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Blue River tourism development, Ward 2

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A plan to develop the Blue River in Ward 2 as a tourism destination.

Key facts

Area of work: Tourism and recreation
LGA: Ukanafun
Status: Planned
Where: Ward 2
Location: Edem Idim community, Ukanafun LGA
Site inspection: State government delegation inspected the river in January 2026
Led by: Emem Almond Bob, Supervisory Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport
Purpose of visit: Assess the river's condition, access routes and tourism potential, and prepare a business case for the Governor

Photos

The Blue River in Ukanafun, with a small wooden canoe at the grassy bank

A wide stretch of the Blue River in Ukanafun lined with thick green bush

About the project

The Blue River tourism development is a planned project to turn the Blue River in Ukanafun Local Government Area into a tourism destination. The river flows through Edem Idim and nearby communities. Its water has a clear turquoise colour, which local people have long called blue.

The project is being driven by the Akwa Ibom State Government. In January 2026 a state delegation led by Mr. Emem Almond Bob, Supervisory Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, inspected the river. The team included the Chairman of the State Hotels and Tourism Board, Mrs. Ime Udo, and engineers from the Ministry of Special Duties. They were received by the Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Area, Hon. Uyo Ukpanah.

The team visited the river to assess its present condition, the access routes to it and its tourism potential. The visit was meant to produce a full business case for the Governor to decide how the site should be developed. No contract or construction has been announced yet, so the project remains at the planning stage.

If developed, the site is expected to draw visitors to Ukanafun, create jobs and give local traders, food sellers and transport operators new customers. It is also meant to add to the revenue of the state. The project fits the tourism and economic diversification goals of the ARISE Agenda.

The project at a glance

StatusPlanned

WhereWard 2

Kind of workTourism and recreation

ServesResidents of Ward 2 and 3 more

Project timeline

Plannedannounced or approved

Work startedsite work begins

Ongoingwork under way

Finishedcompleted or commissioned

What was built

Planned tourism site at the Blue River

Who it serves

People and places connected by this project.

Residents of Ward 2
Visitors and tourists
Local traders and food sellersLocal business
Young people seeking workYoung people

Where it helps

Trade and income
Movement and access

Ukanafun LGA at a glance

Where this project sits among all 11 projects recorded in Ukanafun.

Completed 7Ongoing 2Planned 2 (this project)

Roads and bridges

Health

Schools

Homes for vulnerable people

Tourism and recreation

Impact Analysis

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

For families and communities

If the plan goes ahead, the Blue River could become a place for residents and visitors to relax, and a point of local pride for Ward 2.

For work and income

A tourism site could bring visitors who spend money with local traders, transport operators and food sellers. Any such gain is still only a possibility.