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2023: Abak Paramount Ruler Showers Blessings on Pastor Umo Eno
As the Umo Eno/Akon Eyakenyi 2023 campaign train berths in Abak Local Government Area, the Paramount Ruler, HRM Akuku Saviour Sylvester Udofia has prayed for favour and success of the candidate at the polls and his future endeavours.
The paramount ruler showered these regal blessings when the campaign train paid a courtesy visit to his palace.
He commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for the peace and security enjoyed across the state stressing that the people of Abak now walk freely round the clock without any fear of molestation.
While appreciating Pastor Umo Eno and his campaign team, he emphasized that Abak will support a candidate who will further on the peace, security and developement stride in the state.
Earlier, the PDP governorship candidate praised the monarch for opening his doors to receive his team as well as the honour to commission his new abode.
He assured that having conducted a thorough needs assessment, he understands what the area urgently requires and he would strive to ensure that they will be addressed when he becomes governor in 2023
Pastor Umo Eno Felicitates with Rev Sunday Akpanenua at Reception
Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno today joined the Methodist family to celebrate and thank God for the Methodist Bishop of Oron, Rev Usen Sunday Akpanenua at his reception.
At the event which took place at the Methodist Cathedral of the Cross, Pastor Eno extolled Rev Akpanenua for his commitment and dedication to the service of God.
The governorship hopeful who was accompanied by his wife Pastor Mrs Patience, and the deputy governorship candidate, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, thanked God for His grace upon the celebrator and prayed for more blessings and wisdom on him for greater service to God.
Rev Akpanenua is a long standing friend of Pastor Umo Eno.
Apostolic Church Erupts in Praise as Pastor Umo Eno Mounts the Rostrum
… We’ll Support God- Fearing Candidate in 2023 – Apostle E. Uye
It was a rare apostolic eruption of praise at the Apostolic Church, Oron Field Temple Headquarters, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno mounted the podium to deliver his goodwill message to the congregation during its 17th convention.
Pastor Eno who in his usual manner began his message with a session of praise and worship songs, was overwhelmed by the excitement which rented the air to the glory of God.
The free-swinging white handkerchiefs of the congregation which was in sync with the soul-lifting tune, charged and raised the tempo of the worship and endeared the over ten thousand (10, 000, 000) congregants to the pastor cum politician fondly referred to as the golden boy.
In his remarks, Pastor Eno who was accompanied by his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Patience, and the deputy governorship candidate, Senator Akon Eyakenyi congratulated the Oron Field for its consistent and committed service to God for the past 17 years.
While speaking on the 2023 elections, he advised that the church should continue to pray but only support candidates with proven integrity, capacity and passion to further on the existing peace and development in the state.
He lauded Governor Udom Emmanuel for the paradigm shift which according to him, has taken place in the state for the past seven years, adding that the church will continue to have its pride of place in the next administration.
Earlier in his remarks, the Field Superintendent, who doubles as the Akwa Ibom State Territorial Chairman, Apostle E. O. Uye noted that the Apostolic Church Nigeria, Oron Field is made up of members drawn from the five local government areas of Oro Nation adding that it constitutes 70 percent of the entire Christian faithful in the area.
GINGER AS RAW MATERIAL WILL ATTRACT INDUSTRIES TO AKWA IBOM STATE AS IT COMPETES FAVOURABLY WELL IN THE GLOBAL MARKET. Captain Essienton.
…seeks government collaboration.
For penultimate months, Akwa Ibom State keep getting interesting information on agricultural produce cooperating with local soil.
The tremendous stride is witnessed yet again at Ndon Ebom, Uruan Local Government Area as turns of ginger was harvested to boost agricultural sector in the state.
Briefing News Men in a media chat, the South South Chairman, National Ginger Association of Nigeria, Captain Essienton confirms Akwa Ibom Soil to be the best for ginger plantation, while commending Governor Emmanuel’s administration who has foster peace via initiatives.
According to him, with just a push to ginger farmers in the state, agriculture will be a thing of research and role model to other countries of the world.
“One thing is having passion, another is mechanism. What am seeing amongst ginger farmers, I believe they will take agric ventures to it zenith with a push. With the scarcity of ginger, we were fortunate to have best species from college of Agriculture. Hence, we have lots for sales today.”
“I therefore seek partnership with government for a robust attainment. That way, standard will be reached for industries to come in as there is high ginger demands.” Essienton opined.
Speaking further, an Agriculture Consultant in Nigeria, Engr. Emmanuel Essien applauds the seal amongst members of National Ginger Association of Nigeria, stating that he has never seen such passion amongst farmers in his years of practice.
Adding that they are not working to impress people but express genuineness in their professionalism.
He commended former Commissioner for Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State, Dr Glory Edet whom upon inspection, graded 1hectare of land to support the local farmers.
According to Engr. Emmanuel, proposal submitted to the CBN has met requirements in accordance with international standard, it will be great if Akwa Ibom State Government encourage farmers with provision of certain tools to aide workload.
In their separate speeches, the Chairman and Secretary amongst other members of Ginger Association of Nigeria expressed satisfaction over administrative acumen and managerial dexterity exercised by the South South Chairman, promising their very best.
While pleading for partnership from all sphere of life to aide their work load.
High point of the chat was ginger harvest as promised by the South South Chairman last year.
Believe me if you will, the five governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who are united in their anti- Ayu demand are getting battle weary.
Apart from morphing to what they brand as the Integrity Group within the party, they are in reality confused on a way out of the fox hole they have dug themselves into.
Truth is, there is no attractive option for the lead actor Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who wouldn’t love to play second fiddle in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, where the Rotimi Amaechi camp holds sway. Even in national politics, Wike wouldn’t fancy the relegated status awaiting him there.
Leave the APC out, no other party has the national spread and structure that Wike craves for his kind of politics. So neither Labour Party, nor the New Nigeria Peoples Party is a good idea despite his flirting with their presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwakwanso respectively. It is the same case for his other 4 allies.
More importantly, these Governors have anointed successors on the PDP platform they hope to install, save Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo who seeks a second term in office.
So leaving PDP is not realistic for any of the five and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar knows this is their dilemma.
Much as Atiku Abubakar knows this strife with the ranks of PDP is a threat to his Presidential bid, and much as he would have caved to pressure for the resignation of the PDP National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, he still holds the aces and can afford to gamble.
