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14/08/2024

12/08/2024

Ibom Air Addresses Recent Allegations and Provides Clarity.

Dear Valued Customer,

Ibom Air has become aware of recent allegations concerning our handling of flight check-ins and ticketing procedures and unfounded accusations of ticket racketeering at our Port Harcourt station. We categorically reject these baseless claims. Our staff operate with the highest level of integrity and are committed to serving our customers fairly and transparently. This commitment is at the core of our operations, and we will continue to ensure that our ticketing process remains transparent. It has become necessary to use this opportunity to educate our passengers and the public on some aviation rules.

Flight Closures: It is our policy, in keeping with international standards, that check-ins close 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights. This ensures timely departures and minimizes delays. We highly recommend that passengers arrive on time for their flights to make for a comfortable and stress-free travel experience.

Handling of Go-Show Passengers: We adhere to IATA’s guidelines in handling 'Go-show' passengers. These passengers arrive early without a pre-booked ticket and are duly informed if the flight is full.

It is strictly their informed decision to be waitlisted as “Go show” passengers, and they are accommodated only if seats are available after all booked, early, and on-time passengers have been served.

Corruption Allegations: Ibom Air operates under strict ethical standards, and our staff are prohibited from engaging in any form of racketeering or corruption. We ensure our ticketing process is transparent and secure, leaving no room for such practices. Any attempt to undermine these standards will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken.

We value your trust in Ibom Air and are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining the highest service standards. We will continue to act in the best interest of passengers while upholding operational excellence in our industry.



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28/07/2024

PROTECT AND DEFEND THE INTEREST OF THE PDP AT ALL TIMES - Senator Bob

From Ubium North Ward 3

The Political Leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob, has called on elected Ward officials of the PDP to protect and defend the interest of the party at all times.

He said that they have to reciprocate the trust and confidence reposed in them by working in the best interest of the PDP at all times. This, according to him, include working hard to bring party faithful together and act in a way that will attract new members new to the party.

Senator Bob who was speaking during the PDP Ward Congress in Ubium North Ward Three added that they have to be loyal to the PDP and be ready to implement all party directives to the letter.

He used the occasion to introduce two new members of the party in the Ward in the persons of Professor Utibeabasi Stephen and his Dr (Engr) Bliss U. Stephen.

While conducting the election to the Ward offices, the returning officer for the Ward, Hon. Ukpong Michael Ukpong, charged party members to be orderly as election was going to be conducted into all Ward offices of the party.

In his acceptance speech, the Ward Chairman elect, Hon (Deacon) Itoro Etukudo, thanked the party for the trust and confidence reposed in him and his team and pledged to be loyal to the party and live up to the dictates of the PDP in the Ward.

Also elected at the Ward Congress were Lydia Anthony Ononyo, Deputy Chairman, Ime Ufot Ibiok, Secretary, Samuel Samuel Udo, Assistant Secretary, Ukara Akpandem Essien, Publicity Secretary and Unyime Lazarus, Organizing Secretary.

Others included Enobong Udoedem Etuk, Women Leader, Uwem Sunday, Financial Secretary, Ime Okon Ukpong, Treasurer, Saviour Nse Peter, Youth Leader, Joe Unaowo Etukudo, Legal Adviser and Ubong Effiong Nelson, Auditor.

Five ex-officio members were also elected. They were Alice Uko Sam, Ex-officio 1, Mfon Aniefiok Ukpe, Ex-officio 2, Monday Monday Udofia, Ex-officio 3, Ekpedeme Ime Ibok, Ex-officio 4 and Gregory Samuel Etukudo, Ex-officio 5.

The Congress also elected three adhoc delegates in the persons of Mr Nsikan Johnny, Apostle (Mrs) Alice Pius Adam and Engr. Idongesit Phillip.

Also from Ibiakpan Obotim Ward 1
Polycarp Umoh and 17 others Emerge Ward Chairman , Executive Members

On the directives and approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Party today was declared for ward congress, a day for party members to elect their leaders at the ward level who will pilot the affairs of this great party.

