*REP. IDEM LEADS CHRISTIAN PRAYERS FOR REPOSE OF SOULS OF DEPARTED COLLEAGUES DURING VALEDICTORY SESSION*


The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Rep. Unyime Idem, today led the Christian prayers for the repose of the souls of his departed colleagues, who died in the course of their service to the Nation.

Idem led the prayers during a Valedictory Session held at the Green Chambers, in honour of the following departed Honourable members;

Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga

Hon. Danbuga Abdulkadir Jelani

Hon. Isa Dogonyaro

Hon. Prince Olaide Adewale Akinremi

Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams.

Paying glowing tribute to the deceased federal lawmakers, Rep. Idem described them as great parliamentarians, who served with high level of integrity.

He added that the 10th National Assembly will miss the quality of contributions they made on the floor of the House, and also the tremendous impacts they made in their various constituencies, while alive.

Speaking with journalists after the Valedictory session, Idem said the greatest honour which can be done to the departed legislators will be for President Bola Tinubu to immortalize them by renaming some critical national assets after them.

He further extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the departed ones, and prayed that God grants them fortitude to bear the loss.

Governor Eno Commissions 14.8km Ikot Ubo-Odot Road.

…upbeat on connecting Akwa Ibom with Abuja

Governor Umo Eno has reaffirmed his determination to link all parts of Akwa Ibom State to the capital, just as he is taking decisions that will effectively link the State to Abuja.

The Governor who assured of maximum service to the entire people of the State, maintained that irrespective of the location of the political pendulum, “we remain who we are, and we will continue to pursue the ARISE Agenda in the interest of a United Akwa Ibom.

“It is in that unity that we find progress and that is what we will continue to do.”

Governor Eno narrated his ordeal on the reconstructed road while he resided in Eket, and maintained that it used to be difficult for him to get to the airport.

“He said his administration relied on a contractor with a good track record because of the importance of the road.

“We had to reconstruct this road, there were places you had to go in as if you are going into the valley of the shadow of death.

“We thank God for this road and we thank Setraco. When we are looking for reliable contractors, we will not forget you.”

“We thank Setraco for the good work they have done and for finishing the job within the one year timeline they were given”

The Governor acknowledged few spurs off the road that have been brought to his notice and promised to give attention to those new concerns.

He used the occasion to assure of his cordial relationship with the media, maintaining that the recent uproar over the reposting of some correspondents at Government House, was merely a routine occurrence in any establishment.

“I do not have any problem with the media. It is within the purview of the Chief Press Secretary to request for change of correspondents within the Government House.

“If you have served in a post for up to 10 years, and the Chief Press Secretary decides to request for a replacement, that is not a fight, it is within the prerogative of his office.

“The Governor does not have to know. This afternoon, Channels is here and they are beaming us live. Does it look like we have problem with them?”

The Governor said he will continue to work with all media houses, and announced that he will soon flag off the commencement of construction of an ultra- modern House for the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation in Uyo.

“My job is a very serious one, ensuring there is development, my job is to make sure there is welfare, my job is to make sure there is security. My job does not include checking which correspondent is being transferred from one location to another.

In a landmark event that reinforces his administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal under the ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno on Monday commissioned the newly-rehabilitated 14.28-kilometre Ikot Ubo-Odot Road, a critical link between Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai Local Government Areas.

Speaking earlier on behalf of both LGAs, the Chairman of Nsit Ubium, Mr. Alfred Charles described the Governor as “the pride of Nsit Ubium and the son of the land of fulfillment.”

“This is the shortest route to the airport and had been due for rehabilitation for decades. We thank the Governor for fulfilling this long-standing need, and we pledge the unwavering support of our people until the very end of his tenure,” he declared.

Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, provided technical insights into the project.

He explained that what has been delivered is not merely a resurfacing but a full-scale rehabilitation.

“This road had totally collapsed. We replaced both the base course and sub-base, introduced two culverts and 7.1 kilometers of drainage to manage runoff water.

It features a two-layer design—binder and wearing courses—guaranteeing durability for up to 30 years.

It was one of the first projects awarded in February 2024, with mobilization commencing in May 2024,” Prof Ibanga stated.

He commended Setraco Nigeria Ltd., the project contractor, for delivering the road to specification and praised the Governor for the foresight that birthed the initiative.

The event drew goodwill messages from a cross-section of political and community leaders. Chairmen of both the APC and PDP in Nsit Atai and Nsit Ubium, including Richard Thompson, lauded the administration for transforming access and mobility across the region.

Members representing Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Otobong Bob and Prince Attah, described the Governor as “the captain of Team Akwa United,” emphasizing the project’s far-reaching economic implications, even extending benefits to the Eket region.

Federal lawmaker for Uyo Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mark Esset, praised the Governor as “the golden governor and man of the moment.”

“What we are witnessing is full-scale construction. Your second term is non-negotiable. We are proud to speak confidently about you in the Green Chambers.”

