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09/09/2023

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS OFFICIAL ATTEMPT, READMANIA LONGEST MARRATHON READING ALOUD (145 HOURS)

30/08/2023

03/05/2023

These words of commendation from the State Chief Executive is an affirmation that the Eket Council’s helmsman, Hon. Akan Tommey, has lived the passion for service delivery since inaugurated. It speaks obviously of 2 years of painstaking support to boost SMEs, 2 years of improved human capacity development. 2 years of contributing to basic infrastructures, 2 years of unbroken educational support and 2 years of ideas that has unified the people, raise the bar in IGR, which in turn promotes a state of Utopia in the local government.

If you didn't hear Governor Udom Emmanuel declare continuity for Akan Tommey, listen and get sense.

19/04/2023

Success Story of the Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation in Akwa Ibom General Hospital.

27/02/2023

's numerous "hope" questions prior to the elections and the staring reality.
He actually saw tomorrow yesterday.

14/02/2023

By Segun Ogah The Rivers State command of the Nigerian Police Force, has commenced search for the escaped suspects linked to illegal bunkering activities in the Ogbogoro community of the state. The…

31/01/2023

Emilokan should be kept in a rehab for at least one week. I think the schizophrenia that leads to this consistent glossolalia is worsening. How dare you call , my Governor, who gave you all you needed for your campaign in A’Ibom ‘a small boy’? That is an insult

27/01/2023

Court sacks Senator Bassey Albert for defecting to YPP
..declares seat vacant, fines embattled Senator N5Million
..orders PDP to conduct bye-election in A'Ibom North-East Senatorial District

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Senator Bassey Albert Akpan from the Senate for defecting to the Young Progressives Party, YPP.

The court has also declared his seat vacant and has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant seat.

The Judge, Hon. Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu in a suit no FHC/ABJ/CS/1249/2022 between the plaintiff being the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the defendants including, Senator Bassey Albert, President of the Senate and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, dated Friday 20th January, 2023, ruled that the embattled Senator who was sponsored to the office of a Senator by the plaintiff, the PDP is no longer qualified to retain his seat in the Senate having resigned his membership of the PDP before the expiration of the period for which he was elected to represent the people of Akwa Ibom North- East Senatorial District.

Relying on section 65(2)[B] of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 the court declared Bassey Albert's seat vacant.

The Court has ordered INEC to conduct a bye-election within 14days of the ruling dated 20th January to fill the vacant seat occasioned by his sack.

Also, the Judge ordered Senator Bassey to “refund to the Senate of the National Assembly all monies, allowances, or other financial and material benefits paid, given or yielded to him after July 15, 2022.

The court ruling reads in parts; “This Honourable Court hereby grants an order of injunction restraining the 1st defendant from claiming to be parading himself as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District(otherwise known as Uyo Senatorial District) in the Senate”.

“The Ist defendant is to pay N5,000,000as cost of this suit to the plaintiff"(Five Million Naira)”.

21/01/2023

I am not into movies, but is it right for an actress after reading through a script in a given role, accepted the pay, played the role and turned out to disclaim that the role she played wasn’t her when the movie was aired, thus discrediting the movie? Mbok ROSE, I need help.

24/10/2022

27/09/2022

25/09/2022

Special Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State & Nigeria’s 62nd Independence. Theme: The Author & Finisher (Hebrews 12:2) at Ibom Hall Grounds.

26/08/2022

GOV EMMANUEL CELEBRATES PRELATE MBANG AT 86.

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has sent his hearty congratulations to the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, (CON) who turns 86 today.

In a statement released on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary and Senior Special Assistant, Media, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Emmanuel said “the State and the Nation have been blessed by your huge contributions in fostering inter- religious harmony, unity, peaceful coexistence and above all, the projection of our moral underpinnings.

“You have, since 2015, when fate brought me to the leadership of this State, stood by us, praying for the peace and development we now enjoy in our dear State.

“As you turn 86 today, on behalf of the Government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, I pray for continuous robust health and a sound mind.

“Happy Birthday our revered Prelate Mbang”!

19/08/2022

HEARTY CHEERS TO A DISTINCTIVE LEADER

Rt. Hon. Frank Archibong, You have been an inspiring history maker, archiver and outstanding positive record breaker.

Your leadership style is worthy of emulation. On behalf of my family and the entire good people of Ibeno local Government Area, I am glad to register my warmth felicitation alongside your numerous friends and well wishers as you celebrate your 47th birth anniversary today.

Obviously, history will forever reference you for your generous lifestyle, support and selfless contributions to community development, impacting on the lives of Akwa Ibomites and changing the fortune of the less privileged and widows without bias.

May the Lord multiply you in good health, stable blessing and wisdom for the task ahead.

Congratulations, and happy birthday Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Rt. Hon. Frank Archibong.

Signed:
High Chief Williams Mkpah,
Executive Chairman Ibeno LGA.

02/08/2022

" I Onofiok Luke cannot say no to this 12 paramount rulers and Ifim Ibom Ibibio, it will be a disrespect to our traditional stool. It is a difficult decision to take but as a person, i say to the request of Ifim Ibom Ibibio, I won't leave the party, I will stay and work with my brother Pastor Umo Eno"

11/06/2022

SPECIAL PROGRAMME PROMO

As Nigeria marks another democracy day, we present a documentary on the bold statements made by the Akwa Ibom State Governor in translating his creativity and vision to tangible dividends for his people.