His announcement that he has moved on and rumours that he is negotiating with some APC Governor’s has rattled the Wike camp. They know that, in politics anything can happen.
Atiku Abubakar simply applied the 36th of the 48 Laws of Power, which states that, “When faced with an irritating, but minor offense, sometimes the best course is to ignore it. Not responding can be a demonstration of power — a message that it’s not worth your interest.”
This seeming I-no-longer- care posturing of Atiku is making the G5 paranoid, if not jittery. Read their body language and endless news conferences, you will see that the Wike led G5 are behaving like a jilted lover looking for attention or a dotting toddler crying for the nanny to notice him.
The G5 are now like National Entertainers. I don’t want to use the term Comedians. Every other day, for fear of one or two breaking away in betrayal of the group, they now wear different costumes dancing across State capitals from Enugu, to Markurdi, Port Harcourt to Lagos and the circus show continues
Other governors who are with Wike in the group are Samuel Ortom of Benue, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia.
Truth is, the G5 are desperate for this conundrum to be resolved. They have more to lose going forward if the PDP fails. The problem is, in this battle of Ego’s, who will blink first?
They know this bait is like riding the back of the tiger. It is a dicey game.
GOVERNOR EMMANUEL COMMISSIONS DIGITAL LEARNING CENTRE DONATED BY REP IDEM
The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel has lauded the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem on what he described as effective representation, community development and for giving the people of his Constituency a sense of belonging.
The Governor made these remarks on Monday November 21, 2022 at Community Secondary School, Ikot Esenam in Oruk Anam Local Government Area while commissioning a 40 seater capacity Digital learning centre, donated by the Federal Lawmaker.
“Idem is dear to me because of his performance in the House of Representatives. He has shown class and capacity; he has brought dividends of democracy back to the people. One of such dividends is the ICT centre with 40 computer sets and other digital facilities. It takes a man of good conscience, capacity and love for the people to do what Idem has done” Mr. Emmanuel said.
He commended the leaders of the area for always standing by his administration and urged them to keep faith with the PDP by voting for all the candidates in 2023.
The Governor who was represented at the event by his deputy, Mr Moses Ekpo, MFR also urged the students to take advantage of the benefits the learning centre will provide to become better.
“Let me urge the students of this school to take advantage of this facility to better their lives. If we had this kind of opportunity in our days, we would have been flying in the sky by now. Rep. Idem has made a huge sacrifice by providing a world class platform for you to be better. Take your studies seriously. Don’t join cult groups. From here, we will produce the next set of leaders who will be in charge of government and the economy”.
Earlier in his remarks, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, thanked the people of Oruk Anam for the honour done him and for supporting him in 2019 to emerge victorious as their member in the House of Representatives. He thanked the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for accepting to commission the digital learning centre.
“Today, we are gathered here for the purpose of commissioning and handing over of a 40 Seater capacity Digital learning centre with all the internet resources to Community Secondary School Ikot Esenam. As we all know, digital education and knowledge economy has become the new order. The world is now controlled by Technology. This school project is borne out of my passion to contribute to the education completion agenda of the Udom Emmanuel led government and the need to encourage our students to embrace ICT free of charge” Idem said.
“This digital centre has the capacity to train our students in all areas of ICT. The subjects they study in school have been installed in the computers for ease of access. From here we will produce data scientists, ICT experts, computer and robotic engineers, programmers and those involved in E-commerce, E-government, etc. ICT has made the world a global village and communication has been made easier. This centre will help our students learn about other societies and be well informed on happenings around them” Idem added.
He urged the people to remain steadfast, and be part of the 2023 electioneering activities in the forthcoming elections. He called on them to come out en-masse to support and vote for the next set of leaders at all levels to get more of such projects.
Also speaking, the Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and son of the Ikot Esenam, Rt Hon Sir. Udo Kierian Akpan, thanked the Governor for coming to commission the project noting that it shows the love he has for the people. He also thanked Rep. Unyime Idem for citing a classroom block at the neighbouring Ikot Akpan Nsek village and for also providing a digital learning centre at Community Secondary School Ikot Esenam. He said the school has produced great men and that with the ICT centre, learning will be made easier and that more great minds will be produced to dominate the world of technology. He told Unyime Idem not to worry about the coming election as the people having seen and tasted what governance is, will vote massively for him and other PDP candidates.
Speaking separately, the PDP 2023 House of Assembly candidate, Prince Sampson Idiong, the Chapter Secretary of the PDP in Oruk Anam, Sir Idongesit Ntong, the Village Head of Ikot Esenam, Chief Camilus Udo Akpan, the Woman Leader of Ward 10 in Oruk Anam, Mrs. Ekaette Udosen extolled the excellent performance and development strides of Rep. Idem, noting that they have not had it this good. They commended Hon. Idem for the Digital learning centre as it will make learning easier and save them the stress of taking Jamb CBT exams outside of the community.
The event was well attended by leaders of the ward and notable personalities within the local government area.
Media Unit Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency
UNYIME IDEM FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF IKOT UKPONGEREN BRIDGE IN ORUK ANAM LGA
The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, today, November 19 2022, flagged off the construction of the collapsed Ikot Ukpongeren bridge in Oruk Anam LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
Performing the flag off, Idem said during the 2019 general election, he discovered that the only bridge linking the people of Ikot Ukpongeren and the outside world was destroyed 40 years ago during the Nigerian Civil war. Idem said he was touched by the plight of the people and took the matter up on the floor of the House of Representatives through a motion he sponsored.
The Ukanafun born lawmaker said he was happy that the motion has yielded fruits with the flag off taking place today.
He said when completed the bridge will ease movement of goods and services within and out of the community. He also said the bridge will connect the people of Oruk Anam and their Mkpat Enin neighbours who for decades had difficulties in accessing each other since the collapse of the bridge. He urged the people to cooperate with the contractor handling the project to ensure timely delivery. He also urged them to take ownership of the bridge and ensure they maintain it.
Idem said the project was his own way of thanking the people for standing by him during the 2019 general elections. He urged them to get involved in the electioneering activities of the 2023 general elections and vote for the next set of leaders at all levels. He promised to do more to better the lives of the people by attracting more projects and providing empowerment programmes.
