The Uyo Book Club is set to honour former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah, on his 88th birthday with a special colloquium celebrating his vision and contributions to the development of the state’s aviation sector.
The colloquium, scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026, will hold at the Lord Lugard Hall, Watbridge Hotels and Suites, Uyo, from 11 a.m.
The event, themed “Attah’s Vision in the Aviation Sector,” will bring together aviation experts and key stakeholders in Uyo on November 20 to examine the legacy of the former Akwa Ibom governor.
The programme will highligh the significance of the airport project initiated during his administration and its impact on Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and international travellers.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Founder of Uyo Book Club and former Media Adviser to Governor Attah, Dr Udeme Nana, who is also the convener of the annual colloquium, described the airport project as a transformative initiative.
According to him, “the Airport project was a game-changing vision which has served Akwa Ibom, Nigerians and travellers from other countries very well.”
Aviation Experts, Key Stakeholders to Speak
The colloquium will feature contributions from aviation professionals and other stakeholders who played significant roles in the development and actualisation of the airport vision.
Those expected to speak include Captain Mfon Udom, Captain Augustine Okon, Obong Umana Okon Umana, Deacon Mike Ukpong, Obong Nkpoette Effanga, Sir Ime Inyang and Engr. Ita Awak, among other industry stakeholders.
Their participation is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the conception, implementation and enduring relevance of the aviation project to Akwa Ibom’s development.
Previous Colloquia Honoured Literary Icons
Over the years, Uyo Book Club has organised special colloquia in honour of renowned Nigerian literary figures and public personalities, including Ken Saro-Wiwa, John Pepper Clark, Professor Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Ray Ekpu and Christopher Okigbo.
The organisation’s founder, Dr Udeme Nana, is also credited with coining the word “Digidiot”, which has reportedly been assessed for possible inclusion in the Collins English Language Dictionary.
The Victor Attah 88th birthday colloquium is open to members of the public, with attendance free of charge.
The colloquium promises to provide an opportunity to reflect on Victor Attah’s aviation vision and its place in the development history of Akwa Ibom State.