In his opening address the Political Leader
Hon. Chris Ekpo thank God for a wonderful day,
The Grace to see all of the people again in good health. He also made glowing remarks in great appreciation to the Leader of the Party in Akwa Ibom State His Excellency Governor Umo Eno for his unrelenting efforts to unite the party since he took over as the Chief Executive.

Ekpo who is a former Chairman of Council reiterated his love and commitment towards all of the party members reassuring them of a free and transparent exercise through the conduct of elections for ward executive members.

Returning officers as led by Comrade Kanny Okoko in the witness of INEC official took over the election process from accreditation of voters with party membership cards which due process was followed and commencement of voting for positions by an acceptable A4 format with head counts of credible votes for each of the offices contested in the election.

At the end of this beautiful exercise the returning officers announced Polycarp Umoh winner of the ward Chairmanship Position with three hundred and five votes (305) recorded in his favour with (17) executive members who all went unopposed and all returned elected.

In his acceptance speech Comrade Polycarp Umoh returned Glory to Almighty God for his benevolence, grace to be among the living to see a day like this and the fair weather which made the events a memorable outing.

Speaking further he thanked Governor Umo Eno for leading the party with love and dignity, also appreciated Leaders and Stakeholders for their cooperation and support for accepting him to lead the party in this dispensation while promising to remain focused, loyal, trust worthy and very dedicated to all party affairs.

Critical Stakeholders who were in attendance are as follows: Engr. Sylvanus Udoh Chairman of Board AKROIMA, Engr. Revinus - Transition Secretary, Hon.(Mrs) Bassey - Transition Member, Hon.Polycarp - Ward PA to the Governor, Hon.Ubong Inyang - Secretary of Caucus Nsit Ubium LGA, Hon. Aniebiet Essien, Hon. Mfoniso Bassey , Hon.Ubong Mboho ,
Mr Christiana Thompson ,Hon. Emmanuel Harry, Elder Williams Isong , Comr. Saviour Nathaniel amongst other youths & women stakeholders.

From Ibiakpan Obotim Ward 2
Mr. Jephath Tom, emerged the chairman, in his reaction, thanked the leaders and members of the party for trusting him with the responsibility of leading the ward.

He particularly thanked Governor Eno for making out time to also file behind him to ensure his success in the exercise and promised to ensure absolute loyalty by placing the party interest above other interest in the exercise of his duties.

The leader of the party in Akwa Ibom State, governor Eno commended the members of the PDP across the state for maintaining decorum and ensuring smooth and successful conduct of the ward congress, while charging the newly elected officers to live up to expectations in line with the confidence reposed on them by their fellow party men.

"From the report we have received across the state, Congress went well and all the party guidelines and principles were observed. We have our party representatives from Abuja, independent observers, INEC is around. So all the requirements were met. It's been a very peaceful congress and we trust God that's how it will continue", the Governor affirmed.

He described the exercise as the beginning of building a new structure for the party and cautioned the executives and members against any diabolic oath of allegiance to any particular person, other than the oath of office to serve the party.

"now we have started the process of setting up a brand new structure for the party and we please request that all our team and all our people that are elected will do their work and be loyal to the party. Don't go and take oath from anybody. The only oath is your swearing-in to the office today. What the party directs let everyone do that. The party is supreme. What the party wants is what will happen, not your personal opinion."

At Ikot Inyang Eti Primary School, Ndiya Ward 1, Mr. Ubong Asudor, emerged Ward Chairman in a transparent and orderly process,

In their speeches, the newly-elected ward chairman as well as all the party executives at the ward level, in one voice, affirmed their commitment in supporting the party and giving their best to the progress of the party.

The ward leader, Capt Iniobong Ekong who is the commissioner for lands and other stakeholders in the ward were present to witness the process.
He advised the newly elected ward Exco to carry the party's image at all times and avoid such character that will bring down the image of the party.
Capt Ekong, sued for love, togetherness and unity in order for the PDP to remain strong. He commended the peaceful conduct of the ward congress and attributes same to the peaceful nature of the governor who doubles as the leader of the party in the state.

