist tribalist criminal.

I pray say one of his people jam am with moto.

Wetin concern me. A terrorist is a terrorist.


President Trump needs to take over Nigeria's resources. 100%. That will be better than the fraudulent anti American so called leader in Nigeria.

TechBaron:
Okada... In Uyo?

You need to tip your dealer more often, seems he's been giving you the right stuff...

" Additionally, Gov. Eno noted that the council reaffirmed the strict enforcement of the prohibition of motorcycles in Uyo metropolis and restrictions on tricycles in designated areas to enhance public safety."

Now who should be tested for narco overdose?

Always remember Imo state in your prayers.

proeast:
The era of flyover is over. Now is bus and terminals

Thought i was the only one who noticed the new trend!

FORWARDEVERLY:
Happy birthday President Ahmed Bola Tinubu...
Pls suffer us more Daddy so that we go get sense las las...

Deal with Nigerians more Dan'Allah 🙏💯

C'mon shatap

UkoAnnang:


The current government doesn't have plans for ikot Ekpene senatorial district.

I'm yet to see any reasonable projects in ikot Ekpene

Like what do you expect exactly?