A very clement tropical climate, marked by two distinct seasons – the rainy and dry seasons – combines with sound political and social conditions to create the right environment for new investments. We have put in place sound economic policies to support new investments and guarantee the safety of such enterprise. We are deregulating and divesting our interests in state funded companies. The business of government is to create an enabling environment for your business to grow. We are re-engineering our public service to operate with a private sector mentality. We are computerising our operations. We have made it possible for you to process and receive all government approvals with dispatch.

There are a number of incentives for new investors. The export processing zone at Ikot Abasi guarantees such benefits as tax holidays, processing for export and easy repatriation of profit in line with international practices.

Our people are warm, friendly and very accommodating. Crime rate is very very low. Akwa Ibom is one oil producing area without a history of hostage taking. Exxon Mobil which has been operating in our area since 1961, enjoys a very close relationship with the host community. We see it as a unique partnership for growth. To them, it is good neighbourliness.