Similarly, Ndiya Ward 2
Imoh Atauyo Akpan, emerged the Ward Chairman, while Etido Ime Ikpeinyang was elected Ward Secretary and Alice Effiong Sunday Vice Chairman among others. In his response, the Ward Chairman thanked the leaders and all stakeholders for finding him fit to lead Ndiya Ward 2. He appreciates the Commissioner for Lands, Capt Iniobong Ekong, for his examplarly leadership qualities and promised he will not disappoint his Ward. Other stakeholders also congratulate them and advise against such an attitude that will tarnish the party's image.

At African Primary School, Ikot Eyo, Ubium North Ward 1, Anietie Job emerges PDP Ward Chairman, with the Secretary; Dr. Udoma Attat, as presented by the returning officer, Hon. Obot Akwa was witnessed by the Political Leader who doubles as the Chief Protocol to governor, Hon. Otobong Edemidiong amongst other stakeholders.

Hon. Edemidiong urged all ward executives to be steadfast and uphold the principles of the party for the continuous success of PDP in Ubium North Ward 1 and Nsit Ubium at Large.

The congress was transparent and successful.

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Congress in Ubium South Ward 3, was marked by success, non-violence, and transparency. the Chairmanship hopeful for Nsit Ubium, Mr. Alfred Charles, witness the process.

Mr. Alfred Charles expressed his gratitude to God for the peaceful conduct of the congress and was excited about the peaceful process. He appreciates Governor Umo Eno, for the peace he maintains in the state and also advised the newly elected executive to work diligently and protect the interests of the party.

The Ward Chairman, Elder Sunday Harry, extended his thanks to the political leader, Hon. Etim Arthur, for ensuring the smooth and successful ex*****on of the process. In his address, Elder Harry said that it was the first time in the history of Ubium South 3 to produce a chairmanship candidate, expressing his pride in being able to witness such a milestone during his tenure as Ward Chair.

Congratulations were in order for all the newly elected ward executives, including Mr. Samuel Friday. Special appreciation was also directed towards Hon. Etim Arthur for his outstanding role in the process.

Prominent attendees at the congress included Elder Joe Akpan, Mr. Joshua Etukudo and Miss Eno John Joshua, who were also inaugurated as 3 ad hoc delegates. Pastor Uwemedimo Ekpo member Congress committee Hon, Ikopbo Friday, Hon, Willie, Hon, John and many others.

The PDP elders from Ubium South 3 were thankful for their support and acceptance of the new executives into the PDP family.

In the same vein, Ubium South Ward 2 where free and fair congress was held the following also emerged:

Ward Chairman; Manasseh James,
Deputy Chairman;Anietie Idem, Secretary; Joshua Imoh, Woman Leader ; Mrs Udoewa, Youth Leader; Bassey Akpaudo, Mfon Ibiok, Afaha Mmbong, Inyang Inyang, Nnkanang Jacob, Akpan Usoh.

They elected Ward executives appreciate all stakeholders for finding them fit to serve and promised never to disappoint them.

Compiled by: Lucy Daniel and Ofonime Isong.

24/07/2024

PRESS RELEASE

GOVERNOR ENO APPROVES PAYMENT OF MEDICAL RESIDENCY TRAINING FUND FOR RESIDENT DOCTORS IN AKWA IBOM CIVIL SERVICE

In his avowed commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers in the State, Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno,
has approved the payment of a Medical Residency Training Fund of one million Naira each to Resident Doctors in the State’s Civil Service.

The Medical Residency Training Fund is a programme designed to provide financial support to cover various expenses associated with medical residency training including costs for the multi-stages of examinations, update course fees, research projects, personal equipment and accoutrements, etc.

This approval by the Governor for the payment of the medical residency fund to the medical doctors would facilitate the postgraduate training of doctors with specialist skills and qualifications while supporting their careers.

This would also help produce specialists who will bridge the existing manpower gap, especially at the Consultant cadre, across the secondary healthcare facilities and mitigate brain-drain in the state.

