{"id":3555,"date":"2026-09-16T23:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T23:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/?p=3555"},"modified":"2026-09-16T23:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T23:03:49","slug":"gov-eno-hosts-hilda-baci-hails-her-as-pride-of-akwa-ibom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/2026\/09\/16\/gov-eno-hosts-hilda-baci-hails-her-as-pride-of-akwa-ibom\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov Eno Hosts Hilda Baci, Hails Her as Pride of Akwa Ibom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3561\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599320618-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599320618-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599320618-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599320618-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599320618.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking with Government House correspondents after the meeting, Hilda Baci applauded the pace of infrastructural development, peaceful environment and investment opportunities in Akwa Ibom under the current administration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3556\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599327360-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599327360-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599327360-1024x784.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599327360-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599327360.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nShe described the state as amazingly beautiful and praised Governor Eno\u2019s leadership, saying the progress recorded across different sectors was remarkable.<\/p>\n<p>Baci also expressed admiration for the facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, describing the infrastructure as world-class and impressive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3557\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599299376-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599299376-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599299376-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599299376-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599299376.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The celebrity chef further commended the hospitality and hardworking nature of Akwa Ibom people, pledging to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support the state\u2019s development where necessary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3558\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599362083-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599362083-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599362083-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599362083-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599362083.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She urged tourists and investors to explore Akwa Ibom\u2019s environmental, recreational and hospitality assets, noting that the state offers vast opportunities for businesses to thrive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3559\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599388094-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599388094-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599388094-738x1024.jpg 738w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599388094-768x1066.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599388094.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She also called on residents to continue promoting love, unity and peace as key drivers of sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3560\" src=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599381860-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599381860-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599381860-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599381860-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigerianreporters.com\/NG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789599381860.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Several top government officials, including the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, and other members of the state executive, were present during the visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Speaking with Government House correspondents after the meeting, Hilda Baci applauded the pace of infrastructural development, peaceful environment and investment opportunities in Akwa Ibom under the current administration. She described the state as amazingly beautiful and praised Governor Eno\u2019s leadership, saying the progress recorded across different sectors was remarkable. 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