Akwa Ibom trails South-south peers in investment income despite large state portfolio

Akwa Ibom state earned only N249.23 million in investment income in 2025, far below Delta's N18.29 billion and Edo's N11.07 billion, despite holding a large portfolio including Ibom Air. The disparity suggests underperformance or mismanagement of state assets, raising governance and fiscal efficiency concerns. The report is based on official state data, but underlying causes remain unverified.