Speaking separately, the Village Head of Ikot Ukpongeren, Chief Inemesit Joshua Nkannang, a community leader, Engr. Ime Peter, the Youth Representative, Mr Edidiong Esenowo, the Supervisory Councilor from the area, Mr Princewill Pedro, Chief Ebenezer Ubom representing Utu Village and Deaconess Nse Edward Amos representing the women, appreciated the lawmaker for sharing in their plight and coming to their rescue. They extolled the excellent performance and development strides of Rep. Idem, noting that they have not had it this good. They noted that the bridge when completed will enhance their trade with other communities and ease movement. They urged the people to reciprocate the gesture by ensuring that they vote en-masse for the PDP in the forthcoming 2023 election.
In a related development, the Deputy Chairman Communications Committee in the House of Representatives, will on Monday November 21, 2022, hand over a fully furnished 40 seater capacity Digital learning centre to Community Secondary School, Ikot Esenam, Oruk Anam LGA.
The Apostle of Motions and Constituency development said the project is to complement the education completion agenda of Governor Udom Emmanuel and to promote knowledge economy.
He urged the benefitting students to take advantage of the facility and venture into ICT, data analytics, programming and other ICT related careers. He has extended invitation to stakeholders of Ward 10, the people of Ikot Esenam and Oruk Anam LGA to attend the hand over ceremony.
Media Unit Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency 11/19/2022
Akpabio’s Onslaught Against APC In Akwa Ibom State
By Akaniyene Udofia
The tragic deterioration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State follows its unresolved leadership crisis which may eventually cause the party to disintegrate completely sooner than later. Already, it has lost several valuable members to newly formed political parties, turning it into a butt of jokes among political analysts. Once a respected opposition party, the APC lost its bearing and momentum right from the day it admitted Senator Godswill Akpabio into its fold during the so-called uncommon defection in 2018.
From the benefit of hindsight, one can state unarguably that Akpabio was a Greek gift from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. He has so far succeeded in eating up the party from within with his sustained onslaught against the party structure and its chieftains, leaving the party to drift aimlessly without a clear plan to win even a ward during the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
Funny enough, the national party leadership seems unbothered about the fate of the party in the state. Despite repeated alarm raised by party stalwarts and groups within APC, that the state party has lost its cohesiveness because of Senator Akpabio ‘s deliberate efforts to cause disunity among stalwarts, create walls of division which has weakened the party, allowing him to amass power to himself, there has been no action taken to check his excesses.
This nonchalant attitude towards reconciling and rebuilding the party which some may misconstrued as collusion by the national leadership, has emboldened the one time Senate Minority leader into wrecking more havoc in the party. Having mastered blackmail as tradecraft, Akpabio does not spare even his brothers and close allies in his ruthless game of thrones. Consequently, more than half of those who defected with him have since distanced themselves from him or left the party completely.
Once very influential and greatly sought after, Akpabio is fast becoming a pariah in the state. Here are some of the big names in Ikot Ekpene sentorial district alone, who could no longer cope with his egocentricity. They have desserted and disowned him.
Oruk Anam LGA: Chief Don Etiebet former Minister of Petroleum, Dr. Amadu Attai former state chairman of APC Akwa Ibom State, and Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukoette former two terms member of House of Representatives. From Ukanafun LGA; Obong Inibehe Okorie an ICT expert/ businessman, and others who do not wished to identify with him anymore.
Others are in Abak LGA namely Rt Hon. Uwem Udoma former Deputy Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Dr. Innocent Idiong former chairman Abak and Lady Victoria Mel, a frontline woman leader in the state.
In Etim Ekpo LGA, former allies who feel disenchanted with Akpabio including DIG Udom Udo Ekpoudom (Rtd), Rt. Hon. Akanimo Edit former lawmaker and Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ekon former house of representatives member. In Ika LGA, Rt. Hon Gabriel Toby former state lawmaker, Hon. Dominic Udontuk and Hon. Boniface Ebewo former council chairman Ika.
Even in Essien Udim LGA, where Akpabio boosts about his strength, he has lost all his proteges namely Chief Michael Afangideh, political leader of Essien Udim and the oldest politician in Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Akpan former state/national assembly lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Nse Ntuen former chairman/state lawmaker, Chief Godwin Afangideh former commissioner/ chief of staff of Godswill Akpabio, his brothers Barr Ibanga Akpabio former commissioner and Prince Ukpong Akpabio former commissioner, Sir Emem Akpabio, now Chairman campaign council of YPP governorship candidate. He also broke ties with Mrs. Ekaette Isong, Mr. Friday Michael Udo, among many others.
Similarly, in Ikot Ekpene LGA, he lost the support of Justice Ebienye (Rtd). He also broke off with Rt Hon Abom Tony Esuh former house of representatives member as well as Hon. Etiebiet Joshua former council chairman from Obot Akara. In Ikono and Ini, Rt. Hon. Victor Udofia former state lawmaker and Chief Otu Robert the political leader of INI local government, respectively distance themselves from Akpabio.
Considering the foregoing, it is easy to understand why Senator Akpabio will end up losing the senatorial election. He stands no chance against the PDP candidate during the election. His loss this time will be a colossal meltdown, signalling his retirement from partisan polity. Meanwhile, Akpabio knowing that his defeat is imminent, has resorted to baseless blackmail against innocent party chieftains whom he feels should support and fund his exercise in futility.
Let it be known that as long as Akpabio remains in APC, the party is doomed to fail. He squandered every ounce of goodwill towards him when he singlehandedly masterminded the ongoing leadership imbroglio in the party. As mentioned earlier, APC is no longer the main opposition party in the state and stands no chance even against a nascent parties such as New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, nor Young Progressives Party, YPP, which recently received more than ten and fifteen thousand APC members respectively into their fold.
The uncertainty of the APC governorship candidate, Mr. Akan Udofia, making it into the ballot paper hovers as a dark cloud over the state party. No one is sure of victory at 2023 elections because of the in-fighting instigated and sustained by Akpabio. To add salt to injury, instead of Akpabio to pursue peace and reconciliation and rally the remaining party faithful to commence campaign ahead of 2023, he now goes about blackmailing perceived enemies, claiming his actions are approved by the party presidential candidate, Ashiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
This is not surprising though, knowing that to Akpabio, it is self first before party. If the party can nrinues to overlook this onslaught, it must also be ready to bear the brunt of Akpabio’s action after the general elections. The national leadership believes whatever he says and does at its own peril.