In line with the Arise Agenda’s emphasis on having a healthy and productive workforce to drive the many developmental initiatives of the Governor Umo Eno- led administration, the production of qualified specialists in the different fields of medicine remains a top priority of Government.

Also, as the state gets ready to start the Akwa Ibom State University Teaching Hospital, these specialists will provide the needed brain trust to the teaching hospital.

Quality healthcare service delivery especially at the primary level, is a key component of the Arise Agenda. The Governor, has followed through on this, with the construction of, and commissioning of model primary health care centres in some Local Government Areas including others that will soon be commissioned.

The inauguration of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency Board with a clear mandate to start the journey towards ending out-of-pocket expenses for health care, is another bold move by the Governor in the fulfillment of his campaign promise.

Governor Eno, has also directed the recruitment of healthcare professionals to help drive his vision in healthcare delivery service.

Several free medical outreach programmes have also been conducted across the three senatorial districts in the state, where people with various medical issues or underlying medical conditions were attended to, and surgeries and other medical procedures performed free.

The Governor appreciates the robust collaboration that has existed between government and the leadership of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners ( NAGGMDP).

Ekerete Udoh
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
July 24, 2024

22/07/2024

REFRAIN FROM ALWAYS ATTACKING GENUINE GOVT PROJECTS- GOV ENO’S CPS TELLS CRITICS

The Chief Press Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Ekerete Udoh has urged Akwa Ibom people to desist from always attacking the noble intentions of Government that end up doing the State no good.

He has emphasized that the 19-Storey Ibom Towers building is an expansion attempt by the State Government to increase the Internally Generated Revenue of the State, adding that the building will announce the presence of Akwa Ibom State in the bullish real estate market in Lagos State.

Mr Udoh stated this on Monday, during Matters Arising, a radio programme on Inspiration 105.9 FM, in Uyo Akwa Ibom State.

He maintained that over the years, the property was not adding any value to the State, neither was it generating any income since it was not being utilized properly.

He added that there is no better way to utilize the property than to turn it into a commercial investment that will earn income for the State.

"Real estate business in Lagos and Abuja are bullish. The rate of return on investment in Abuja and Lagos is tremendous.

"His Excellency the Governor said that these are properties that have been there and not utilized properly. What better way to utilize that property that is not earning 1 kobo to the State government than to now build a beautiful smart 19-storey building that will also announce the presence of Akwa Ibom State in the bullish real estate market in Lagos State. The property will generate revenue for the State," he hinted.

The CPS urged Akwa Ibom people to encourage the establishment of Government projects and not always talk down on them, saying that the government has the best interest of the people at heart.

He recalled that during the conception of Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, International Stadium and Ibom Air, a lot of people backlashed the government but today, those projects have succeeded in putting the State on the world map.

"I want us to drop the notion that we have, that any government that wants to do something must be castigated. They will attempt to rubbish the intent of the government. History is replayed with such situations.

"During former Governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio's government, when he started the stadium, the outcry was horrendous, today it has become the most beautiful stadium in Nigeria where all the football matches organized by the NFA take place.

"Also today, Ibom Air is the most desirable airline in the nation, celebrated all over Africa and expanding tremendously. It has attracted millions of people to the State," he said.
“From decay to rebirth, a once-forgotten government-owned property, plagued by neglect and disrepair, is now being revitalized as a thriving hub of innovation and progress, as the state unlocks its hidden potential and weaves a new tapestry of economic growth, community engagement, and urban renewal.

“Recall that the Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno before being sworn into office came prepared with his ARISE AGENDA BLUEPRINT (Agriculture, Rural Development , Infrastructure Maintenance, Security, Education) and so far all he has done is connecting the dots and ensuring that all these sectors are not left unattended to.”

The Chief Press Secretary emphasized that Akwa Ibom State is one State that has been so blessed with good leaders right from its inception in 37 years ago.

“It’s not wrong to say Akwa Ibom State was once a glorified village, looking at where we are today, having witnessed so many transformational and success stories compared to where we were many years back.”

