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18th February, 2026 1. The Government of Akwa Ibom State has taken note of a recent report by Premium Times which attributed revenue figures to the State and proceeded to draw sensational comparisons between different fiscal periods without adjusting for value erosion, exchange rate realities, inflationary pressures, or corresponding development outcomes. 2. The headline may have been crafted for drama; governance, however, is not evaluated through nominal arithmetic stripped of economic context. It must be assessed through real value analysis, purchasing power considerations, fiscal discipline, institutional strengthening, and tangible, verifiable outcomes. 3. To compare revenue figures from 2015–2020 with those…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the release of an additional ₦2.3 billion for the payment of gratuities, bringing the total amount paid by his administration to nearly ₦80 billion since assuming office. The release is in furtherance of the Governor’s commitment to clearing the gratuities backlog, a pledge he reiterated during the presentation of the 2026 Budget. On assumption of office on May 29, 2023, Governor Eno inherited a backlog of ₦111 billion in unpaid gratuities and other emoluments, dating back to 2012. With the latest disbursement, the outstanding liability has now been reduced to approximately…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that oil wells currently attributed to the state may be returned to Cross River State, describing such claims as speculative, misleading, and without legal basis. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Uyo, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN, said the reports misrepresented both constitutional realities and ongoing administrative procedures. He explained that the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) merely received a draft report from a Federal Government Inter-Agency Committee on February 13, 2026, stressing that the document does not constitute a final decision,…
Gentlemen of the Press, The Akwa Ibom State Government has carefully reviewed recent media reports suggesting that oil wells attributed to Akwa Ibom State may be “returned” to Cross River State following the submission of a “report” by a Federal Government Inter-Agency Committee to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). We consider it necessary to restate the facts clearly and authoritatively, in order to prevent misinformation and deliberate distortion of constitutional realities. Firstly, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has publicly clarified that what it received on 13th February 2026 is a draft report — not a…
By UduakAbàsi Ikpat In Akwa Ibom State, the promise of unity has been tested. What was once a rallying cry “Akwa Ibom United” has recently been strained by internal strife within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Across LGAs and Wards, the political realignment that accompanied defections from rival parties has stirred unease, exposed latent rivalries, and brought into sharp relief the tension between slogans and practice. The ideal of a united state now collides with the reality of discord, as party structures that were painstakingly nurtured by grassroots actors face the threat of arbitrary disruption.The social and political cost of this…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has emphasised that civic responsibility is largely anchored on women’s voting strength, stressing that such strength can only be effectively exercised through the possession of valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). Governor Eno made this known during the ongoing Women Sensitisation Tour and Free Health Check programme tagged “Women Arise” held on Thursday at Enwang, the headquarters of Mbo Local Government Area. Represented by his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the Governor said women occupy a strategic position in the democratic process and must be fully mobilised ahead of future elections. “Civic responsibility has…
All is set for the funeral of Late Evangelist (Prince) Daniel Sampson Eyo of the Nung Akpan Ekpo Royal Family, Mbierebe Akpawat in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued on behalf of the family by the eldest son of the deceased and Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Website and Multimedia, Engr. Solomon Eyo. According to Engr. Eyo, his late father, fondly known as “Atang Akpaniko I,” passed on at the age of 70. He described him as a man widely respected for his…
…Reaffirms ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative as Umbrella Body for Campaigns President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, have been unanimously adopted by the Akwa Ibom Community in Abuja as their sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The adoption took place on Sunday during the community’s monthly general meeting held in Abuja, with Governor Umo Eno in attendance as Special Guest of Honour. Addressing the gathering, Governor Eno described the event as another significant platform for strengthening unity among Akwa Ibom people and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering democratic…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, paid glowing tribute to Distinguished Senator Effiong Dickson Bob, describing him as his “political guarantor” and a model public servant whose career exemplifies dedication to grassroots politics and national service. Governor Eno spoke at the public presentation of Senator Bob’s book, The Burden of Legislators in Nigeria, held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. The high-profile event attracted eminent political leaders and policymakers from across the country. Governor Umo Eno and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, served as Special Guests of Honour, while former…
Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, was on Saturday night decorated as the Grand Patron of Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative, a support and campaign group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State. At the ceremony, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the group and Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sir Victor Antai, KJW, Ph.D, assured that the organisation would work vigorously towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Bassey Eno. Also speaking, the Managing Director of…