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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, urged President Bola Tinubu to support the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, describing it as a game changer for the state, the South-South region, and Nigeria's economic growth. Eno made the appeal when he led a high-powered delegation of Akwa Ibom stakeholders, including traditional…
5 Feb
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is set to disburse ₦300 million to 400 trained female youths and Ladies in White under the Ibom LED Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme, with each beneficiary receiving ₦750,000. Also, 50 winners of the Arise Home Farmers Scheme will each receive a ₦500,000 grant, while the best civil servants in…
5 Feb
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, will on Thursday, February 6, 2025, host an evening of music, recognition, and empowerment at the ARISE Happy Hour & Evening of Rewards. Consequently, the best civil servants in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) nominated at the December Ministerial Briefings will receive a ₦1 million reward from…
23 Jan
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas, Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, has reiterated his resolve to ensure that the dividends
23 Jan
In a powerful display of solidarity with the Akwa Ibom State workforce, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has once again showcased his renowned spirit of benevolence and compassionate leadership. This inspiring moment unfolded during the New Year Thanksgiving service of the Nigeria Union of Journalists hosted in the governor’s hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit…
21 Jan
Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has authorised the payment of N80, 000 minimum wage to civil servants in the state effective November, 2024. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh in Uyo on Tuesday. Udoh said the authorisation of the payment was sequel…
18 Dec
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector and highlighted plans to ensure better power supply in the state. Speaking on the second day of the ongoing EXCO Ministerial briefing/end of year review taking place at the Banquet Hall, Government House Uyo, the governor noted that…
28 Nov
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Wednesday, inspected the Christmas Park in Uyo to assess the level of work done in preparation for the highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Unplugged 2.0. The governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi; the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwa; the Head of…
10 Oct
A major ethnic nationality in Akwa Ibom State, Ekid Development Union (EDU) has urged Governor Umo Eno to compel Ibeno Local Government, the State Ministry of Lands and security agencies to obey his March 1st, 2024 order forbidding any further development on its land at Odoro Okuku within Akoiyak, better known as Stubbs Creek Forest.…
6 Oct
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has won 30 chairmanship seats, leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) with one seat. The APC won the chairmanship seat in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Nigeria's Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The result was contained in a list signed by the Chairman of the…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to it by the Federal Government to improve transportation across the country. NLC president, comrade Joe Ajaero who presented the buses at the Mahmud Ribadu Square Yola, announced that 10 CNG-powered buses had been allocated to the region to ease mobility…
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President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late founding President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, describing him as a warrior who galvanised Nigeria and other African nations to fight for his country's freedom. The late Nujoma, a revered figure who led his country to gain Independence, and steering the…
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The Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), on Saturday, raised concerns over the plight of millions of orphaned and abandoned children in Nigeria. ASOHON also called on the government, civil society organizations, and the public to support the establishment of a robust foster care system that prioritizes the wellbeing and future of…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has reiterated its commitment to protecting critical national assets as well as the lives and properties as the world marks the International Civil Defence Day. The Commandant, NSCDC , Kaduna State Command, Mr Nuhu Dansadau, made the commitment at a road walk in commoneration of the day…