… Describes the Arise Agenda as an embodiment of Self-Reliant Policies
By Inyene Pius
As the politics of 2023 gathers momentum, Diplomatic Scholar and Public Affairs Analyst, Dr. Amah Williams, has described the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno as a competent candidate with concrete developmental policies and programmes that will engender development in the State if given the apparatus of governance.
Dr. Williams made this avowal on Thursday on Arise Agenda on Radio on Premium 89.9 FM: He said that the Arise Agenda of Pastor Umo Eno is a policy statement that would birth self-reliance, job creation, rural development and youth development.
He further emphasized the need to integrate youths into governance, noting that the youths are a very important demography that shouldn’t be discountenanced if any government must succeed.
In his words: “Self-reliance is an ingredient of the Arise Agenda owing to Pastor Umo Eno’s entrepreneurial antecedents. If he could create jobs as a private citizen, then as one who controls the affairs of the state, that’s an opportunity to do more”
“He has gone through the ranks, and has developed himself from a nobody to building a business empire from the root to where it is today. He has the experience, having dealt with cooperate bodies and individuals”
“Consequently, Akwa Ibom people should give Pastor Umo Eno the opportunity to implement these blueprint for the betterment of the citizenry.”
Also speaking on the Arise Agenda on Radio, a Strategic Communicator and Image Management Expert, Mr. Amanam Hilary described Pastor Umo Eno as a man who understands the times, the problems of the times, and how to address the challenges of the times.
He further justified the Arise Agenda’s focus on youth and skill development by stating that nearly all the sectors of the economy has to with young people since they are the drivers of the economy and the government.
He said: “Every government that wants to thrive must positively exploit the energies of the youths for human capital development. Pastor Umo Eno understands this and recognises value whenever he sees one”
“He did not just come up with the recently concluded Ibom Ignite Conference. That event has been ongoing for a couple of years. The emergence of the lofty programme is not as a result of his political aspiration, but an existing master plan for human capital development”
“He was the Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State during which there were indicators. He may not be a politician as some would say, but he is a technocrat who wants to bring to bear his experiences in the corporate sector into the political sphere.”
He further urged Akwaibomites to support the emergence of Pastor Umo Eno in the forthcoming governorship election, noting that it will not only breed sustainable development, but peace and shared-prosperity.
DG: I Distanced Myself From NATFORCE After Passage Of NATCOM Bill
The Director General of National Taskforce on the Prohibition of Illegal Importation-Smuggling of Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons (NATFORCE), Dr. Baba Muhammed, has distanced himself from the passage of the Bill to establish the National Commission for the Coordination and Control of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NATCOM).
Muhammed disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday.
According to him: “I championed the need for NATFORCE to transit to a Commission, NATCOM in line with the provision that stipulates that the functions of the body shall be in line with Article 24 of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Convention on the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons to which Nigeria is signatory and which came into force in 2009.
“I distance myself from NATFORCE and all of its operations after Senate passage of the NATCOM bill which has now automatically changed the name NATFORCE to NATCOM.”
He said as a law abiding citizen and stickler of due process, NATFORCE remains non-existent to him.
Muhammed called on the law to take its course and bring those found wanting to book.
Mohammed in his presentation to the Senate committee on national security and intelligence public hearing under the then chairmanship of Dr. Ibrahim Gobir now leader of the Senate whose committee brought the transition from NATFORCE to NATCOM had appealed for the establishment of a National Commission NATCOM, rather than any other name.
However, he appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) and other critical stakeholders for providing an enabling environment for the successes being recorded so far in the collective efforts towards the establishment of NATCOM.
Member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke Chaired the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Ibom Ignite Conference held at Ibom Hall in Uyo , today.
Luke in his remark commended, Pastor Eno for sustaining the vision over the years. He recalled how in 2017 as Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly he attended the maiden edition of the conference which held in Eket.
Ibom Ignite is a vision of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Pastor Umo Eno birthed years before his foray into politics. The programme is targeted at the youth and clarion call to them to maximize their potential.
The event had in attendance the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, HE. Mr Udom Emmanuel, the progenitor Akwa Ibom PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Pastor Umo Eno and his wife Patience Umo Eno, Deputy Governorship Candidate of the PDP, Senator Akon Eyakenyi among others.
It has been confirmed that PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF DIRECTORATE CADRE are currently undergoing thorough screening of their Academic Qualifications and Oral Interview respectively.
After which General Screening and Interview of other NATCOM/NATFORCE Officers will commence either at State Command or Training Camps.
Be duly informed that the Originals of your Credentials are prerequisites for the aforementioned Exercise. Kindly gather, arrange and keep them safely while waiting for your callups.
REP. IDEM FLAGS OFF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1.4KM POLICE STATION/IKOT UDO OBOBO/IDUNG EKA UYO/IKOT AKPA NKUK ROAD IN UKANAFUN
…promises more roads construction
The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, today, flagged off the construction of 1.4km Police Station/Ikot Udo Obobo/Idung Eka Uyo/Ikot Akpa Nkuk road in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Performing the flag off today September 9, 2022, Idem said it was part of his plans to ensure connection of rural communities in the federal constituency with a good road network to boost rural economy and assist farmers evacuate their farm produce to city centres. He also noted that the construction of the road will guarantee easy access to the Divisional Police Headquarters by the Nigerian Police as well as the benefitting communities.
Idem urged the benefiting communities and the youth to remain peaceful and united. He admonished them to continue cooperating with the contractors for the timely and successful completion of the project.
The Ukanafun born lawmaker promised to attract more developmental projects to the Federal constituency.
In their separate goodwill messages, the political leader of Ukanafun, Rt. Hon. Obong Eno Akpan, the Chairman of Ukanafun LGA, Hon. Pst Godwin Inyieng, Former Minister of National Planning, Chief Senas Ukpanah, OFR, Commissioner 1 Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Saturday Michael Akpan, thanked Rep. Idem for making the people proud and for attracting life touching projects to the area. They said one of the main aspects of a representative is to attract projects to the constituency noting that Idem has done well in that regard.
Others who spoke at the event lauded Idem for his five star performance and rallied support for his second term.
The Initiator of skills empowerment for 5000 youths listed other ongoing road projects to include Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak IBA/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem/Ikot Udombang Road, Akpan Assiek market road, NIFOR Sub Station road and Ikot Ukpongeren bridge,in Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
In his reaction, the Project Managers who spoke on behalf of the Construction Companies, Ralins Technologies Limited and Cassel Construction Limited, thanked the people for the warm reception and cooperation accorded their team. They assured that the project will be completed in three months.
