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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…
…International Flights to Resume in Uyo by First Quarter of 2026 Akwa Ibom State has recorded a major breakthrough as the Federal Government has granted full international status to the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. The approval was announced on Thursday, November 27, 2025, following a strategic meeting in Abuja between Governor Umo Eno and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. With this development, the Victor Attah International Airport now joins the exclusive list of Nigerian airports authorised to operate international flights. The new status positions Akwa Ibom as a growing aviation hub and opens vast opportunities…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring meaningful profitability and increased earnings from the state’s agricultural sector through the intentional separation of agribusiness investments from social welfare initiatives. The governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House Correspondents after inspecting ongoing renovation works at the headquarters of the Akwa Ibom State Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP) in Uyo. Governor Eno disclosed that his administration has established an Agricultural Business Unit dedicated to serious agricultural investments capable of generating substantial revenue for the state. “Agriculture is big business. And its social investment is…