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Congratulations to Ibom Air once again, as another brand new Airbus 220-300 has landed Uyo today, 20/August....
20/08/2024

Congratulations to Ibom Air once again, as another brand new Airbus 220-300 has landed Uyo today, 20/August....

QGOVERNOR ENO RECEIVES NEW AIRBUS A220-300, ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW AVIATION VILLAGEThe Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor...
20/08/2024

QGOVERNOR ENO RECEIVES NEW AIRBUS A220-300, ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW AVIATION VILLAGE

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has announced plans for an Aviation Village near the Victor Attah International Airport.

Speaking at the airport during a brief ceremony to receive a new A220- 300 series aircraft for the state-owned Ibom Air, the Governor said the growth and expansion of Ibom Air, is worth celebrating and enjoined all Akwa Ibomites to always remain grateful to God for the airline.

He harped on the need to always show gratitude saying, "we will always gather to celebrate growth, hard work, commitment and dedication because Ibom Air is the pride of Akwa Ibom State.

"As part of our efforts to expand the aviation ecosystem in Akwa Ibom, we will in the next few weeks, flag off the construction of the aviation village for an estate that will accommodate aviation workers because they need to reside near the airport as we are planning to go on 24 hours operation.

“The housing estate will come with schools, hospitals and other amenities so that all of our aviation staff will live close to the airport.

Reflecting on the success story of the airline since inception five years ago, Pastor Eno said, “Ibom Air remains a model of how best Government should run business and we will soon use the same model in the State owned Specialist Hospital.”

In line with his promise to ‘connect the dots’ and put the facilities to rapid use, the Governor assured that, "we are working towards ensuring the completion of the maintenance, repairs and overhaul hanger, MRO as well as the new international terminal building,” while also announcing plans to remodel the airport clinic in line with the new international standard of the airport.

He paid glowing tributes to the immediate past Governor and visioner of the airline business, Mr Udom Emmanuel for his resilience in establishing the airline, despite the barrage of criticisms that trailed the vision.

“He received a lot of attacks like we are receiving now in some of the strategic projects we are bringing to the State.

“But he (Udom Emmanuel) was focused and undaunted, today even the worst critic of this airline, I see them on this airline.”

He said that the airline currently owns 7 aircrafts and none is leased, describing the feat as a product of vision and focus which every leader should strive to imbibe.

The Governor commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to supporting the State and its programmes.

“ I salute all of our past leaders. His Excellency Arc. Obong Victor Attah that the airport is rightly named after and His Excellency Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate president of Nigeria for their pioneering roles in conceptualizing and constructing this airport and other facilities we find today in the state."

Promising to always remain supportive of the airline, he said his government will continue to place premium on tourism and other investment opportunities in State, saying the State is destination of choice.

He commended the security agencies, the royal fathers and religious leaders, the youths and elders for the role in making the State to remain peaceful.

Earlier, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Captain Mfon Udom and the Chairman of Ibom Air, Mr ImoAbasi Jacob, had said, the arrival of an additional A220 – 300 series Airbus to the fleet of Ibom Air was a timely needed boost that will improve the efficiency of flight schedule of the airline.

“Beyond adding two new destinations to the routes of Ibom Air later this year, the aircraft will boost services on existing routes,” said Captain Udom who also thanked the financial partners, Fidelity Bank and Union Bank, who helped facilitate the acquisition of the new aircraft.

He said the new plane was different from the earlier ordered ten new A220-300 series aircraft and that when the nine remaining previously expected aircraft arrive, the Airline would boast of 11 A220 airplanes.

Also speaking, Charles Nwoke, Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank, identified “schedule reliability and inhouse inflight service”, makes Ibom Air able to compete favourably with international airlines.
On the basis of its reliability, Fidelity Bank is proud to support the growth and expansion of the airline.

“I commend the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for his huge contribution, in sustaining the vision of Ibom Air,” he said, while also commending Union Bank for also financially investing in the purchase of the plane.

Prayers of goodwill was received from the royal fathers in the State, who spoke through the President General of the Supreme Council of Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers and Oku Ibom Ibibio, Dr. Solomon Etuk.