Elder statesman, Rt. Hon. Nduese Essien, acknowledged initial skepticism when the road was first mentioned, admitting he considered it “political talk.”

However, he expressed surprise and delight at the quality and completion of the project, noting its strategic importance as the most direct route to the airport for his people in Eket and neighbouring local government areas.

Political leader of Uyo, Senator Effiong Bob, and other dignitaries also expressed gratitude for the Governor’s performance, reaffirming their support for his administration.

Commenting on the project, the Area Manager of Setraco, Mr Michel Issa expressed appreciation to the state government for the trust placed in his firm.

“This project is a testament to your inclusive governance and infrastructure vision. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of delivery, and this road is no exception,” he said.

The commissioning ceremony marks another fulfilled promise under the Governor’s ARISE Agenda, underscoring his administration’s focus on people-centered development, connectivity, and economic growth.

FISCAL DISCIPLINE, REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION CRITICAL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEV.- GOV UMO ENO

... as Senate President applauds his leadership style

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emphasized on the need for states and local governments to embrace fiscal discipline and revenue diversification to achieve sustainable development.

The Governor stated this while delivering a public lecture on the theme: "Leading Economic Development in Sub-Nationals of the Nigerian Federation: The ARISE Agenda," at the University of Uyo.

He noted that the ARISE Agenda was borne out of the desire to grow the economy while developing abundant human resources in the State, focuses on eight lofty goals including; Poverty reduction, Job creation, Price stability,sustainable economic growth, improved standard of living, environmental sustainability, highly educated, healthy and skilled people, and the Security of lives and property

He further explained that the ARISE Agenda, a flagship economic blueprint that guides his administration's development efforts, is an acronym for ‘five-group aspirations’: Agricultural Revolution, Tourism Development and Environmental Management; Rural Development, Women & Youth Empowerment; Infrastructural Maintenance and Advancement; Security Management, Sound Educational and Health Sector Management; and Economic, Industrial and Social Advancement

The Governor who holds a Doctorate degree in Public Administration from the University, said that since the inception of his administration, wastages in government have been minimized, and the government is determined to expand its revenue base by digitalization of government operations.

"Soon, we will launch AKWAGIS, a digital platform where we will be collecting ground rent, which as we speak is in the region of N16 billion. Through this platform, we will be able to seamlessly offer Certificates of Occupancy, which would help attract businesses to our State.

"We are also investing heavily in the tourism sector that has been variously described as the “New Black Gold.” From agricultural tourism, through our Ibom Model Farm, to medical tourism, with our planned Ibom International Medical Centre - a 200-bed hospital that will come with 24 different departments under one roof. This hospital, once completed, will compare to any such facility anywhere in the world.

"The ARISE Resort, which we hope to commission in the first half of this year, the International Conference Centre, the Ibom Tropicana Hotel, which we are poised to complete will signpost our ascendancy as the tourism hub of our nation and bring in billions of Naira in revenue.

" We remain committed to the growth and expansion of Ibom Air and work is ongoing in the Aviation Village, as part of our investments in the aviation eco- system.

"We are committed to the human capital development of our people and this has been acknowledged by the Federal Government and the World Bank, leading to the launch two days ago, of the Human Capital Development Strategic Plan by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON.

"We have achieved a success rate of 3.5% out of school children, against the national average of 25.6% - a truly remarkable feat.

"We are positioning our State for growth beyond oil by these strategic investments in tourism and human capital development," he said.

The Governor said to ensure the success of economic development in sub-nationals, policymakers must develop action plans before implementation, strengthen governance and institutional capacity, enhance internally generated revenue (IGR) to reduce reliance on federal allocations, promote regional economic cooperation and trade among states, encourage private sector-led development through investment incentives, and focus on collaboration rather than conflicts.

He appreciated the crafters of the ARISE Agenda, and expressed his determination to go the extra mile to further development in the State, while urging policymakers, corporate bodies, the academia, and citizens to join hands with him in the journey towards a prosperous, self-reliant, and globally competitive sub-national economy.

In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio applauded the Governor for his inclusive leadership disposition which according to him has engendered unprecedented peace and security in the State.

Senator Akpabio who was represented by Dr. Saviour Enyiekere, Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), also commended the Governor for his collaboration with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government, and assured of the support of the All Progressives Congress in the State to ensure the Governor's second term victory in 2027.

Chairman of the Occasion, Emeritus Prof. Akpan Ekpo, the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo and the Dean of the Host Faculty, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Christopher Ekong as well as Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Prof. Peter Esuh appreciated the Governor for accepting to share his thoughts through the public lecture, stressing that the ARISE Agenda is a comprehensive document that can drive development in the State and other sub-nationals.

