Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has donated 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women and cooperative groups from Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District as part of his constituency projects.
According to a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by his media team, Akpabio made the presentation at his country home in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Boxing Day, 26th of December, 2025.
The wife of the Senate President, Dr (Mrs) Ekaette Akpabio, who spoke at the event, thanked her husband for remembering women from the riverine areas of Akwa Ibom State.
She further explained that the beneficiaries were selected from the Eket Senatorial District, noting that Akpabio, as Senate President, represents all Nigerians, irrespective of their senatorial districts.
The senate president in his remarks, said he decided to empower the women due to their continued support.
He said, “I can never forget your love; I can never forget your prayers; I can never forget your support. We are still standing strong because you are still praying.
“Let me thank you in advance for the support you will give to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Today I’m making you also fishers of men. The nets will be for you to drag as many votes as possible for the All Progressives Congress, APC, in your Senatorial District.
“The President is very happy with Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno has made us proud. He is touching lives and making sure that human capital development is a major focus of his administration. Mine is to urge you to support him.”
The Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Victor Antai, who was the coordinator of the presentation, noted that each boat was equipped with fishing nets, a refrigerator and extra fuel tanks for the engines.
He further stated that the larger boats have double 75-horsepower engines, while the smaller ones are fitted with 40-horsepower engines.
Mma Nkoyo Isong who spoke on behalf of all the beneficiaries, thanked Akpabio and his wife for empowering the women to improve their livelihoods adding that the women would reciprocate the gesture by continuously supporting the Senate President and his party in future elections.
