Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday met with the management of Marriot Group to finalise arrangements for the commencement of operations at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene.
State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Comrade Ini Ememobong revealed this on June 23, saying the meeting held at the Marriot Envoy, Accra, Ghana’s capital.
The meeting had in attendance the Head of Marriot Group, led by Mr Volker Heiden, Area Vice President of Marriott International.
Mr Ememobong said on Facebook that discussions revolved around putting finishing touches to ensure that the opening of the hotel is no longer delayed.
He said Governor Emmanuel expressed delight that his promise to ensure that every strategic infrastructure is converted into a valuable asset for the benefit of the Akwa Ibom people, is finding expression in the Four Point by Sheraton Hotel.
Akwa Ibom delegation which was led by the Governor had the following: Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to the State Government; Mr Uko Udom SAN, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Rt. Hon. Okpolopm Etteh, Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties; Mr Imo-Abasi Jacobs, Executive Director, AKICORP and Chairman of Ibom Air Board; and Engr. Ephraim Udosen, Director of Projects,in the Ministry of Special Duties.