Press Release GOVERNOR ENO CONGRATULATES AKWA IBOM-BORN NEW DEPUTY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION The Akwa Ibom Stat...
07/08/2024

Press Release

GOVERNOR ENO CONGRATULATES AKWA IBOM-BORN NEW DEPUTY COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has felicitated an indigene of the State, Inyang Essien Anietum on her elevation to the position of Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration Service.

In a message of felicitation released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno congratulated her for being the first Akwa Ibomite to attain that top position in the Nigerian Immigration Service.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, I join your family, colleagues and associates to congratulate you most heartily on your well- deserved elevation to the position of Deputy Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, the first Akwa Ibom indigene to be so elevated.”

Governor Eno who described her elevation as a product of hardwork, discipline and diligence in the course of service to her fatherland, also lauded the can-do Akwa Ibom spirit she has been identified with.

The Governor expressed regrets at his inability to attend the DCGI’s formal decoration ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday due to “a long planned official State engagement outside the country”, however promised to receive and celebrate the Amazon, upon his return to the State.

“I will be available and ready to receive you and celebrate you anytime you are in Akwa Ibom.”

“Once again, congratulations our dear Sister!

“Akwa Ibom indeed is Rising.”

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE, UYO
07:08:24

AKWA IBOM LOCAL COMMUNITIES DISOWN PLANNED MASSIVE PROTESTS, COMMEND GOV ENO ON PALLIATIVES More communities in Akwa Ibo...
31/07/2024

AKWA IBOM LOCAL COMMUNITIES DISOWN PLANNED MASSIVE PROTESTS, COMMEND GOV ENO ON PALLIATIVES

More communities in Akwa Ibom State have continued to voice their disapproval of the planned mass protests in the country.

During the distribution of 48,000 bags of rice palliatives, as well as 4,800 bags of garri to the 2,272 villages in the ten federal constituencies of the State, the various villages expressed their deep gratitude and excitements, offering words of prayers to Governor Eno.

While they appreciated the relief materials, which included 20 bags of rice for each village and two bags of garri, they voiced their resentment to the speculated nationwide protest march. The local leaders conveyed that the governor’s efforts have already made a substantial difference, and there was no need for further protest.

At each local government, the community leaders made it clear that the Governor’s initiatives have greatly improved their situation, reflecting a widespread approval of his work and a rejection of calls for protest, while the Governor’s senior special Assistant on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso urged them to continue maintaining the peace in their locales to attract further development to their areas.

“You didn’t protest when Governor Eno brought these rise, you didn’t protest when the Governor intensified the scale of sustained payment of gratuities, you didn’t protest to bring His Excellency to start building 400 homes for the homeless, model schools and hospitals as well as provide free food through the bulk purchase agencies. This means that he is compassionate and is already thinking ahead for your welfare”, Dr Ndueso said.

In Ini Local Government Area at the council headquarters,Odoro Ikpe, the Transition Committee Chairman Comrade Inibehe Umah, on behalf of the Elders, youths and traditional rulers has stated that the sons and daughters of Ini LGA will not participate in the alleged nationwide protest.

Similarly the transition chairman of Essien Udim local government area Anthony Luke has also stated that the youths, women and men rather than join in any nationwide protest against government, will continue to support the Government adding that their belief was in peace and dialogue.

The Obot Akara stakeholders led by their Transition Committee chairman, Anietie Ibritam, and Secretary, Obong Leo Okure while highlighting the benefits enjoyed from the state government, assured that their area was not among those that would witness any protest.

The palliative distribution initiative continued on Tuesday in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area with the distribution of 1,420 bags of rice and 140 bags of garri to 71 villages.

Local leaders and stakeholders in Ikot Abasi expressed profound gratitude for the aid but also voiced strong opposition to the planned nationwide protests. Ettebom Nsikan Etokudim said, “I thank Governor Umo Eno and President Tinubu for delivering this palliative at such a critical time. The assistance has come when it is most needed, and the people of Ikot Abasi are very appreciative.”

Mrs. Elizabeth Ekot, Vice Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Council, highlighted the significance of the distribution, saying, “The people of Ikot Abasi are extremely pleased. The governor’s action is commendable. This assistance will help women feed their families, and we pray for the governor’s continued health and prosperity.”

