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Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro, heartily congratulates Her Excellency, Akon Eyakenyi, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, on the joyous occasion of her birthday. Her Excellency is a woman of rare grace, proven intellect, and uncommon dedication to public service. Over the years, she has distinguished herself as a disciplined administrator, a compassionate leader, and a stabilising force in governance. Her peaceful disposition, humility, and exceptional ability to build consensus have earned her admiration and respect across political, cultural, and social divides. As Deputy Governor, Senator Dr. Eyakenyi has demonstrated outstanding loyalty, wisdom, and a profound sense of…
Martins Esin, Member representing Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency, has announced the successful appointment of seventeen (17) constituents into the Federal Civil Service, following his intervention. The lawmaker presented letters of appointment to sixteen beneficiaries during a brief ceremony held in Uyo on Saturday. The remaining beneficiary, Mr. Samuel Okon Owobiak, received his appointment letter on Sunday through the Representative’s Legislative Aide, Mr. John Ntekim. Speaking at the presentation, Rep. Esin expressed delight at the development, describing it as part of his ongoing commitment to expanding employment opportunities for youths across the constituency. The beneficiaries include Emmanuel Edet Akaiso, Brendan…
Chief Edet Isong, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated all the newly elected Chapter Chairmen of the party in Akwa Ibom State, describing their emergence as a call to greater responsibility, unity, and selfless service to the party. He urged the Chairmen-elect to always place the interest of the party above personal considerations, stressing that their primary loyalty should be to the leadership and vision of the party, particularly His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, and the faithful implementation of his people-centred ARISE Agenda, which he noted remains a clear…
From GIFA to Giver’s HeartBy Anietie Usen The impact of a two-year-old institution is often barely perceptible. However, the non-governmental organisation known by its acronym, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), has defied this convention. In just 24 months, GIFA has carved an indelible mark in the social intervention space—one that stands tall not only in Akwa Ibom State but arguably across Nigeria. We stand to be corrected. It is rare in this part of the world to witness an organisation evolve from conception to profound, measurable impact with such deliberate velocity. GIFA has done just that, outpacing and outclassing many…
Twelve additional constituents of the Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency have secured employment in the Federal Civil Service through the efforts of the Member representing the constituency, Martins Esin. The appointment letters were formally presented on Tuesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The beneficiaries are Justice Owowo, Nelly Edet Umoh, Friday Bishop Edemumo, Okpo-Abasi Raymond, Abia Asuquo Edagha, Victor Okon Antai, Mary Effiong Bassey, Victor Effiong Okung, Gladys Monday Inyang, Comfort Akan-Ndumanya, Esin Edwin Ante, and Bassey Okon Asukwo. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Hon. Esin congratulated the appointees and reminded them that public service demands discipline, accountability,…
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…