The Akwa Ibom State Government has formally allocated office space to Seplat Energy at the prestigious Udom Emmanuel Towers—formerly known as Dakkada Towers—in Uyo, signaling the company’s strategic entry into the state.
Governor Umo Eno made the announcement on Friday during a courtesy visit by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and the Executive Vice President (Upstream) of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Udobong Ntia, at Government House, Uyo.
The 21-storey smart building, constructed by VKS Nigeria Construction Ltd, was inaugurated in 2021 by former Governor Udom Emmanuel as a commercial property designed for premium clients.
Despite its potential, the modern facility has remained largely underutilized.
Standing as the tallest building in Nigeria’s South-South region, the tower is equipped with advanced smart technologies, including biometric access controls, centralized server workstations, automated turnstiles, fireproof doors, and intelligent security systems.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, during a previous tour of the facility, hailed the tower as “probably one of the best buildings I’ve seen in the country in terms of modern technological infrastructure.”
Echoing the sentiment, former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, described the building as world-class:
“This is a world-class building. The state government has done remarkably well in infrastructure development. The NNPC has already indicated interest in taking up two floors, and we are proud to be part of this progress,” he said.
This marks the second visit by a Seplat delegation to the Akwa Ibom government this year.
In January 2025, Board Chairman Udo Udoma led Seplat executives to meet with Governor Eno following the company’s $1.2 billion acquisition of ExxonMobil’s onshore assets in the state.
During that visit, Governor Eno pledged full support for Seplat’s vision to remain Nigeria’s leading independent energy provider.
He also acknowledged the foresight of former Governor Udom Emmanuel in delivering a state-of-the-art commercial facility that continues to attract major industry players.
Looking ahead, the governor reaffirmed the state’s commitment to support Seplat and other investors, including hosting the Gas Aggregator Conference in July 2025.
With projects like the Ibom Deep Seaport and expanding aviation infrastructure, the government is positioning Akwa Ibom as Nigeria’s premier hub for investment and economic growth.
In a further push to diversify its economy beyond oil, the Akwa Ibom State Government is currently constructing Ibom Towers, an 18-storey commercial development located in Victoria Island, Lagos—part of a broader initiative to extend its economic footprint nationwide.