•Governor Umo Eno (right) and Hilda Baci
… Akwa Ibom is amazingly beautiful, says Baci
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended renowned Nigerian chef, restaurateur and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, for her bold and adventurous spirit, which has contributed to her record-breaking achievements.
Governor Eno gave the commendation yesterday, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, when he received Baci at his office in Government House, Uyo.
The governor noted that Baci’s success story demonstrated that determination and courage could enable individuals to break barriers and achieve remarkable feats.
He also commended her for making Akwa Ibom State proud through her cooking exploits and urged her to continue to fly the state’s flag high.
Earlier, the celebrated Baci, an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, described the pace of infrastructural development, peaceful atmosphere and investment opportunities in the state under Governor Eno’s administration as remarkable and heartwarming.
Speaking with the Government House Press Corps shortly after the meeting with the governor, she commended the governor’s vision and leadership, describing Akwa Ibom as “amazingly beautiful.”
She expressed delight at the world-class facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport, noting that the infrastructure was first-rate and impressive.
She also praised the hospitality and industrious nature of the people of the state, promising to partner with relevant stakeholders where necessary to further support the state’s development.
The Guinness World Record holder urged tourists and investors to visit Akwa Ibom to explore its environmental, recreational, hospitality and other investment opportunities, which, she said, could help businesses maximise their potential.
She further called on the people of the state to continue to promote love, unity and peace as a means of attracting sustainable development.
Those present during the visit included the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Otobong Bob, Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah; Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia; Chairman, State Hotels and Tourism Board, Mrs. Ime Udo; Delivery Advisor on Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh; and other government officials.
