Akwa Ibom
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The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), EkperikpeEkpo has assured of the ministry’s readiness to partner with Akwa Ibom State to unlock the economic potential of gas resources in the state.
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Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
17 Apr
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday, hosted paramount rulers drawn from 29 out of the 31 local government areas of the state, to find lasting solutions to the lingering issue arising from the amended Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers’ Law, at the State Executive Council Chambers. The paramount rulers of Ibeno and…
16 Apr
In fulfillment of his campaign promise, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has authorised the immediate release of ₦1.4 billion for further payment of gratuities. The breakdown of the payment is as follows: ₦900 million for retired state civil servants and ₦500 million for retired primary school teachers. The release of the additional ₦1.4…
16 Apr
Akwa Ibom State Government said it is making use of about 600, 000 households captured in its social register for various intervention programmes aimed at ameliorating economic hardship in the state.
10 Apr
In continuation of a tradition he has upheld long before he became governor, Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday night held an Iftar with the Muslim community in the state at Government House, in the state capital Uyo. Led by the leadership of the Akwa Ibom Council of Islamic Affairs (AKCIA)…
31 Mar
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has urged Nigerians to exude positive attitude in the face of the current economic hardship in the country. Eno who made the call in his Easter message to Akwa Ibom people on Sunday, urged Nigerians....
27 Mar
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has launched the free food voucher programme for the vulnerable and the neediest at the popular Itam market, located in Itu Local Government Area. Flanked by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the two Senators representing Akwa Ibom North East and South respectively, Senator Aniekan Bassey and Senator Ekong…
23 Mar
In a carnival-like atmosphere, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, at the Ibom Hall Grounds, Uyo, received thousands of defectors from other political parties in the state to the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defectors comprised top former office holders, such as the former House of Representatives Member, representing Oruk…
22 Mar
As part of measures towards enhancing performance and productivity among its workforce, the Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged continuous commitment to staff welfare and motivation.
21 Mar
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom says it has apprehended three suspects and seized 4,500 litres of adulterated diesel also called Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in the state.
21 Mar
In his inaugural address on May 29th, 2023, Governor Umo Eno, had laid out in a succinct and concise manner how involved he would be in the struggles of the poor and the vulnerable. He had stated thus “To those of you who may be struggling to put food on your table, I will be…
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