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Ibom Paints Manufacturing Factory, Ikot Ekan

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Revamping of the paint factory. Paint products are stored at the factory.

Key facts

Area of work: Jobs and business support
LGA: Etinan
Status: Completed
Where: Ikot Ekan
History: Formerly Peacock Paints; bought by the Akwa Ibom State Government and renamed Ibom Paints
Inaugurated: Revitalised factory inaugurated by Governor Umo Eno on 4 June 2025
Management: Board dissolved; Mr Ime Uwah appointed Sole Administrator, June 2025
Works done: Production lines restored with new equipment; raw materials for 6 to 8 months of production; ERP and digital security systems installed; SON certified, NESREA certification in progress
Revamp overseen by: Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP)
Commissioned: 4 June 2025

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Ibom Paints Manufacturing Factory, Ikot Ekan

About the project

Ibom Paints is a state-owned paint factory at Ikot Ekan in Etinan Local Government Area. It was formerly the Peacock Paints factory, which the Akwa Ibom State Government bought and renamed Ibom Paints. The revamp of the factory was overseen by the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP).

The revamp restored the production lines with new equipment, built up a stock of raw materials for six to eight months of production, and brought in a digital business management system and a digital security system. The factory gate is in place and paint products are stored on site. The plant is certified by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

In June 2025, Governor Pastor Umo Eno placed the company under a state of emergency, dissolved its board and named Mr Ime Uwah as Sole Administrator. He also directed that contractors on state projects use Ibom Paints.

The factory makes architectural paints for buildings. Plans include industrial paints, marine coatings for the oil and gas industry, and car paints. The revamp is meant to create jobs for young people, keep money in the state and support the ARISE Agenda's goal of local industry.

The project at a glance

StatusCompleted

Commissioned4 June 2025

Kind of workJobs and business support

ServesFactory workers and 4 more

Project timeline

Plannedannounced or approved

Work startedsite work begins

Ongoingwork under way

Finishedcompleted or commissioned

Commissioned4 June 2025

What was built

Revamped paint factory
Factory premises and gate
Paint products in storage

Who it serves

People and places connected by this project.

Factory workersWorkers
Young people in EtinanYoung people
Residents of Ikot Ekan
Paint buyers and builders
Local suppliers and transportersCommuters

Where it helps

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Etinan LGA at a glance

Where this project sits among all 15 projects recorded in Etinan.

Completed 6 (this project)Ongoing 8Status not stated 1

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Impact Analysis

An assessment of the impact of these accomplishments on the people and communities.

For families and communities

A working factory gives the community a local employer again.

For work and income

Reviving a closed factory brings back local manufacturing and paid work. The road past the factory is also being rebuilt.

Project location

Ikot Ekan

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Development goals

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8Decent work42 of 429 projects
9Industry and infrastructure200 of 429 projects

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