The flag off was witnessed by the leadership of Ukanafun LGA led by the Political Leader, Rt. Hon. Obong Eno Akpan.
Media Unit Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency 09/09/2022
Senate 2023: Triple Force Throws Weight Behind Barr Enoidem
..Vows to Support all PDP Candidates.
By: Abasiama Umoh
As political campaigns for 2023 general election gears up to kick start, a group comprising of all the Past Vice Chairmen, Councilors and Supervisors in Akwa Ibom State, known as Triple Force, TF, has thrown its weight behind Barr Emmanuel Enoidem, Standard Bearer of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP to become Senator come 2023.
Members of Triple Force declared their support and commitment to work for the success of Barr Enoidem’s candidacy and that of PDP in next year’s election during a solidarity visit to Barr Enoidem at his Shelter Afrique residence in Uyo recently.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the President, Hon Dominic Udotan, himself a former Vice Chairman, stated that “Barr Enoidem’s unwavering commitment to his convictions and persuasions has made his emergence as the PDP Standard Bearer, a walk in the park. As well, his representation will usher Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District into a golden era”.
Hon Udotan said that “Triple Force is an amalgamation of all the former Vice Chairmen, Councilors and Supervisors towards joining force with the Party to support the government of the day”.
He maintained that Barr Enoidem is a man that must be supported by all well meaning individuals in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District to succeed “we are proud of you as our illustrious son and we thank God for all you have been doing for PDP and Akwa Ibom State.
With your many years of sowing good seeds in the Party, today you are the Candidate of the Party for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, and we have come to pay solidarity and lend our support”
“Your name is synonymous with Peace as the International President, Maintain Peace Movement, MPM that’s why we have come to root for peace governance in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District.
It is true that there are other political parties in the State, but it is not true that they have any grip in the State. They are merely making noise and gallivanting all over the place without significance.
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Chief Barr. Peter Linus Umoh was born on August 19, 1957 in Amamong, Okobo LG where he attended primary education. His secondary Education was in Oron L.G of Akwa Ibom State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calabar, Bachelors of Law from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He’s also a qualified lawyer having been called to Bar. He’s married to Mrs. Florence Peter Linus.
Let’s recount on the history of legislature in Akwa Ibom State and contributions by Chief Barr. Peter Linus Umoh;
Created on 23rd September, 1987, Akwa Ibom State had its first Legislature on January 20, 1992 when the first civilian Governor, Obong Akpan Isemin made a proclamation to that effect. There was a rather strange political experiment sustained by the General lbrahim Badamosi Babangida administration where a military man was at the centre as “President” and the states had elected representatives – something akin to a diarchy.
Dr Okon Ekanem, pioneer deputy clerk who later became the clerk of the legislature in 1999, reports that the pioneering effort of the first set of legislators in Akwa Ibom State, 48 in number, supported by an initial 87 staff members, had formed the foundation on which subsequent crop of lawmakers have grown and have come to benefit from the antecedents, practices, experiences and of course, the shortcomings of their predecessors.
The Legislature in Akwa Ibom State had a humble beginning having been born out of the debris of a long military rule which kept dislocating whatever political structures and legacies the political class was able to form in the history of the Nigerian nation. There was inadequate preparation for the re-introduction of civil rule (partial as it was) and Akwa Ibom legislature was not spared the effect of such inadequacy.
This partly explains why the House of Assembly started inside an old, rather small building that served as meeting hall for the then Uyo Province during the provincial era. This was the humble beginning of what has now become a properly entrenched arm of government with a befitting physical complex and facilities which though may still be inadequate, has tremendously improved overtime to reflect the profile of the legislature as the second arm of government.
Perhaps one could recall that due to the strange phenomenon of having a military president at the centre, time tested politicians decided to tarry a bit, thus giving a chance to a crop of young politicians who were popularly referred to as “new breed” in the political lexicon. Howbeit, the members tried to perform the much needed duties of law making and the exercise of oversight functions over the operations of the executive arm of government.
Like in any circumstance, paucity of funds tended to have affected the work and by extension the relationship of the first Legislature with the executive arm because of suspicion of starvation of funds. Such suspicion must have found expression in the action of the honourable members who changed their Speaker three times within a period of about two years (January 1992 – November 1993). Informed opinion posits that this allegation of starvation was circumstantial, dependant on the hard times of those days which affected all tiers and sectors of government.
Records show that the first speaker of the First Assembly in Akwa Ibom State was Hon. Jimmy Jimmy Ntuen representing the then Afaha / Ekpenyong ( OdorolkoVOkon Constituency, followed by Honourable (Barrister) Nse Ben Ekanem representing the then UtulUruMkono constituency and Honourable (Barrister) Henry Raphael Affang representing the then Nto Edino/Nto NdanglObot Akara constituency. The Assembly had one female member Honourable (Mrs.) Grace Edim Inyang representing the then Itu/Oma/ltam constituency who was elected deputy speaker. The members in terms of political platforms comprised of 32 (NRO and 16 (SDP). 28 bills were presented to the house, out of which 10 were passed and eight signed into law.
The life span of the First Assembly came to an end in November 1993 when the democratic system was again interrupted by the military. The clerk of that Assembly was Obong Enobong Enobong Essien (late).
The Second Assembly got inaugurated on June 2, 1999 with the return of Nigeria to democratically elected government in May of the year. It comprised of 26 members and witnessed the leadership of two speakers namely Hon. Bassey Essien representing Ibeno/Esit Eket and Hon.Chief Peter Linus Umoh representing Okobo. The Deputy Speaker was Hon Aniefiok Thompson representing Nsit Ubium. The Clerk was Dr. Okon Ekanem.
This Assembly received 53 bills, 47 of which were executive bills while six were private members bills. 45 of these bills were passed by the House and 39 of them assented to by the governor. It was during this period that the Legislators’ Wives Association was formed to give the needed support and encouragement to their husbands.
We can safely pop the wine to say bravo to the Legislature which has contributed in a very great way to the achievements of the goals of government and service delivery to the people.
For penultimate years, Rt. Hon. Chief Barr. Peter Linus Umoh has been a leader whose ability to mobilise people for community building is legendary.
Member of Reps who spent half of his allocation sponsoring Oro Youths in Maritime Academy.
