Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged his “full support” for the eagerly awaited 2025 Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) yearly conference.

He gave the assurance during a breakfast meeting with a high-level NBA-SPIDEL delegation led by the Chairman, Prof Paul Ananaba (SAN) in Uyo.

The SPIDEL delegation was in Uyo to brief the Governor on preparations for the forthcoming SPIDEL 2025 conference scheduled to be held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, from December 1 to December 5, 2025.

noted that the state is developing world-class tourism and conference infrastructure in Uyo that can host major national and international events, including future NBA yearly conferences.

Governor Eno disclosed that ongoing landmark projects such as the 5,000-capacity International Convention Centre, the ARISE Resort, and major upgrades at the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort are designed to position Akwa Ibom as a preferred destination for conferences, leisure, and investment.

His words: “We are building facilities that meet global standards so that Akwa Ibom can continue to attract major events and visitors. We thank the NBA–SPIDEL for this choice, which aligns with our efforts under the ARISE Agenda to promote tourism, investment, and intellectual collaboration.”

He expressed appreciation to SPIDEL for choosing Uyo as the host city for the conference, assuring that his administration will fully support the successful hosting of the 2025 Conference.

Prof Ananaba commended him for his developmental strides and the sustainable growth recorded in Akwa Ibom over the years.

He described the state as “one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing destinations.”

The chairperson of the Conference Planning Committee (CPC), Associate Professor Uju Agomoh, described the upcoming conference as a platform for national transformation, adding that “this year’s conference will bring together thought leaders and change agents who are passionate about advancing governance, rule of law, and public interest advocacy in Nigeria.”

Former Akwa Ibom State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Chairman of the Fundraising, Sponsorship and Partnerships Subcommittee, Chief Assam Assam (SAN) appreciated the Governor for his support, adding that the conference is a major opportunity to showcase Akwa Ibom’s progress, hospitality, and serene environment.

Aside from Prof Ananaba, other members of the CPC and Local Organising Committee (LOC) at the meeting included SPIDEL Secretary, Mr Okey Leo Ohagba; CPC Alternate Chair, Mr Paul Babatunde Daudu (SAN); CPC Secretary, Mr Enome Amatey and Mr Ejike Ezenwa (SAN).

Others were the LOC Chairman, Mr Godswill Umoh; LOC Secretary, Mr Assam Assam Jnr and NBA Treasurer, Ms Blessing Udofa-Poromon.