Mr Ubon Okonya, Transition Secretary of Ikot Abasi LGA, also expressed his thanks: “We have received 1,420 bags of rice and 140 bags of garri for distribution across the 71 villages. We are delighted and grateful for this palliative aid from our governor. His kindness and goodwill towards the people of Ikot Abasi are deeply appreciated.”

For Etop Udoette, Personal Assistant to the Governor on New Media, “I want to thank Governor Eno for his efforts to alleviate poverty in the state. In addition to the support from President Tinubu, the governor has increased the quantity of rice and garri distributed.

In Ibeno local government, the transition chairman Emmanuel Ibok and representatives of the Ibeno traditional fathers, also stated that the people of Ibeno would have chosen to protest against companies who are unable to employ their qualified youths, rather than protest against the government as Pastor Umo Eno has been very proactive in catering for their needs.

At Eket local government area, the stakeholders through the immediate past Secretary of the local government transition committee, Usoh Hanson, commended the Governor for the gesture to the people of the area, maintaining that the food items will cushion the effect of the biting economy in the 72 villages of the area.

Governor Umo Eno’s commitment to the well-being of Akwa Ibom State residents has become increasingly apparent through his various initiatives aimed at enhancing local living conditions. His dedication is exemplified by projects such as Arise Compassionate Homes, which underscore his compassion for the homeless and the free food to the neediest across the State.

In a recent demonstration of his commitment, Governor Eno significantly increased the palliative aid brought to the State by the federal government, by doubling the 24,000 bags of rice provided by President Tinubu to 48,000 bags. This generous allocation ensured that every village in the state receives 20 bags of rice and two bags of garri each.

It is not surprising that the people of the State have maintained a stand against joining in the nationwide protest against the government. Having seen the strong display of compassion to the people especially the vulnerable and the downtrodden across the rural communities through compassionate homes for the homeless, modern primary healthcare facilities, model primary schools and farm inputs to farmers and free food to the neediest through the new bulk purchase agency.

This compassion was further demonstrated in his doubling of palliatives sent by the federal government to the state government from the initial 24,000 bags of rice to 48,000 bags evoking passionate words of appreciation from everyone; men, youths, leaders and women across the state.

Other local government areas like Nsit Atai, Uyo and Ikono also vented their disapproval of the anticipated mass protest in their areas and vouched to continue supporting the State Government led by Governor Eno

WHY GOV ENO DESERVES OUR SUPPORT FOR EIGHT YEARS -ESSIEN UDIM COUNCIL BOSS…distributes 2,700 bags of rice The transition...
31/07/2024

WHY GOV ENO DESERVES OUR SUPPORT FOR EIGHT YEARS -ESSIEN UDIM COUNCIL BOSS
…distributes 2,700 bags of rice

The transition chairman of Essien Udim local government area Anthony Luke has stated that rather than join in any nationwide protest against government, the youths, women and men will continue to deliver support for the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for eight uninterrupted years.

He said through constant peace and dialogue, his people believe they will always get the best of governance from Pastor Eno.

He made this pronouncements on Tuesday while delivering 2700 bags of rice and 270 bags of garri to 135 villages in Essien Udim.

Dr Luke appreciated the Governor for not just being a compassionate leader who has built compassionate homes for the vulnerable but for also giving inputs to farmers to encourage his back to farm initiative.

He said that Governor Eno is currently constructing a 17.5 km road linking Essien Udim and Etim Ekpo even after previously flagging off another road linking Okon clan to Ndot Ikot clan.

“I want to specially thank the president of the federal republic of Nigeria for gifting us these palliatives in such a critical time and our Governor Pastor Eno for doubling up the palliatives received from the federal government to ensure it is enough for the people”,he said.

He recounted that “Uyo senatorial district supported our brother in Essien Udim to serve as a Governor in Akwa Ibom for eight years and so we are also out to support the Governor, Pastor Eno who is from Uyo Senatorial District to carry out all his projects which cuts across the state and this will be for eight years.”

“The federal government has been fair to us, gifting our son the senate presidency, why should we protest”?

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation Dr. Essien Ndueso commended the leadership of the area for embracing peace and assured that Governor Eno was ready to continue doing more for them.