A bridge builder who unites all competing interest/factions, bringing to bear a unified and purpose-driven community.
As socialist, Chief Linus is gifted with intuition and wisdom exemplified by the achievements he has recorded till date.
On this auspicious day of your 65th Birth Anniversary, long life and impact filled years remain wishes by the people.
Happy birthday Akwa Ibom State intellectual gladiator, Rt. Hon. Chief Barr. Peter Linus Umoh.
OVATION AS IBIONO IBOM LEADERS, INDIGENES HAIL GOV EMMANUEL’S HOSPITAL GIFT … Our Gratitude will Climax in 2023 – Ibiono Ibom PDP
A high ovation has erupted in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, following the fulfilment of Governor Udom Emmanuel’s promise of a general hospital, with the ground breaking of the proposed facility at the Local Government headquarters, Oko Ita.
Performing the ground breaking, Governor Emmanuel speaking through the Commissioner for Health, Professor Augustine Umoh, harped on his avowed commitment to leave every part of the state with imprints of development, noting that the proposed General Hospital in Ibiono Ibom is a fulfilment of his promise to the people of the area, adding that health is a non- negotiable priority of his administration.
The health commissioner who relayed the Governor’s message, noted that, “His Excellency is committed to the welfare of Ibiono Ibom people which is why he has brought this project to you”.
“Health is vital and must not be taken lightly. This project will be inaugurated within the lifespan of this administration and this hospital will be one of the best health facilities around”
The member representing Ibiono Ibom in the state house of assembly, Honourable Godwin Ekpo, On his part commended the governor for initiating the project, noting that the land for the proposed hospital was long donated to the state government but it took Governor Udom Emmanuel to break the record by yielding to the yearnings of Ibiono Ibom people.
“Ibiono Ibom donated this land to the government for more than 20 years and administrations came and passed without erecting a structure. It will be on record that you are the governor that put this land to use for the purpose it was meant for and for the benefit of Ibiono Ibom people”, Ekpo Said.
Speaking on behalf of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibiono Ibom local government area, the state Publicity secretary of the party, Mr. Borono Bassey, lauded Governor Emmanuel’s strides as a PDP governor who has impacted positively in Ibiono Ibom, conveying the position of the party in the area which he said is absolute support for the party at the polls in 2023.
“PDP in Ibiono Ibom appreciates you for everything you have done. You have shown that you care about the well-being of our people. We are thanking you in two phases. The first phase of our gratitude is communicated to you in this event and the next one will be demonstrated when we massively turn out to vote and elect all candidates of The PDP in the forthcoming elections in 2023.”
Earlier in his welcome remark, the Ibiono Ibom Council Chairman, Hon. Ekopimo Polycarp, who commended the governor for being a promise keeper, expressed the readiness of Ibiono Ibom indigenes to support his completion agenda, reassuring that Ibiono Ibom is for PDP and will stand by the party in 2023.
In their separate positions, the Abai Ibiono Ibom, Obong Nsima Umoh and the representatives of the women Dr Eno Antiaobong Ekong, and youth, Hon. Joseph Udo, held that the governor has done well by remembering Ibiono in his plans, pointing that Ibiono Ibom as the votes basket of the state with more than 200 gazetted villages, is intact for PDP and will be a decisive factor in the victory of PDP Come 2023.
Present at the event were members of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council, PDP Candidate for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency seat Rt Hon. Ime Okon, Chairman of Westgate Group, Obong Churchill Udoh, Chairman of the Ibom Airport Development Limited, Dr Iniobong Essien, Traditional fathers from Ibiono Ibom, the PDP structure, sociopolitical groups amongst others.
The attention of the member representing Etinan Nsit Ibom Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Hon.Onofiok Luke has been drawn to a Bill wrongfully linked to him as sponsor.
The Bill which is titled; “Federal College of Education, Nduo Eduo, Eket, Akwa Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2022”. The Bill which was captured on the Order Paper of the House of Representatives today,Tuesday 26 July, 2022 was never submitted or presented by the Honourable Luke. . The purpose of this notice is for the public to disregard it as proper steps have been taken to get the error rectified by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, the Honourable Member’s bill for the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 has been read for the first time today during plenary.
Signed Aniekan Udofia Media Aide to Hon. Onofiok Luke
YOU’RE A SHINNING LIGHT IN A’IBOM-ANIETIE EKA HAILS MKPÓ AMAA CHANGE PROGENITOR
The Member representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Anietie Eka, has described the Founder of Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative, Mr Ekpeno Gold, as a shinning light in Akwa Ibom State.
The Lawmaker stated this on Wednesday in Uyo at the Unveiling of Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative Family House Complex and Umo Eno’s Goody, a special social offer packaged by the people to Akwa Ibom State.
Hon. Eka while congratulating the leadership of the Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative on their feat, said Mr Gold has not only remained a loyal supporter of Governor Udom Emmanuel, but has continued to create programmes that will benefit Akwa Ibom people.
“My brother I am so pleased with what you are doing, I am proud of you. You are one guy that sometimes when I look at you, I know that we have people that can take over from the big men we have today. You are a shinning light as far as Akwa Ibom is concern.
“From the days of Udom Abre, you toured the entire Local Governments with your team. There is nothing you handle that you don’t bring out positive answer”, he said.
Eka used the opportunity to refute rumours that he was plotting a defection to the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and further reiterated his support for the governorship bid of Pastor Umo Eno.
“Nobody should identify me with YPP or Bassey Albert, if not for Governor Udom Emmanuel, I won’t be in the State Assembly today. So, I am for Udom Emmanuel who singlehandedly with the support of Uyo people put me in the House of Assembly.
“Election are not won on social media nor through blackmails. So the responsibility of every Pastor Umo Eno’s supporter in the state is to go back to their different wards and units and preach the gospel of Pastor Umo Eno to the uninformed and the misinformed”.
“All these social media ranting in the name of YPP is meaningless, when the time comes, we will win massively. All these talk are mere distractions, Umo Eno is our candidate and our next Governor”, he added.
He also lauded the quality leadership strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel.
“Governor Udom Emmanuel has performed beyond expectations like the third ring road we see today, he never mentioned that in his manifesto but he has done it today.”