Watch your weekly series, Akwa IbomRising, for “Gov Udom Emmanuel: Footprints on Marble”.
Showing On Channels TV,
DSTV 420, by 8.30pm tonight.

Powered by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

06/06/2022

GOV EMMANUEL CONDEMNS ATTACK ON ONDO WORSHIPPERS, CHARGES SECURITY AGENTS TO FISH OUT CULPRITS

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has commiserated the Government and people of Ondo State over the unfortunate violent attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, which left scores of worshippers dead, and several others severely wounded.

In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, Governor Emmanuel condemned the dastardly act, which has left several families in tears

The Governor commiserated with the families of the slain worshippers, the Government and the good people of Ondo State and prayed God to give them the strength to overcome their grief.
Governor Emmanuel sued for peace across the country, wondering how people could unleash such mayhem on innocent worshippers without any form of provocation.

“He further urged the law enforcement agents to smoke out and bring to justice, those behind the dastardly act”, the statement said.

02/03/2022

80th Birthday Cheers to our Dear Daddy G.O!

21/01/2022

We are an army of Nation Builders.
We are willing to work for the good of our land.

15/01/2022

BEING THE SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY,
MR. UDOM EMMANUEL, GOVERNOR, AKWA
IBOM STATE ON THE OCCASION OF THE
ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY,
JANUARY 15TH, 2022, THE CENOTAPH, UYO

PROTOCOL

We are gathered here today, as is being done all over the Nation, to celebrate and honour the sacrifices, patriotic fervour, gallantry and spirit of volunteerism of the Men and Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

It was the famed World War 2, hero, General George Patton who made this aptly reflective observation that “It is better to fight for something in life than to die for nothing”.

The brave warriors we are honouring today, believed in something, an ideal or causes higher than their collective or personal interest, and that’s why they elected through volunteerism, not by conscription to sign up to fight for the preservation of our territorial integrity against foreign or domestic enemies.

These gallant men and of course women, went into battle fields spread across the world knowing full well that, they may pay the ultimate price which most did, but because they believed in something - our unity, our freedom, the capacity for us to live in peace and harmony, they willingly offered to pay the ultimate sacrifice. Today, as Benjamin Disraeli once said, we are the heirs and heiress or those who have earned the “inheritance of a great example” they set.

Perhaps it is pertinent to ask: Have we rewarded these brave and gallant men and women who even as we speak are being shot at, attacked and killed by such non-state actors as Boko Haram, bandits, agents of separatist movements or those who are at different theatres of war outside our shores? Have we correspondingly appreciated and rewarded them for their labour and sacrifices? What have we done to show in practical terms that the labour, the toil, the psychological scars, the emotional trauma which invariably led to such post-war stress syndrome as depression, su***de etc., were not in vain?

It is one thing for us to gather here every year to eulogize these patriotic and brave men and women, but as Ronald Reagan once enjoined “if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice”.

On our part, we have shown in practical terms our deep appreciation for the sacrifices our gallant patriots made. We are grateful for the deep collaboration we have enjoyed from the Nigerian Armed Forces especially those with command locations in our State, such as the 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, and other arms of the Services. That we are nationally celebrated as one of the most peaceful States in the nation is a testament to the cooperation we have received form the Armed Forces and other allied security agencies.

We have to date, built 168 blocks of flats for the Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army Battalion located in Ibagwa; we have done the water reticulation aimed at ensuring the residents of the barracks have clean water. We are determined to intervene in other quality of life projects. This is, just a little effort on our part to show that we appreciate the sacrifices the Men and Officers of the Nigeria Armed Forces are making to keep us safe and secure.

Let me use this opportunity to appeal to our people to eschew tendencies that helped provide the ferment for conflicts. We are a nation rich in diversity, and our diversity should represent our strength and not platforms to enlarge our fault lines or differences. God has given us all that we need to succeed and excel. We must weld and meld these layers of our diversity and knit together a tapestry of oneness, brotherhood and unity based on justice, equity and fairness.

Most of the issues that led to conflicts where these gallant patriots paid with their lives could have been resolved if we had listened to one another and appreciated the concerns and grievances our aggrieved compatriots had brought to the table of discussion. Unfortunately, we were stuck in our set of demands and were unwilling to make compromises. We must learn to jaw-jaw instead of war-war.

Today, our nation is faced with some of those similar sentiments that had led us to fight one another, and the drum beat and rhetoric of division are being beaten and enlarged by various echo-chambers. We must neuter these divisive and incendiary rhetoric and agree to build a nation that our founding fathers had envisioned, based on our diversity and inherent greatness.

As we get ready to elect our next set of leaders, let us be reminded that national interest should and must trump or override our personal or group interest and those things that may heat upon the polity and strain the cords of our unity must ne avoided. We cannot afford another national conflict; we cannot afford to send our youths to fight over issues that could have been addressed peacefully in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

May the labour and sacrifices of those we are gathered here today to celebrate NEVER be in vain. We salute their patriotism, we salute their bravery, we salute their sacrifices and we owe them our everlasting gratitude.

God bless the Nigerian Armed Forces, God bless Akwa Ibom State and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

19/12/2021