OPINION BY CHUKWUEMEKA UWANAKA: For Akpabio and Akwa Ibom’s economy | TheCable
president of the senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Though his responsibilities as Nigeria’s third highest political office holder are national, it comes at a time when Africa’s most populous country is in dire need of industrial development, in order to cope with its burgeoning youth population. As Akwa Ibom state is strategically positioned for industrial development, an attempt will be made to show the critical role of the uncommon Akpabio in this socioeconomic plan for the state.
Located in the delta region of Nigeria with 129 kilometres off the Atlantic coastline, which is the longest in Nigeria and West Africa, Akwa Ibom is one of the highest crude oil and gas producing states in Nigeria. It is also among the highest oil palm-producing states in the country and Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past governor of the state did an impressive job in establishing manufacturing companies in the state.
Some may question why just two items — the Ibom Deep Sea Port and ALSCON — are highlighted for someone of uncommon ability. Besides the maritime and aluminium sectors being critical success factors for industrial development in the state, studies on reform and economic management, especially in developing countries, recommend that reform managers prioritise a few key areas, and give them maximum attention. Trying to do so many things within a tenure leads to not much being properly done.
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