UMO ENO’S GOODY BAG: GOV. EMMANUEL SAYS MKPÓ AMAA CHANGE INITIATIVE HAS SET A STANDARD FOR OTHER GROUPS
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has commended Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative for its continued social and political reorientation drive in the state.
At the official Unveiling of Mkpó Amaa Change Family House and Umo Eno’s Goody Bag on Wednesday at Plot 8, SG Line, Ewet Housing, Uyo, the state Chief Executive said through its programmes, the Initiative has set a standard for other groups.
Represented by the Special Adviser, Bureau of Political and Social Reorientation, Elder Amanam Nkanga, the Governor said; “I commend the Initiator of Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative, Mr. Ekpeno Gold, for his passion in engendering a new culture among our people. He has done well and today, Mkpó Amaa Change has set a standard for other groups. Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative has become a must-watch with deep emotional connectivity.
He further appreciated the leadership and members of the group for assiduously to ensure the success of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Pastor Umo Eno at next year’s election.
“Ekpeno Gold is a good man in whom I’m well pleased. I’m very happy with you and members of the group. We’re gathered here to join him in his laudable mobilisation drive aimed at ensuring a landslide victory for our PDP Flag Bearer, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno”, he said.
On his Part, the PDP Flag Bearer, Pastor Umo Eno, expressed appreciation to the group for its support for his gubernatorial aspiration.
Represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rt. Hon. Orman Esin, Pastor Eno while describing the Umo Eno’s Goody Bag as a creative social programme, vowed that when elected Governor, he will boost peace, human capital and infrastructural development in the state.
Similarly, the Chairman on the Occasion and Managing Director of Nsik Motors Limited, Elder Nsikan Johnny, who congratulated Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative on the opening of its Family House, lauded the group for continually rolling out programmes that will benefit humanity.
On his part, the National President of the group and Special Assistant to the Governor on Social Reorientation, Mr. Ekpeno Gold, reachoed the group’s support for the Completion Agenda of Governor Udom Emmanuel and gubernatorial bid of Pastor Umo Eno.
He acknowledged the support and acceptance enjoyed by Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative and pledged that the group will continue to remain creative, focused and welcoming.
State Publicity Secretary of the group, Mr. Uwakmfon Dan who explained the concept of Umo Eno’s Goody Bag, said it was a special social gift packaged by Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative for Akwa Ibom people.
He named programmes under the Umo Eno’s Goody Bag to include Umo Eno’s Mentorship Hub, Free Fuel, Community Welfare, Medicare, Free Skill Acquisition and Grow with Umo Eno.
The event which featured the official Unveiling of the Goody Bag and Family House, was also graced by the Member representing Uyo State Constituency, Hon. Anietie Eka, Permanent Secretary of Government House, Dr. Nathaniel Adiakpan, Aides to the Governor, as well as youth and women groups.
REP. IDEM GRACES INI-ODU UDO KIERIAN’S WEDDING AS CHAIRMAN OF THE OCCASION
The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rep. Unyime Idem today graced the wedding reception of Blessing Pascal and Ini-odu Udo Kierian, the son of the Leader of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Sir Udo Kierian Akpan as Chairman of the occasion. The reception took place at Emeralds Event Centre, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo.
Idem admonished the couple to see beyond themselves and work collectively to build their home and to build on their strengths and not their weaknesses.
He commended them for taking the bold step to becoming one. He assured them that just as the Bible has said that, he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the Lord, the man having found a good thing in the wife should be ready to obtain favour from the Lord.
The wedding ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Princess Felicia Bassey, Members of the House of Assembly, amongst others
Media Unit Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency 17/07/2022
Onofiok Luke’s 3rd Year In The National Assembly: Collating The Highlights
By Ofonime Honesty
Few weeks ago, June 11, 2022 precisely, National Assembly legislators in Nigeria, elected in 2019, completed the third lunar cycle of the four year mandate bestowed upon them. Drums were rolled out across the land in celebration. Both active and inactive national legislators were in the thick of merriments. It was a celebration of national service (or disservice) to their respective constituents.
I hail from Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. I am therefore, by virtue of my roots, being represented in the green chambers of the National Assembly by Onofiok Akpan Luke, who is a Right Honourable (Rt. Hon.) by virtue of previous legislative experience and a Lawyer by training. He represents the three Local Government Areas of Etinan, Nsit Ubium and Nsit Ibom lumped together and codenamed Etinan/ Nsit Ubium/ Nsit Ibom Federal Constituency. Luke heads the Committee on Judiciary, and is a member of several other committees in the House of Representatives.
I had to review his national legislative sojourn in order to ascertain how successful or unsuccessful the journey has been. Yours truly had to gather pieces of information, verify same, before drawing inferences.
The body of information gathered and verified paint the picture of one who has been very active in Abuja and Akwa Ibom State since being elected in 2019. It also portrays him as one whose voice features prominently and regularly in the hallowed chambers, and in fact, one who stands more than he sits in the chambers. Available information can form a very voluminous compendium that his contemporaries and aspiring national legislators can use as a case study.
In three years, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Akpan Luke has sponsored bills and motions. He has done oversight, committee works, and empowerment of constituents. Without infusing any tinge of exaggeration, I make bold to say that Luke has performed all the primary legislative roles since his national assembly career began in 2019.
He has many Bills to his credit, namely: *A Bill For An Act To Establish The National Institute For Electoral Studies (HB.251).
A Bill To Amend The Legislative House (Powers And Privileges) Act 2019.
A Bill For An Act To Amend The Institute Of Transport Administration Of Nigeria (HB. 373) 2019.
Sheriffs and Civil Process Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HB676).
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB. 804).
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB. 805).
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB. 806).
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB. 807).
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB. 808).
Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HB. 809).
Police Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HB. 810).
Sherriffs And Civil Process Amendment Bill 2020.
Constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB 1056).
A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to make a Chief Judge of a State the Head of Judiciary of a State and increase the number of years of qualification for appointment as a Chief Judge or Judge of a High Court of a State and for related matters.
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HB.1053).
Trafficking In Person (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HB.1054).
*A Bill For An Act To Repeal The Legal Practitioners Act, Cap L 11, Laws Of The Federation Of Nigeria, 2004 And Enact The Legal Practitioners Act 2021.
