Akwa Ibom State government has rejected claims by the United Kingdom that the state was not secured, stressing that, the state was erroneously mentioned in the report. “Even though reading from the detailed report, the mention of AkwamIbom State was at best tangential, we, however, wish to state that Akwa Ibom State remains one of the most peaceful, safe and secure States in Nigeria. The US Ambassador, W. Stuart Symington had visited Akwa Ibom State on two occasions within the last one and a half years. “We have also been receiving droves of investors from all parts of the world into the State for the purposes of investing in our peaceful, safe and secure environment. This would not have been possible if he state is not safe, peaceful and secure,” the statement said.

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2019 15:33 UTC