Named capital projects — roads, rail, power, hospitals, schools — funded during the 2007–2015 term. Tracks whether the allocated budget actually built the named thing, and how far it got.
8
Total projects
7
Completed
1
Ongoing
0
Stalled or abandoned
completed
What it is
International airport completed in record time (2009). First international airport in South-South Nigeria. Connected Akwa Ibom globally. Le Meridien Hotel built adjacent. Catalyst for conferences, tourism, investment.
Progress & spend
100% physically complete · Contractor: CGC Nigeria Limited
Change history
27 Sept 2026Corrected — sourceTier — Reclassified: www.vanguardngr.com is independent press reporting, not a government record. Was mislabeled "official".
completed
What it is
300+ roads, 1,200+ km constructed. 3 concentric flyovers at Itam Junction (Itam Peace Column). 31 LGA headquarters connected by dual carriageways. Uyo streets drained via underground drainage (₦13.8bn flood control). Street lighting on all new roads. 31 LGA HQs dualised.
Progress & spend
100% physically complete · Contractor: Julius Berger, Raycon, Seyang, Tenth Construction, various
Change history
27 Sept 2026Corrected — sourceTier — Reclassified: www.vanguardngr.com is independent press reporting, not a government record. Was mislabeled "official".
completed
What it is
191 MW gas-fired power plant at Ikot Abasi. Commissioned 2012. Gas from completed processing plant. Phase I: 191 MW. Target: 100% rural electrification by 2015. 1,500+ villages connected to grid.
Progress & spend
100% physically complete · Contractor: Various (private partnership)
Change history
27 Sept 2026Corrected — sourceTier — Reclassified: africanintegritymagazine.com is independent press reporting, not a government record. Was mislabeled "official".
Ongoing
What it is
21km bridge (longest in Nigeria, > Third Mainland Bridge's 11.8km). Etebi-Enwang road to Ibaka seaport. Opens Eket-Mbo corridor. Challenging soil conditions. Part of coastal connectivity.
Progress & spend
60% physically complete · Contractor: Various
completed
What it is
Ibom Tropicana: world-class entertainment centre. The Nest of Champions: one of Africa's best stadiums. Commissioned 2014. Part of urban renewal & tourism drive.
Progress & spend
100% physically complete · Contractor: Various
Change history
27 Sept 2026Corrected — sourceTier — Reclassified: thenationonlineng.net is independent press reporting, not a government record. Was mislabeled "official".
completed
What it is
1,500+ villages connected to national grid by 2015. Inter-ministerial direct labour committee. Target: 100% rural electrification. Part of Ibom Power Plant gas supply chain.
Progress & spend
100% physically complete · Contractor: Inter-ministerial Direct Labour Committee / Private partners
Change history
27 Sept 2026Corrected — sourceTier — Reclassified: africanintegritymagazine.com is independent press reporting, not a government record. Was mislabeled "official".
completed
What it is
5-star Le Meridien hotel adjacent to airport. Golf resort. Business tourism catalyst. Completed 2010. Part of airport city vision.
Progress & spend
100% physically complete · Contractor: Various (private partnership)
completed
What it is
₦13.8bn flood/erosion control. Underground drainage system. All new roads have covered drains. Post-rainfall streets drain in minutes. Flood control in Uyo & Abak.
Progress & spend
₦13.8bn allocated · 100% physically complete · Contractor: Various
Change history
27 Sept 2026Corrected — sourceTier — Reclassified: www.vanguardngr.com is independent press reporting, not a government record. Was mislabeled "official".