Ibom Gazette

26/04/2022

IBOM METROPOLITAN POLYTECHNIC HOLDS INAUGURAL MATRICULATION.

Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo has matriculated her first set of students after securing accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

The matriculation ceremony which held at the sport grounds of the Polytechnic on Friday, 22nd April, 2022 had in attendance top dignitaries from all works of life including the state Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etebiet, the Chairman, board of trustees and founder of the Polytechnic, Engr. (Dr.) Victor Williams, The Permanent Secretary, State ministry of Education, Lady Rose Bassey among others.

Receiving the students formally into the Polytechnic, the Rector, Hon. Engr. Nnamonso Akpabio urged the students to imbibe the spirit of discipline and hardwork in everything they do in order to achieve their mission at the Polytechnic.

Engr Akpabio advised the matriculating students to be goal-oriented and pursue the objective for which they have come to the institution, stressing that their primary responsibility remains their academic pursuit.

“Your primary aim of coming to IMP is your academics. Study hard to justify whatever resources your parents and guardians have invested in you. Everything you need to excel in your academics have been provided by this institution”.

Engr. Akpabio further stressed that the institution has over the years grown to become one of the most sort after vocational and technical skills oriented institutions in the state and Niger Delta region with state of art infrastructure and training facilities to enhance learning and research.

He therefore tasks the students to put to use the facilities made available by the institution to ensure they come out in flying colors and become employable globally and locally as well as become good citizens of the state and country at large.

“The institution has made available adequate facilities including well equipped workshops and laboratories. There is an e-library here as well as free internet access. All these are made available for your use. Use them to facilitate your learning. This institution will provide you the needed technical skills and opportunities to not just become employable globally, but also to become employers of labor.”
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26/04/2022

Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic Holds Her Inaugural matriculation, Promises Quality Vocational and Technical Education In Akwa Ibom State, Niger Delta Region and Nigeria At Large.

Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic, Uyo has matriculated her first set of students after securing accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

14/04/2022

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Prof. Leo Daniel as the Vice- Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi.

13/04/2022

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Deacon Udom Emmanuel has pleaded with the Government and investors from the United Arab Emirate (UAE) to consider investing in different sectors of the state economy.

13/04/2022

IBOM METROPOLITAN POLYTECHNIC: THE REVOLUTION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA.

Vocational Education has proven over the years to be the backbone and driving force of the economy of any state and country as it provides the skills, trainings, knowledge and produces competent people capable of producing and using technology for industrial and economic development.

However, very few tertiary institutions across Nigeria offer students the opportunity to gain these useful skills and competence.

It is in light of the above and a commitment to provide top notch academic and technical trainings for the advancement of vocational education that Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic was established.

Located in the heart of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic sits on more than 10 hectares of land behind the state secretariat and boasts of modern workshops and equipments for all it’s engineering courses, adequate infrastructures, spacious and conducive environment, well equipped laboratories and up-to-date gadgets to enhance learning and research.

PROGRAMMES.

IMP offers full time and part time programme in Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences and Management. Upon graduation, students of the Polytechnic are also mobilized for the compulsory one year National Youth Service programme.

ADMISSION INTO IMP.

Candidates seeking admission into different programmes of the institution must obtain five (5) credits in mathematics, English and other subjects relevant to their preferred course of study in not more than two (2) sittings.
Admission is ongoing and form is obtainable at the school admin office. For more information and enquiries, call 08066302326, 08102965786

https://ibomgistgazette.com.ng/ibom-metropolitan-polytechnic-the-revolution-of-vocational-education-in-nigeria/

31/03/2022

Bill For An Act To Establish Federal University Of Technology, Ikot Abasi Passes Second Reading In The Senate

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University Of Technology, Ikot Abasi was passed through second reading on the floor of the Nigerian Senate. The bill, sponsored by the chairman, Senate Committee on petroleum upstream and senator representing Akwa Ibom North Ea...

19/03/2022

SUMMARY OF MAJOR EVENTS IN AKWA IBOM WITHIN THE WEEK

With the built up to the 2023 general elections gaining momentum in Akwa Ibom state, we take a look at the major events that happened in the state within the week.

17/03/2022

EFCC Confirms The Arrest Of Willie Obiano few hours after handing over to his successor, Prof. Charles Soludo.

The immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has been arrested by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

17/03/2022

A’Ibom 2023: TENSION AS GOV. EMMANUEL IS SET TO RESHUFFLE CABINET.

Fear and anxiety have gripped members of the Akwa Ibom State executive council as the Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel is set to reshuffle his cabinet.

The Governor made the announcement during the state executive council meeting which held at the Government House in Uyo today Thursday, March 17, 2022.

The Governor also hinted that the rejigging exercise which will see five commissioners eased out of office will also affect aids and other appointees.

With barely a year left before the end of his administration, the decision to reshuffle his cabinet according to sources close to the Government House, is to get rid of perceived elements who are no longer loyal to the Governor.

There are speculations that some cabinet members of the Udom’s administration are agrieved with the pattern with which the governor is running the state. They are also alleged not to be in agreement with the Governor’s choice of Umo Eno as his preferred successor and are secretly supporting other top aspirants like Obong Bassey Albert and Hon. Onofiok Luke who recently declared his intention.

The source also hinted that the Governor is not happy with recent happenings in the state citing issues that led to the sacking of the Chief of staff and the recent scuffles between the governor’s wife and some female members of the state executive council.