In their respective remarks, the village head of Ukana Uwa East and the Coordinator Conference of village heads, Edidem Akpan Essien with delight thanked God to have been alive to witness such an initiative by both the Federal and State Governments and prayed God to bless the leaders.

The Ikot Akpan Ntia Women Leader Vice President Grace Effiong Udo who spoke on behalf of the women thanked Pastor Eno for being a compassionate leader and prayed God to bless and sustain his administration.

Nationwide Protest: Gov Eno Urges Youths to Maintain Peace .. as Youths, Students, NLC, TUC Opt Out of the Planned Prote...
31/07/2024

Nationwide Protest: Gov Eno Urges Youths to Maintain Peace
.. as Youths, Students, NLC, TUC Opt Out of the Planned Protest

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has urged youths and residents of the State to maintain peace to enable the State achieve its economic development plans as contained in the ARISE Agenda.

Addressing a cross section of critical stakeholders drawn from youth groups, Students, Market Association, NLC and TUC, Civil Society Organizations, and others in Uyo, the Governor acknowledged that it is a constitutional right of citizens to assemble and peacefully protest certain acts of government, but appealed that the State will benefit more in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

He noted that the State under his leadership has made commited effort to improve the welfare of Akwa Ibom people through various interventions especially in the areas of government - labour relations, humanitarian initiatives, youth empowerment schemes, palliative, agriculture, education, healthcare services and other capital projects executed, stressing that the State's status as one of the most peaceful has attracted tourists and investors.

"Let me also emphasize that we are a peaceful State and we have maintained this hard-won peace, over the years. I want to appeal, if at all, you will participate in the planned protest, (since youth from a number of States have opted out), to please do so peacefully. You must ensure that miscreants and hoodlums do not hijack your protest.

"The question, however remains: Should the protest actually take place here, given our people-friendly disposition, our deep and abiding concerns for the welfare of our people, the workers in the public service, the care for the poor and the most vulnerable, our intentional concentration of resources to giving hope to the hopeless, and the ARISE Compassionate Homes we have built.

"We have paid over N22 billion gratuities to the retired Primary School, Local Government and State Civil Service retirees and N50 thousand stipend to the elderly in our ARISE Elderly Care Initiative.

"Our free voucher programme through our Bulk Purchase Agency has so far touched 314, 422 families in the state, the social transfers to the aged, physically challenged, chronically ill, widows has equally impacted and touched over two hundred thousand beneficiaries drawn from the revised Social Register.

"We have also paid wage award for three months to cushion the effect of the high cost of living arising from the removal of fuel subsidy.

"We paid the 13 month salary tagged ’Enomber’ last December and about a month ago, had paid 1.1 billion Naira as bonus to all public service workers to mark the ‘Public Service Week.’ We have commissioned 236 Grace Estate, as a fulfillment of government’s promise to provide low to middle-income housing schemes for civil servants. 150 of those units are to be given free through a raffle draw after the payment of N50,000 Expression of Interest. I am informed that, the programme is ongoing.

"We have released 2023 promotion and increased the pensions of those who retired before 2012. We have approved the release of the outstanding 7.7 percent Contributory Pension to contributors. The conduct of Service-wide examinations in preparation for the 2024 promotions have been approved," he said.

The Governor further enumerated other achievements to include; donation of 36 fully-furnished two-bedroom bungalows equipped with solar powered borehole, solar electricity and business support grant of N500,000 to each of the beneficiaries. 164 more of such homes are to be completed this second year, and 400 homes at the end of the first term.

While enumerating many other strides of the State government, the State Chief Executive appealed to the youths and all Akwa Ibomites to join hands with government to further on its development initiative for the good of all.

In their separate remarks, the youth groups, students, market association and organised labour commended the Governor for his commitment to the people's welfare and the general development of the State and assured that they were not part of the organizers of the planned protest and will not take part in it.

Similarly, Mr. Harry Udoh who represented the CSOs commended the governor's efforts at impacting every sector of the society through palliative, bursary, skill training and empowerment, prompt payment of salaries, and other entitlements to workers, and appealed for fairness and judicious distribution of palliative.

