Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has revamped Ibom Paint, located in Etinan Local Government Area, formerly known as Peacock Paints.
Governor Eno directed all those handling state government projects to patronize Ibom Paint, assuring that his administration will continue partnering with Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), to ensure all state-owned enterprises function optimally.
Eno appointed his Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurial Development, Mr. Ime Uwah, as the Sole Administrator of the company while commissioning the revamped manufacturing facility on Wednesday.
He commended Uwah for his commitment to the restructuring and overhauling process, and also praised the Managing Director of AKICORP Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob, for his passionate efforts in translating the government’s vision of revamping the company.Recalling the decision, the governor said,“
A few months ago, during one of our project review meetings, the issue of resuscitating Ibom Paint came up. I asked Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob if it was possible to really revive this place.
He responded, ‘Yes, we can.’ What this place needed was dynamic management, free from distractions, and that is what it now has.”
“I have declared a State of Emergency on Ibom Paint, and the Sole Administrator is Honourable Ime Uwah.
He is the one running this factory and has produced results in the last three months. This place will engage our young people, and we must keep it alive.”
