Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, has revealed that Davido chose the state to kick off his Nigerian tour due to its “world-class facilities, peace, and hospitality”.

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Eno’s remark follows Davido’s electrifying performance on Sunday night, where he thrilled a massive crowd at the 30,000-capacity Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo with hits from his latest ‘5ive’ album.

In a post via X on Monday, the governor shared photos with the Grammy-nominated artiste and expressed his appreciation for the landmark event.

He stated that Davido’s decision to start his tour in Akwa Ibom highlights the state’s “successful efforts to create a youth-friendly and tourism-driven environment”.

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“Last night, we hosted music icon @davido here in Akwa Ibom, and he made history by choosing our State as the first stop in Nigeria for his global tour,” he wrote.

“He said Akwa Ibom stood out because of our world-class facilities, peace, and hospitality, describing everything about our State as beautiful.

“I appreciate Davido for recognising our efforts to make Akwa Ibom a youth-friendly and tourism-driven State. His success story inspires our young people to believe that with commitment and consistency, their dreams are possible.

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“Akwa Ibom is open, peaceful, and ready, not just for entertainment, but for investment and growth.”

The ‘5ive’ album tour is scheduled to continue across Nigeria, with stops in Adamawa on October 29, Enugu on November 1, and Ibadan on November 9.

The tour is set to wrap up with a grand finale in Lagos on December 25, though the official flier notes that the Lagos date may be subject to change.

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