Also speaking, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President-General of the Akwa Ibom Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Ntenyin Solomon Etuk acknowledged that the Governor has been very intentional in his development efforts, adding that the protest was not necessary in Akwa Ibom and urged everyone to continue to support him for more dividends of democracy.

On his part, the State commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara said the police and other sister agencies were ready to provide the necessary protection to all including those who wish to protest, while reeling off conditions they must meet to do so.

He urged everyone to go about their legitimate businesses and to remain peaceful and law-abiding.

VILLAGES IN ETIM EKPO, ABAK LGAs RECEIVE FEDERAL/STATE GOVERNMENT FOOD LARGESE76 villages of Etim Ekpo and 98 villages o...
31/07/2024

VILLAGES IN ETIM EKPO, ABAK LGAs RECEIVE FEDERAL/STATE GOVERNMENT FOOD LARGESE

76 villages of Etim Ekpo and 98 villages of Abak Local Government Areas today took delivery of twenty bags of rice and two bags of garri each in the ongoing Federal/Akwa Ibom State Government food support programme to help vulnerable families cushion the biting impact of current economic realities.

Supervising the food distribution in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, the Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. Ekpuk Eshiet lauded the thoughtfulness of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno at reaching out to citizens at a time purchasing power of families have terribly dwindled.

Reading the riot act to traditional rulers and community leaders whose responsibility it is to ensure the items get to the neediest, Eshiet warned that every deserving beneficiary of the food programme should be captured in the sharing, regardless of political affiliation.

In Abak LGA, the exercise went on smoothly, as different villages took delivery of food items allocated to them, with the transition committee chairman who was represented by the secretary, Hon Nathaniel Sam, hailed the commitment of the federal and state government to the welfare of citizens.

Traditional rulers and community leaders from both LGAs commended the orderly manner the council helmsmen handled the distribution, noting that the intervention would alleviate extreme hunger and cushion impact of the downward economic realities, while calling for support to Government programmes and policies.

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TWENTY AKWA IBOM WOMEN BENEFIT FROM TEN MILLION NAIRA RENEWED HOPE INITIATIVE WOMEN AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME

The wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has disbursed five hundred thousand naira each to 20 female farmers selected across the three Senatorial Districts of the State.

The cash empowerment aimed at encouraging women’s involvement in Agriculture, falls under the Renewed Hope Initiative, Women Agricultural Support Programme recently launched in Uyo for the South South region, by the Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries at Government House Uyo, the state RHI Co - ordinator, Pastor Patience Eno said the sum of N10 million disbursed to the 20 women farmers in the state, will boost food security and empower them to expand their agricultural interventions, ranging from crop farming, poultry and animal husbandry to fish farming.

While stating that women play a crucial role in fostering sustainability and availability of affordable food, Pastor Patience Eno commended the Nations First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for prioritizing the welfare of female farmers throughout the country, as well as the upkeep and well being of the Elderly and persons living with disabilities, especially those at the grassroots.

“This support is for you to add to your existing farms to increase the volume of your production. This means that your business will flourish and you will expand to include other products “, the Governors wife added.

She said as a way of supporting the activities of the Renewed Hope Initiative for the Elderly, an offshoot of the humanitarian engagement of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, where 100 elders benefitted from the sum of one hundred thousand naira each, her husband the Governor has replicated same, through the Arise Initiative for the Elderly, where the sum of #50,000 is released monthly to six hundred Senior Citizens across the state.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Margaret Edem, stated that women in agriculture often face numerous challenges including limited access to resources, commending the wife of the President for her humanitarian efforts in supporting female farmers in rural communities. She urged the beneficiaries to apply the funds received to the expansion of their existing agricultural projects, to complement efforts by the Akwa Ibom State Government to provide affordable food.

Mrs Edem who thanked the Governors wife for facilitating the disbursement through the Ministry for documentation and monitoring purposes, also thanked the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for the periodic distribution of largesse and welfare packages under the ARISE Agenda for the vulnerable in the state.

The beneficiaries thanked Senator Oluremi Tinubu for reaching out to support their agricultural ventures irrespective of political affiliations, pledging to apply the funds to the expansion and improvement of their farm operations.

They also thanked the farmer friendly Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for the various agricultural interventions for farmers in rural communities and his wife Patience Eno, for facilitating the release of the funds to them, assuring that food will be available, affordable and accessible in Akwa Ibom State.

