Eno inaugurates revamped Ibom Paint to boost job opportunities, revenue

… appoints Ime Uwah as Sole Administrator

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has inaugurated the revamped Ibom Paint, formerly known as Peacock Paints.

The company’s revamped manufacturing facility is located in Etinan Local Government Area.

Eno appointed his Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneural Development, Ime Uwah, as the Sole Administrator of the company, commending him for his commitment to the restructuring and overhauling process.

The governor commended the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation’s (AKICORP) Managaing Director, Pastor ImoAbasi Jacob, for his passionate effort, which, according to him, has translated the government’s vision of revamping the company into reality.

“A few months ago, during one of our project review meetings, the issue of the resuscitation of Ibom Paint came up, I remember asking for a commitment from Pastor Imoabasi Jacob on whether we can really resuscitate this place. He came back and said, “yes we can,” and this time, like everyone have said, permanently. What this place needed or required is what it now has, dynamic management, devoid of too many distractions. I have declared a State of Emergency on Ibom Paint, and the Sole administrator is Honourable Ime Uwah. He is the one that will run this factory.He has produced results in the last three months. This place will engage our young people, and so it is important we keep it alive,” he said.

Eno directed all State Government project handlers to patronize Ibom Paint, adding that the company has a ready market given the numerous ongoing and soon to be flagged off projects in the State.

In their separate remarks, the member representing Etinan Federal Constituency, Obong Paul Ekpo, the Political leader of Etinan LGA, Isantim Kenneth Okon, member representing Etinan State Constituency, Hon. Uduak Ekpo Ufot, Etinan Local Government Chairman, Hon Uko Umo, and Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr. Ubong Inyang, appreciated the Governor for revamping the company and the numerous projects sited in the area, and assured him of their continuous support for the company to grow.

On his part, the newly- appointed Sole Administrator, Uwah, also appreciated the Governor for the opportunity to be part of the making of history, and assured that his team will put in their best to ensure the sustainability of the revamped company.