Akwa Ibom people not allowed to choose their political leaders – Inibehe Effiong

Inibehe Effiong

By UbongAbasi Okon

A popular human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has said that Akwa Ibom people have never been fortunate to choose the leaders they want.

Meet Akwa Ibom graduate who sells newspapers in the streets of Uyo

Mr Ofonime Udi

By UbongAbasi Okon

Mr Ofonime Alfred Udi, from Afaha Ofot community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, is a newspaper vendor.

Police in Akwa Ibom release emergency numbers (Get all the numbers here)

The updated emergency hotlines, including the phone numbers of all the divisional police stations in Akwa Ibom state, was released on July 2, 2020 by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP N-Nudam K. Fredrick.

For obvious safety and security reasons, it is advisable for people, especially in Akwa Ibom state, to have these latest police emergency hotlines.

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom senator asks federal govt to reopen schools

Senator Akon Eyakenyi

By UbongAbasi Okon

A senator from Akwa Ibom state, Akon Eyakenyi has asked the federal government to reopen schools across the country.

Gov Emmanuel appoints new aides

Gov. Udom Emmnauel

By UbongAbasi Okon

A former chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Mfon Ben is among the people who recently got appointment as aide to Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel.

AKTC resumes operations, increases transport fares

A leading transport company in Akwa Ibom state, Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) has resumed operations, following the lifting of ban on interstate travel in Nigeria.

Governor Emmanuel holds media chat today

Governor Emmanuel

Governor Udom Emmanuel is scheduled to hold a media chat today, Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Football: Emem Eduok seals victory for Hajduk Split in Croatia

Emem Eduok

Nigerian international, Emem Eduok scored a second half goal to seal a 2-1 victory for Hajduk Split against Slaven in a Croatian top division match played at Stadion Puljud.

Breaking News: Former NDDC Chairman, Sam Edem is dead

Amb. Sam Edem

By UbongAbasi Okon

Amb. Sam Edem, a former chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is dead.

Gov Emmanuel appoints news MD for Ibom Airport Development Company

Mr Uwem Ekanem

By UbongAbasi Okon

The Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel has appointed a new managing director for the Ibom Airport Development Company Ltd.

Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner Orders Detention Of Police Inspector

Mr Edgal, Akwa Ibom State, commissioner of police

By UbongAbasi Okon

The Akwa Ibom State, commissioner of police, Mr Edgal has ordered the arrest and detention of a Police Officer in the state for allegedly assaulting and threatening a Pastor and his eldest brother on Tuesday, June 09,2020 at about 6:30pm along Aba-Ekparakwa Road, Uruk Ata 2, Etim Ekpo LGA.

Opportunity for paid internship in the media

A media organisation based in Uyo has opportunity for a paid internship for young university graduates who desire a career in journalism.

Gov Emmanuel applauds FG on speedy actualization of Ibom Deep Seaport

…As ICRC presents FBCC Certificate to Transport Minister Governor Udom

 Emmanuel has applauded President Mohammadu Buhari led the federal government’s determination to fast track the actualisation of Ibom Deep Seaport, IDSP. 

The governor also thanked the Federal Ministry of Transportation, led by Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, and all relevant federal regulatory agencies including the NPA, ICRC, and others for working tirelessly with Akwa Ibom state government to actualise a vision that will transform the economic fortunes of the entire country.

 He poured encomiums on the Technical Committee on Realisation of Ibom Deep Seaport, led by Barrister (Mrs.) Mfon Usoro, for its dedication and high sense of patriotism displayed in pursuing the project.

These commendations came on the heels of an announcement that the federal government is set to move to the next level of the procurement process of the Ibom Deep Water Port (IDWP) through Public-Private Partnership (PPP). 

Governor Emmanuel speaking through the Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Akan Okon said ” the government and people of Akwa Ibom state are very happy with this development and we must appreciate President Mohammadu Buhari for his visionary leadership and thank the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi and all relevant regulatory agencies who diligently and tirelessly with our state government and contributed to the success so far recorded.”

 He maintained that ” this certification is clear evidence that the federal government appreciates the extensive benefits Ibom Deep Seaport will attract to the country in terms of expansive business and employment opportunities”.