The event which attracted eminent personalities within and outside the State, had as discussants, Prof. Okechukwu Onuchukwu, Vice - Chancellor, Ignatius Aguru University of Education, Rivers State, and Prof. Ebebe Ukpong, a development expert and former Commissioner in the State.
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For those who rocked their childhood in the 70s, 80s and 90s. How can you ever forget those good old days?
where they spent most of there "growing up" life there and dey are very proud of there humble beginnings .. a time when everyone treated each other like family, dey went outside to play in the streets, played ema baba and climbed trees. Dey didn't eat fast food ....dey ate Groundnuts, Kulikuli, Puff Puff, Buns, agidi jollof with biscuit bone, choco milo sweets, Nasco or cabin biscuits and home made food and we got ice cream from the ice-cream man tied in a polythene bag. Dey played ten-ten, Suwe, game boy, hide and seek(bojo bojo), street football, tinkutinku little star, table soccer, kite, koso, open kolo, mama n papa, in and out police and thief, Pepsi Pepsi cola, etc. And then enjoyed visiting there neighbors, Families and friends.
There was no bottled water , dey drank water from the tap or bought Ice-water tied in a polythene bag, if we had a drink, dey would share the same bottle of juice...after giving it a wipe with our mucky sleeves, dey had analog tv, that can be open sideways like a wardrobe, only to be switched on at 4pm on weekdays and 10am on weekends; we ride our tyres, boris cart, or spoke wheel or played in the rain for hours. There was no such thing as a mobile phone or any other electronic device . Dey weren't AFRAID OF ANYTHING (except maybe the Nurse's injection, the Teachers at school and our parents ) If someone had a fight, that's what it was...a fist fight. Kids didn't have guns or knives, we played cowboys & crooks. The street lights were your curfew or until your Mom shouted out the window. School was mandatory, The days of going to school in groups just so we can gist, slab(walk) from our home to school, some cases 5 - 10 kilometers and buy dankuwa, Gudygudy and condense milk, babadudu with our pocket money. Ultimate power, and willi willi was our horror movie and nta channel 5 and BTV was our cartoon network. tales o

After the Vice President’s visit comes this, today.

May God bless Akwa Ibom State!

Tuesday, be nice to us.

Good morning everyone

PRESS RELEASE

ORUK ANAM WOMEN SET TO RECIEVE BUSINESS BOOST THROUGH SUPPORT GRANTS

The Office of the Wife of the Executive Chairman of Oruk Anam Local Government Council, Deaconess Mrs. Juliana Sunday Festus, in collaboration with the Wife of the Member Representing Oruk Anam State Constituency, Mrs. Ememobong Sampson Idiong, will on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, present Business Support Grants to women across Oruk Anam Local Government Area.

The event is scheduled to take place at 12:00 PM at the Oruk Anam Council Secretariat, Ikot Ibritam.

This initiative is part of a continuous effort to empower women economically, support local enterprises, and promote self-reliance among women in the area.

The second edition of the Business Support Grants is proof of the consistency and commitment of the organizers in reaching more women and deepening the impact of the empowerment programme across the local government.

Happy Birthday to Obi Cubana as he celebrate his @50 birthday in a grand style

"Ruh-roh... I think I ate the wrong Scooby Snack."

"Ruh-roh... I think I ate the wrong Scooby Snack."

Achieving success is often likened to climbing a staircase, where each step represents a fundamental concept or challenge one must overcome.

Risks and failures are inevitable aspects of the journey, demanding resilience and adaptability.

Consistent effort and discipline underpin progress, while the sacrifice and late nights are the investments made towards a greater goal.

Patience is crucial, as success rarely comes instantly.

Doubts and rejections test one's resolve, requiring a steadfast focus and an unwavering hustle.

Above all, having a clear vision motivates one to surmount each step until the summit is reached.

AKSG CONSTITUTES TASK FORCE ON PRIMARY HEALTHCARE(PHC) SERVICES

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So I stumbled on this really sad news where a man had bea¥ his wife to death.

Stories says that she already had two girls and gave birth for the third time... another girl and that's her only offense forgetting that what you put in there as a man is what you take out.

He happens to be Igbo.

So I remember recently I was talking with this highly educated Igbo Man who is my friend.

His wife has 5 girls already and pregnant with a six child.

And I told him jokingly, I know this last born will enjoy so much... with all these sisters to pamper him or her.

And he said, how am I sure she's last born...it depends on it it's a boy.

I said wow....so he will not stop giving birth until he has a boy child.

He said to me...is that even a question to be asking him?
He's a bonafide Igbo Man and what has he come to life to do it he doesn't have a boy child, so who will inherit all the fruit of the sweat and labour? It will just scatter with the wind like that? Noo na.

I emphasized his educational level at the beginning intentionally for obvious reasons... that this is the mentality of a man who has a sound education, but can't help still with such archaic thinking.

Rip to the deceased who's only crime was...not because she was barren, but not birthing a boy.

Boy or girl, a child is a blessing and should accepted and raised in love and care and the woman who birth them should be adored and honoured.
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