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Governor Pledges ₦1m Per Ward, Backs Bob’s Third-Term Bid Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, have applauded the Majority Leader of the Eighth Assembly, Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob, for his legislative contributions and commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents. The commendation came on Friday, October 9, 2026, during a constituency briefing and mega empowerment programme organised by Bob at the Nsit Ubium Local Government Secretariat, Ikot Edibon, where 154 beneficiaries were targeted with equipment and other forms of assistance to boost their businesses and…
The Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and member representing Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Barr. Otobong Effiong Bob, is set to host a mega empowerment programme for his constituents on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Nsit Ubium Council Headquarters, Ikot Edibon. The programme, which is expected to attract beneficiaries from all the wards across Nsit Ubium State Constituency, is being organised as part of the lawmaker’s constituency intervention and efforts to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of his people. Speaking ahead of the event, Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob said the empowerment programme was designed to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday received a series of high-profile visitors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, bringing together prominent figures from Nigeria’s business community, political leadership and state governments. Among those who paid visits to the President were Africa’s leading industrialist and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and the Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. President Tinubu also received Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during separate engagements at the Lagos residence. The visits highlighted the wide range of stakeholders engaging with the President, cutting across the…
… says more projects underway Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has urged the people of the state to remain committed to the Akwa Ibom project and sustain their support for the Umo Eno-led administration as it continues to deliver development across the state. Umanah made the call on Friday while featuring on a live radio programme on XL FM, where he reviewed activities marking the 39th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State. The Commissioner said the administration of Governor Eno remains focused on its development agenda and would not be distracted, stressing that…
… commissions 4.12km road in Ikot Ekpene Nigeria’s Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio GCON, has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno PhD, for his development strides and for making the State a destination of choice for tourists and investors. Senator Akpabio made the commendation on Tuesday September 22, 2026 at the commissioning of 4.12km GRA internal road network with outfall drain and additional erosion reclamation works in Ikot Ekpene. He enumerated and appreciated the Governor for his numerous development projects including; the completion of the International Airport terminal, acquisition of additional aircraft for the State…
My dear people of Akwa Ibom State,My brothers and sisters,Akwa Ibomites at home and in the Diaspora,Today, I speak to you with a heart filled with gratitude.Thirty-nine years ago, on the 23rd of September 1987, our beloved Akwa Ibom State was born.Today, we stand together at 39.Thirty-nine years of faith.Thirty-nine years of resilience.Thirty-nine years of sacrifice.Thirty-nine years of progress.And thirty-nine years of God’s unfailing Grace.To God Almighty, therefore, belongs all the glory.We have come this far because His mercy has endured.And together as a people, we say:Thank You, Lord. A STATE BORN OF HOPEWhen Akwa Ibom was created, our forebears…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) deserves commendation for its efforts to ensure that employers comply with Nigeria’s pension laws and that workers’ retirement savings are protected. However, the recent introduction of a charge of ₦100,161.25 for the generation of a Pension Compliance Certificate (PCC) deserves urgent reconsideration, particularly because of its potential impact on contractors and small and medium-sized businesses. According to affected contractors, the Pension Compliance Certificate was obtainable without this charge earlier in the year, but applicants are now being required to pay ₦100,161.25, described as the amount payable for PCC certificate generation. While the importance of pension…
By Ndifreke Bassey, Newsday Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned the newly rebuilt Methodist Model Primary School, Ikot Abia Idem, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, giving the 115-year-old institution a new lease of life. Established in 1911, the school had over the years suffered structural deterioration before the state government embarked on its comprehensive reconstruction as part of efforts to upgrade basic education infrastructure across the state. Representing the Governor at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Emmanuel Ibokessien, who attended the school between 1962 and 1967, said the transformation of the institution brought back nostalgic memories of…
…Gratuity Payments Rise To ₦97.038bn Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦3.909 billion for the payment of the 2026 Leave Grants to civil servants in the state. The approval, amounting to ₦3,909,182,952.65, is part of the administration’s sustained efforts to improve workers’ welfare and enhance conditions of service under the ARISE Agenda. The State Government said the 2026 Leave Grants would be paid in three tranches, beginning in September, with subsequent payments scheduled for October and November. According to the government, the phased payment is intended to provide financial relief to civil servants while…
…Unveils ARISE Youth Development Centre in Etinan …Targets 31,000 Youths Yearly By Ndifreke Bassey Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth development, skills acquisition and economic empowerment with the inauguration of the ARISE Youth Development Centre in Etinan Local Government Area. The Centre is one of the youth development hubs being established across the 31 Local Government Areas of the State to provide young people, particularly those in rural communities, with access to skills training, entrepreneurship opportunities, innovation and other support systems aimed at promoting self-reliance and economic participation. Speaking on Tuesday, September…