Mr Udoh disclosed that it is okay for journalists and members of the public to seek information and ask questions about the activities and decisions of the state government but that it was also necessary, important and advisable to have a little sense of circumspection.

He urged all Akwaibomites to trust Pastor Umo Eno and his administration to deliver on his promises.

22/07/2024

Governor umo Eno speaking on the planned 19 storey Ibom Towers in Lagos

19/07/2024

PRESS RELEASE

PROPOSED 18-STOREY APARTMENT( IBOM
TOWER), LAGOS: SEPARATING THE FACTS FROM FICTION

In the last couple of days, following a story by an online publication where the reporter had questioned the rationale of the proposed 18-floor apartment building (Ibom Towers) on Aboyade Cole Street, Lagos, by the Akwa Ibom State Government instead of channeling such funds to provide food for the people, there has been a feeding frenzy by certain elements within the media space.

While this press release is not intended to join issues with the reporter who wrote the story, we are, however, constrained to put the record straight since the issue has unfortunately been politicized and several unsanitized and sensational angles drawn - predicated mostly by a herd mentality rather than rational, informed, and reasoned analysis of the rationale of such an investment by the government.

His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, had, during the groundbreaking ceremony of a proposed Ewet Luxury Gardens - an upper middle class residential estate in Ewet Housing, Uyo, last Tuesday, July 16th, reemphasized his administration’s audacious plan to tap into the bullish Lagos and Abuja real estate markets, by converting hitherto state-owned moribund properties into commercial investments, to earn income for the State.

The Governor had, in his First Anniversary speech stated inter-alia that “we will undertake the construction of Ibom Towers, an 18-Storey commercial property on Aboyade Cole, Victoria Island, Lagos. This will serve as an income-earner for the state, in the nation’s commercial capital. We will also build a medium-density housing estate in Ewet Housing and sell the homes to high-income earners. A three-star hotel will also be built in Abuja where our current Liaison office is located.”

The reiteration of these great investment drives by the Governor, during the groundbreaking of the medium-density estate, in Ewet Housing touting his administration’s desire to play big in the Lagos and Abuja real estates respectively, should not therefore, be an issue where sensational narratives are being woven.

Here are the facts: Governor Umo Eno is a leader who thinks outside the box of conventional wisdom. He desires to increase the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR). He could do so by taxing the people, especially the elites who own homes in some of the choice locations in the state and the middle class and others, but he elected, in his usual people-centric ways to rather channel resources into other areas that will expand the streams of income available to the State.

The 18-storey proposed Ibom Towers will consist of thirty-one, one and two-bedroom flats, and business suites that would be sold to high-income earners and the proceeds sent to the state’s treasury.

Additionally, the administration will convert the current state Liaison office in Abuja Central Business District into a three-star hotel that will also, generate income to the state’s coffers.

The Governor, as a tested and successful businessman, should be celebrated for thinking ahead, rather than the current nattering by people who intentionally know the truth but rather elect to play to the gallery.

Governor Eno has been dubbed a “SAN-Senior Advocate of the Needy”. His story of rags to riches, of confronting debilitating adversities, overcoming them to become what he is today has been well chronicled. In his inaugural address, he told those who may be on the lower rungs of life, that he will be their champion and voice.

One year plus, since becoming the Governor, he has been the advocate for the downtrodden, the forgotten, the poor and the vulnerable. Today, every month, the elderly and the infirm receive 50 thousand naira monthly for their upkeep. Through the Bulk Purchase Agency and the free food voucher programme, over 100 thousand families have been touched. Also, AKWACARES, a programme that takes care of the neediest and those on the Social Register have impacted the lives of thousands of families in the State.

Today, over 20 billion Naira have been paid as gratuities for retirees in the state civil service, primary school teachers and retired local government workers. The Governor had augmented to the tune of five billion naira, the palliatives earlier rolled out by the Federal Government in the wake of the removal of the fuel subsidy.