Earlier in the week, two commissioners viz-a-viz commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Akan Okon and the commissioner for Labour and Man Power Development, Pastor Sunny Ibuot resigned from office to chased their gubernatorial ambitions.

There has been tension and panic in the state since the Governor’s announcement of Umo Eno as his preferred successor with many members of his cabinet as well as party stakeholders in the state disagreeing with his choice.

https://ibomgistgazette.com.ng/aibom-2023-tension-as-gov-emmanuel-is-set-to-reshuffle-cabinet/

17/03/2022

Tension and anxiety grip commissioners as Gov. Udom Emmanuel conclude plans for rejigging cabinet.

Fear and anxiety have gripped members of the Akwa Ibom State executive council as the Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel is set to reshuffle his cabinet.

16/03/2022

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15/03/2022

But how did he do it??

14/03/2022

The honorable commissioner for Labour and Man Power Planning in the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council, Pastor Sunny Ibuot has resigned his position.

14/03/2022

The commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep seaport, Mr. Akan Okon, has resigned his position to focus on his governorship ambition.

11/03/2022

Youths in some parts of Akwa Ibom State have threatened to mar the 2023 general elections in their area over abandoned projects in their area.

07/03/2022

Moments from this month's edition of Singles' Frank Talk.

Following the demise of Pastor Ezekiel Atang, the senior pastor of God's House Of Refuge, there were speculations that this month's edition of Singles' Frank Talk will not hold.

05/03/2022

Phone thief caught and beaten in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa State Volunteer Security caught and flogged a suspected phone thief in the state.

04/03/2022

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have released a 30-man squad list to prepare for the World Cup Qualifying playoff tie against Ghana.

04/03/2022

Russia Insist on unseating the N***s in Ukraine in Favour of the Domass people.

Russia has stated that it will not abandon it's course to unseat the N***s in Ukraine.

04/03/2022

Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-Eyen has stated that the choice of Umo Eno by Gov. Udom Emmanuel as a preferred successor can not stand as it is the will of man.

02/03/2022

Youths of Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency have warned Governor Udom Emmanuel against breaching the existing harmony on governorship micro-zoning in the state.

02/03/2022

https://ibomgistgazette.com.ng/man-bags-life-imprisonment-for-killing-his-father-in-uyo/

Justice Bassey Nkanang of the Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced a 39-year-old Monday Effiong to life imprisonment in Uyo.

02/03/2022

https://ibomgistgazette.com.ng/esd-2023-ephraim-inyang-eyen-resumes-consultations/

The immediate past chief of staff to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-Eyen has resumed consultations for his senate ambition.

01/03/2022

Akwa United midfielder, Mayi Amanzah Ademe Seth proposed to his girlfriend, Blessing Karimu, on the pitch at the New Jos Stadium in Plateau State.

26/02/2022

This weekend will see match day 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2021/22 season played in many venues across the country.

23/02/2022

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22/02/2022

Gov. Udom bundles his Chief of Staff, Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-Eyen out of office.

The immediate past commissioner of works and chief-of-staff to Gov. Udom Emmanuel, Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-Eyen has be axed and bundled out of office by the Governor.

22/02/2022

Breaking: Akparawa Ephraim Inyang-Eyen sacked as CoS by Gov. Emmanuel

21/02/2022

The Senior Pastor and founder of The Lord's House of Refuge, Pastor Ezekiel Atang has been confirmed dead.

21/02/2022

Popular Nollywood Star Losses Dad

Nollywood actor and comedy skit maker, Nosa Rex Okunzuwa popularly called Baba Rex has lost his father to the cold hands of death.

20/02/2022

A man is set quit his 100k a month job that offered accommodation too. His wedding is soon approaching.

Is this a wise decision??

As his bride to be, what would be your advice to him?

20/02/2022

Akwa dampens Dakkada's survival hope with a 3-2 victory in the Ibom Derby played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

The week 14 of the 2021/2022 Nigerian Professional Football League saw Akwa United square up against their roommate Dakkada at the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium.

19/02/2022

The headline might be different but the news is still the same.

Who got the right headline??

18/02/2022

The chief of Staff to the governor Udom Emmanuel and former commissioner for works, Elder Ephraim Inyang-Eyen has declared his intention to represent the people of Eket Senatorial district in the 2023 general elections

17/02/2022

The Kingdom of Eswatini formerly known as Swaziland, a landlocked African country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique has issued a warning to male citizens to marry at least fives or risk jail terms.

17/02/2022

Defending champions Akwa United picked up a vital win away at Ikenne at pipping disposed league toppers, Remo Stars 1-0 at their own ground. Remo, who lost for the first…

16/02/2022

Prince Abasieyo resigned as Oro Think Tank Chairman.

The chairman of Oro Think Tank, Prince Chris Abasieyo has resigned his position. This followed his appointment as the campaign spokesperson of Maintain Peace Movement and Umo Eno campaign Organization.

16/02/2022

UCL: Mbappe's Brilliance Rescues Messi In Paris As Man City Run Riot In Lisbon

A late Kylian Mbappe's goal was enough to seal a deserving win for the Paris Saint-German after seven times Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi had missed a penalty earlier on.

15/02/2022

The Akwa Ibom State government has said the citing of BUA Petrochemical in the state will boost the economy of the state.