 “In addition, this development will provide federal with an additional port to help decongest other ports and ensure that Nigeria enjoys seamless engagement in its maritime sector”. He said.

 In his capacity as Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deepseaport, Mr. Akan Okon commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for his commitment to the realisation of Ibom Deep Seaport demonstrated by his prompt response to issues related to the project. “Governor Emmanuel is focused on leaving sustainable legacies in the state, which drives his passion for the realisation of Ibom Deep Seaport. With such commitment, it is easy to state that Akwa Ibom is fully committed towards speedy completion of the project”. 

Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Mr. Chidi Izuwah, presented the Full Business Case Compliance Certificate for the project to the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja on Monday. 

During the presentation, the ICRC DG, Mr. Izuwah noted that “the IDWP project is planned to become a major national and regional economic gateway that will provide additional container handling capacity for the country. 

“In addition to containers, the IDWP is expected to handle petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas, vehicles and bulk trade in natural resources thereby expanding and further developing the Nation’s transport sector’, he said.

The DG appreciated tremendously the leadership that the Federal Ministry of Transportation, through the able and tireless Honourable Minister, Rt. Hon. Amaechi has provided for the project. The DG also appreciated the MD Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala-Usman, and the Akwa Ibom State Governor, HE Udom Emmanuel for all their effort in getting the project to this point. 

The IDWP project involves the development of a Greenfield Deepsea Port and accompanying Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Akwa Ibom State in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The proposed Port and FTZ are part of the planned Ibom Industrial City initiative that will be established on a 14,400-hectare site donated by the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) free of charge. 

It may be recalled that Bollore/Power China emerged the preferred bidder for IDSP following the transparent bidding process that held earlier. FEC presentation and approval and commercial close is the next stage for the project.

Culled from: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/gov-emmanuel-applauds-fg-on-speedy-actualization-of-ibom-deep-seaport/

How we ate food, gulped drinks meant for the gods – Akwa Ibom lawyer

Ekpo masquerade

Akwa Ibom lawyer, Udeme Ekott, has taken to Facebook to share an interesting story about his growing up in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, how he and his friends ate rice and stew, drank fanta which were kept by the roadside as ‘sacrifice’ for some gods.

Covid-19 will inspire patriotism among Nigerian politicians – Onofiok Luke

Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke

A member of the House of Representatives, Onofiok Luke, has advised Nigerians not to fret or be in despair despite the “uncertainty” created in the world over by the new coronavirus.

Photos of APC solemn assembly for the flag off of 2019 campaign

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom state on Sunday organised a thanksgiving/solemn assembly to flag off its 2019 election campaigns.

We serve you photo of the event which was held at Obong Nsima Ekere Campaign Ground, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo.

Akwa Ibom senator received praises for attending newspaper vendor’s thanksgiving service

(from left) Mr Ndifreke, the newspaper vendor, with Senator Bassey Albert

By Nse Peter

Obong Bassey Albert, the Senator representing Uyo Senatorial District, on Sunday displayed humility rarely found among politicians in Akwa Ibom, as he attended a Church thanksgiving service organised by one Mr. Ndifreke, said to be a newspaper vendor in Uyo.

NUJ suspends Akwa Ibom journalist for publishing fake stories

A newspaper publisher in Nigeria has been suspended from a local press union for publishing fake stories.

The suspended journalist, Ephraim Ikpe, was reported to the union for using The Waves Newspaper, a local newspaper he publishes in Akwa Ibom State, to run fake stories against Cletus Ukpong who is PREMIUM TIMES’ south south editor.

Photos: Former senator, Aloysius Etuk, celebrates 60th birthday

The former senator, who is from Ikono Local Government Area, represented Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District in the Senate from 2007 to 2015. He was succeeded by the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, who is the Senate Minority Leader.

Dr. Etuk, apart from being a politician, is an entrepreneur and the owner of the prestigious Fortune Secondary School, Uyo.

He is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State.

We wish the Distinguished Senator, a happy birthday!

See more photos after the cut…..

African Church pastor: I’m against re-election of state lawmaker because he doesn’t share money

A pastor with the African Church in Akwa Ibom State, Rev. Richard Peters, shocked his followers on different social media platforms on Sunday when he said that his constant attacks on a lawmaker in the state was because of the lawmaker’s refusal to share money to people.