Over 2 billion interest-free loans have been given to traders to expand their businesses and 500 thousand naira each given to 800 trainees of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme (EAP) scheme run by IBOM-LED. Free medical outreach programmes have been conducted across the state where surgeries and other medical needs were undertaken free of charge to the patients, most of them, the most vulnerable.

The Governor has undertaken the construction of Arise Humanitarian Homes - a 2-bedroom housing scheme built, furnished and donated to the most vulnerable in each of the 369 wards in the state. This gesture has been celebrated all over the nation.

Yesterday, the State Government acknowledged the receipt of 24 thousand bags of 25kg rice sent in by the Federal Government in their effort to cushion further the effect of the high cost of staple food items in the nation.

Governor Umo Eno, true to his humanitarian disposition, has doubled the donation by the Federal Government with 24 thousand additional bags bringing the total quantity to be distributed to 48 thousand. Each of the gazetted 2,272 villages will receive 20 bags each. This is quite a laudable effort by the Governor. Plans are also underway to buy staple food items and store them in two 40-foot containers, to be distributed later to voucher holders from August this year.

Finally, while the media is free to do its job as the interrogator of government’s activities, we hope some of their interrogations would be products of reason, rationality and deep intellectual capital put into analyzing government’s actions, rather than playing to the gallery and the unfortunate celebration of a herd mentality.

Governor Umo Eno came to serve, to uplift, to challenge and galvanize our people to dream more, become more and Arise further and shine. He remains irrevocably committed to that vision, and nothing will distract him.

The 18-storey proposed Ibom Towers and the three- star hotel in Abuja are great investments that would guarantee solid income to the state government.

Like Ibom Air, which was attacked and described as a “ white elephant” project by the same herd of “ nattering nabobs of negativism” apologies to the late United States one time Vice President, Spirow Agnew, the proposed Ibom Towers and the three- star hotel in Abuja, will stand out as enchanting symbols of the continuous Rise and ascendancy of the Akwa Ibom identity when completed. Governor Umo Eno should be celebrated rather than pilloried.

Ekerete Udoh
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
July 19, 2024

14/07/2024

GOV ENO COMMENCES 2ND PHASE ARISE COMPASSIONATE HOMES

Governor Umo Eno has flagged off the building of 164 new Arise Compassionate Homes aimed at ameliorating the sufferings of the down throdden across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.

The exercise commenced at Nsit Atai with the Governor reiterating that it is in line with the bottom to top approach to leadership.

Represented by his Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs, Prince Nsikanabasi Umoekpo the Governor handed over the various project locations to the resource persons, giving each of them a two months timeline to complete their projects.

Recall that during the celebration ceremony to mark his one year in office , the Governor stated that his administration has built over 36 well furnished two bedroom flats for the down throdden and stated that the second phase would commence soon.

" I came here earlier to scout for people who are actually in need of roof over their heads. I don't send anyone, I go by myself to verify.
" Some of these people do not even have a thatched house like the family in Ikot Nya in Nsit Ibom Local Government. "

" We will erect this building in the next two months , it will be a two bedroom flat, well furnished with solar electricity and solar powered borehole," he added

Reacting the beneficiaries took turns to eulogise the governor for his kind gestures.

At Ikot Obon in Nsit Atai, Mrs Comfort Sunday expressed gratitude to the Governor for finding her worthy to be one of the beneficiaries and prayed for God's blessings upon the Governor.

Similarly at Ikot Nya in Nsit Ibom the family of Mr Friday Thomas could not hold back their tears when the team arrived.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Thomas said he had no doubt that Governor Umo Eno would perform amazingly well.

He recounted that he returned from the city to meet his thatched house
In shambles.

" This is my family land given to me by my father, I travelled in search of greener pastures but returned to meet the house in this state.

" I'm happy today that Governor Umo Eno's success has become my success. I pray that God will bless him and give him more wisdom to lead ," he added.

The commencement of the flag-off took the project team to other places such as Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Ekpene, Ukanafun, and Essien Udim.

The SSA to the Governor, Prince Umoekpo was in company of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation,Dr Essien Ndueso, the Personal Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian service, Mrs Mfon Isreal and the respective projects resource persons.