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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has clarified that the Executive Order on masquerade activities in the state is not a prohibition but a safety-driven restriction. Speaking at the funeral service of the late Mrs. Rose Linus Okon at the State Cenotaph, Uyo, the Governor explained that the directive is intended to keep masquerades off public roads and highways, where their activities have posed threats to commuters and pedestrians. “I have not banned masquerades in the State. I only banned their activities on the streets where they have become a threat to citizens,” Governor Eno stated. “They are free…
Hon. Martins Esin led a high-powered delegation of Oro leaders to the President of the Senate, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, to press for the immediate take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO). During the meeting, the Senate President reaffirmed his full commitment to the implementation of the Act upgrading the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, into a full-fledged Maritime University. He assured the delegation that he would engage the relevant authorities without delay to ensure the prompt operationalisation of the institution. It will be recalled that the National Assembly passed the upgrade bill in 2021, and former President…
Governor Umo Eno’s earlier defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to reshape political dynamics in Akwa Ibom State. While the move initially generated mixed reactions, more political leaders are now openly commenting on its impact. Chief Edet Isong, a senior political stakeholder in the state, has praised the governor’s action, describing it as “a good and timely decision taken with integrity and foresight.” He noted that the governor joined the APC after carefully weighing the political realities surrounding the state and the wider national environment. Chief Isong further claimed that the governor’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on December 7, 2025, confer the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Regional Growth on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. According to the letter, Ogbuku will receive the honour at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), organised by The Best Strategic (TBS) Media in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to…
By Amos Etuk The recent report by the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, authored by the Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times alleging an unfounded ” Media Repression” in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D, Governor of Akwa Ibom State is clearly misinforming, baseless, and unjustified for a government that has done so much for the media community that has enhanced the synergy of development in the State. For the record, I was the State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State when Pastor Umo Eno came into Office. During his consultations prior to…
PRESS RELEASE Rt. Hon. Aniekan UmanahCommissioner for InformationAkwa Ibom State 2nd December,2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday undertook an on-site inspection of the popular Ibom Plaza in Uyo, marking the official commencement of its long-anticipated renovation. The renovation project is designed to restore the plaza’s status as a premier recreational hub for residents and visitors, reflecting the administration’s commitment to revitalizing public infrastructure and promoting a more vibrant urban experience. Governor Eno, accompanied by key members of the State Executive Council, was received at the site by the Chairman of the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), Hon. Anietie Eka. The visit is in line with the Governor’s…
…Proscribes Masquerade Display Across Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has praised the member representing Urue Offong/Oruko State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Precious Selong, for successfully balancing her marital responsibilities with her political career—describing her as an exemplary model of the contemporary African woman. Governor Eno gave the commendation at the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Rt. Hon. Selong and her husband, Elder Selong Edem, a Zonal Director in the Ministry of Education. The ceremony was held at Methodist Church Nigeria, 67 Udo Umana Street, Uyo. He explained that his presence at the…
₦1 Billion Worth of Empowerment Items Distributed as 100 Constituents Become Millionaires Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, has praised the Member representing Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Mark Udo Esset, PhD, for his outstanding contributions to the development of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. The Governor, represented by his Political Adviser, Prince Godwin Ntuk Udeh, PhD, gave the commendation during the Constituency Briefing and Mega Empowerment Programme held at Ibom Hall Grounds, Uyo. He stated that Hon. Esset’s impactful projects and legislative engagements—ranging from bills, free medical outreaches, installation of…
Amos Etuk At exactly 16: 04 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D took a bow in the hallowed Chambers of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly after an erudite presentation of N1,390, 000,000,000 {One Trillion, Three Hundred and Ninety Billion Naira} budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year before the Lawmakers christened “ The Peoples Budget of Expansion and Growth’’. It was the second time since Governor Umo Eno was sworn into Office as Governor of Akwa Ibom State that he would be undertaking this Constitutional demand. According…