25/08/2025
STRENGTHENING TIES FOR BETTER WATER SUPPLY
Akwa Ibom Water Company Limited on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, hosted an Interactive Business Session with the Hon. Commissioner and Management of the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, at its Corporate Head office in Uyo.
Dr. Ubuo, who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Mrs. Emma Udonsek, and other top management staff, engaged with the company’s leadership on critical issues concerning the operations, challenges, and future prospects of the organization.
Discussions centered on strategies to improve urban water supply / delivery in order to address the water needs and concerns of the citizenry .
Welcoming the team, the Managing Director/CEO of Akwa Ibom Water Company Limited, Engr. Edo Bassey Etuk, expressed appreciation for their presence and used the opportunity to outline key challenges confronting the company which included inadequate funding, vandalism / deterioration of existing facilities.
He appealed for urgent Government intervention to reposition the company for improved service delivery.
The interactive session was seen as a step in strengthening partnership between the company and the Ministry in line with the ARISE Agenda of His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, which prioritizes improved infrastructure, service delivery, and sustainable development across the state
The session concluded with closing remarks by the Company Secretary, Barr. Imaobong Effiong, who wished the Commissioner, the Permanent Secretary, and their team a safe journey back to their destinations.
Present at the meeting were members of the Management and staff of Akwa Ibom Water Company Limited, with the Management team of the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.