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Office of the Wife of Governor, AKS
July 3, 2024

GOV ENO’S RAIN OF COMPASSIONATE SHELTER FALLS ON NSIT ATAI WIDOWIn a heartwarming display of compassion, Akwa Ibom State...
03/07/2024

GOV ENO’S RAIN OF COMPASSIONATE SHELTER FALLS ON NSIT ATAI WIDOW

In a heartwarming display of compassion, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has handed over a fully furnished two-bedroom bungalow to Madam Atim Udo Peter, a widow in Ikot Edebe Village, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, who, until the intervention, lived in a very debasing shelter.

Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong, the Governor, while handing over keys, house documents and N500,000 business support grant to support Madam Atim's farming business, said the compassionate homes are his administration’s commitment to empower citizens living below average.

Stakeholders in the area, including the Commissioner for Housing, Otuekong Rapheal Bassey, Deputy State Chairman of PDP, Hon. Lawrence Udosen, Transition Committee Chairman, Lady Emem Ibanga, Member representing Nsit Atai in AKHA, Prince Aniefiok Attah, and Paramount Ruler, HRM Edidem Peter Effiong, expressed appreciation to the Governor for his numerous developmental projects in the area and applauded his compassionate disposition, which they said has brought hope and relief to the indigent.

In a project overview, Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Services, Prince Nsikanabasi Umoekpo, said the team searched for a beneficiary and found Madam Atim, who was without a home. He said the house is a fully-furnished two-bedroom bungalow, built to specification, with solar power, a borehole, and an external kitchen.

Responding, a visibly elated beneficiary, Madam Atim was overwhelmed with gratitude, narrating how her condition had been devastating until God brought the Governor to her aid. She thanked the Governor for changing her story and prayed for God's continuous blessing upon him.

LG Elections: Governor Eno Urges Stakeholders to Field Competent, Popular Aspirants .. says women to get 40 percent slot...
02/07/2024

LG Elections: Governor Eno Urges Stakeholders to Field Competent, Popular Aspirants
.. says women to get 40 percent slot, free forms

As primaries for the local government elections draw closer, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has urged stakeholders in the different local government areas to present competent and popular aspirants that will ensure smooth victories at the polls.

Speaking at the July edition of Government House monthly Covenant Service held at Banquet Hall, Uyo, he said it was the position of the PDP to give 40 percent of the available positions to women adding that to further encourage women participation, forms will be handed to them free of charge.

He reminded interested aspirants to carry out necessary checks to ensure that they are favoured by the zoning arrangement before throwing their hat into the ring, stressing that no one would be held liable for any unguided electioneering expenditure.

Speaking further, the Governor announced that the board of State Insurance Agency will be inaugurated today July 2, 2024 adding that given the increasing cases of health challenges, it was advisable to have a health insurance for ease of getting treatment.

He appreciated the homilist, Rev. Emem Jacob, the clergies, and everyone who participated in the July edition of the Covenant Service, saying that God is doing great things in the State through the prayers of the faithful, assuring that the State will continue to pray and depend on God for the greater good of the State.

In his message centered on the theme, "The journey is too great," taken from 1 Kings 19: 7, Rev. Emem Jacob harped on the importance of impacting lives, and mentorship, adding that Christians should not leave the world full but empty.

🚫PROGRAMME PROMOWatch Channels TV by 8:30pm today for a recap of some major activities of Governor Umo Eno and the ARISE...
29/06/2024

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Watch Channels TV by 8:30pm today for a recap of some major activities of Governor Umo Eno and the ARISE Agenda in the last one week.

HappyFATHER'S DAYto a Golden FatherPriest//Prophet of GodEntrepreneur//PhilanthropistIndustrialist//AdministratorAuthor/...
16/06/2024

Happy
FATHER'S DAY
to a Golden Father

Priest//Prophet of God
Entrepreneur//Philanthropist
Industrialist//Administrator
Author//Mentor//Motivator
Politician//Governor & Father Of The Golden Era Of Akwa Ibom State

His Excellency,
PASTOR UMO BASSEY ENO
The Executive Governor,
Akwa Ibom State.

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