Eket

Why we invested in Eket – Kaybi Beverage

Why we invested in Eket – Kaybi Beverage

June 10, 2026 Markup 0

Kaybi Beverage Industries Limited has attributed its decision to establish a multi-million-naira water production facility in Eket to the area’s peaceful environment, investor-friendly climate, and the development policies of the Akwa Ibom State Government.

The Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the company, producers of Kayora Premium Water, Dr Ebi Awosika, said Eket offered the ideal conditions for business growth and industrial development, making it the preferred location for the company’s manufacturing operations.

Eket symposium pushes resource economy development

Eket symposium pushes resource economy development

May 25, 2026 Markup 0

Despite possessing vast deposits of clay, kaolin, limestone, silica sand and granite, alongside a 129-kilometre coastline with enormous maritime opportunities, the district has for decades struggled to translate its natural wealth into sustainable economic development.

That challenge formed the focus of a high-level symposium organised by the Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals in collaboration with the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).