*Legislative House (Power and Privileges) Act (Amendment) Bills, 2019 to Proscribe The Offence And Punishment For Content Of Legislative Houses, Provide Punishment For The Police Or Any Other Law Enforcement Agent That Refuses To Arrest Any Person As Directed By A Legislative House, Such As President, Vice President, The Executive Governors And Their Deputies, Diplomats And Their Agents, Representatives Of International Organizations Such As United Nations, The African Union, The European Union, ECOWAS And Commonwealth, And For Related Matters.
*A Bill For An Act To Preserve The Sanctity And Authority Of Court As A Sacred Institution In Order To Effectively Discharge Its Functions And Exercise The Judicial Powers Conferred On It Under The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria And Other Statutes, And For Related Matters.
*A Bill For An Act To Alter The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, CAP C. 23, Laws Of The Federation Of Nigeria, 2004 To Provide For Traditional Rulers Council To Advise The President And Governors On Culture And Tradition And Help In Maintaining Peace And Order In Their Traditional Domain, And For Related Matters.
*A Bill For An Act To Amend The Court Of Appeal Act, CAP. C.36 Laws Of The Federation Of Nigeria, 2004 To Increase The Number Of Justices Of The Court And Provide For Appointment Of A Minimum Of Six Justices In Every Judicial Division Of The Court For Speedy And Efficient Justice Delivery And To Implore Citizens Access To Justice, And For Related Matters.
*A Bill For An Act To Freeze Limitation Periods Stipulated In Statues, Regulations, Rules Or Bye-Laws During Public Health Emergency Or Any Emergency Declared In Nigeria, And For Related Matters.
*Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill.
*Legal Practitioners Act (Repeal And Establishment) Bill.
MOTIONS credited to him are: *Motion Calling On The Federal Government To Revive The Abandoned Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) In Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State.
*Motion On The Need To Call On The Federal Government To Appoint More Justices For The Supreme Court Of Nigeria.
*Motion Calling On The Federal Government To Postpone The 2020 National Sports Festival In Edo State And Other Large Gatherings Owing To Covid Pandemic.
*Motion Urging Security Agencies To Ensure The Immediate Release Of The Kidnapped Justice Chioma Nwosu Iheme Of The Court Of Appeal.
*Motion Condemning The Extra Judicial Killings Of Unarmed Nigerian Youths During The Lekki Toll Gate Protest.
*Urgent Need To Regulate Online Advertising and Sales of Drugs for the Safety of the Public.
*Motion of Urgent Public Importance On The Need To Ensure Transparency And Accountability In The Rehabilitation Exercise Of The Nation’s Refineries.
A cursory review of the forgoing Bills and Motions reveals that some of them have judicial undertone, reason deduced from the MP’s background as a Lawyer. His headship of the Judiciary Committee further reinforces this stance.
Luke has also facilitated, or attracted several projects for his people, including free medical outreach and health education, provision of laptops to youths for educational training and enterprise development, vocational skills training for women and youths/ distribution of hair dressing equipment, sewing machines and generators, and construction of ICT Knowledge Centre at Nsit Peoples Grammar School, Ikot Ukobo in Nsit Ubium.
Others are: Construction of 2 No. Classrooms Blocks With Furnitures, Fittings, Stores, Toilet At Four Towns Group School, Ikot Obio Inyang Iman, Etinan LGA; construction of another 2 No. Classrooms Blocks with furnitures,, fittings, stores and toilet at Four Towns Group School, Ikot Obio Inyang Iman, Etinan LGA; construction of 2 No. Classrooms Blocks with furnitures, fittings, stores and toilet at St Andrew’s African Church School, Edebom 2, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area; construction of 2 No. Classrooms Blocks with furnitures, fittings, stores and toilet at Government School, Ikot Imo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, and Construction of constituency community centre at Etinan Local Government Area.
He has also facilitated the following programmes for his constituents: *Zonal Intervention Programme For Skill Acquisition And Empowerment for women and youth in collaboration with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).
*Engagement Of Critical Stakeholders On The Amendment Of The 1999 Constitution and other matters affecting Etinan Federal Constituency.
*Speaking In Favour Of The Ibom Sea Port As Recently Approved By The Presidency.
*Educational Support Cum Loan Scheme For The Women And Youths Of Etinan Federal Constituency.
*2 Days Capacity Building And Leadership Masterclass Training For All The 31 Councillors Of Etinan Federal Constituency At GOTNI Leadership Centre, Abuja.
In the past week, he again called for improved welfare of the judiciary. This, he said, would lead to the effectiveness and true independence of the judiciary, if implemented.
All information captured in the foregoing paragraphs has been duly verified as factual by me. While there is room for improvement, I wish to state unequivocally that the quality of Onofiok Luke ‘s representation ranks high above most of his contemporaries. This is no ego-massage, but a simple statement of fact.
In keeping with the long-established practice of constantly meeting minds on important issues of National and State interest, today, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State held a Caucus meeting with the Leader of the Party in Akwa Ibom and Governor of the state, His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel, in attendance.
Addressing the Caucus, Governor Udom Emmanuel commended the Caucus for the defining role they have continued to play in deepening the taproot of the PDP in the State and the nation, and galvanising the party for successive electoral victories.
The Governor charged the PDP Caucus to continue to remain united in action and commitment as the days ahead hold even brighter promises for the Party in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.
Governor Emmanuel said “We must constantly work together to ensure that we continue to uphold the trust that millions of Akwa Ibom people have in the PDP”
The State Chief Executive and Party Leader also took time to brief members of the Caucus on important National and State issues and their implications for the growth and development of the State, the Nation, and the Party.
The highpoint of the Governor’s remarks was the formal presentation of winner of the recently held Gubernatorial Nomination, Pastor Umo Eno, alongside his running mate Senator Akon Eyakenyi to the Caucus of the Party.
Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State,Mr Moses Ekpo while communicating the decision of the Caucus to accept the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate and his running mate, lauded Partymen and women for what he described as an excellent choice, expressing the optimism that the duo will lead other candidates of the Party to a resounding victory at the 2023 elections.
Former Minister of the Federal Republic, Chief Nduese Essien who also spoke at the meeting said the duo are eminent Akwa Ibomites capable of leading the state to a new era of development and progress.
Earlier in a welcome remarks, State Chairman of the PDP, Rt Hon. Aniekan Akpan thanked the Leader of the Party, the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr Udom Emmanuel and the entire Caucus for the robust cooperation the party has continued to enjoy from members, elders and Stakeholders. He also took time to brief the Caucus on the strides and aspirations of the Party since he was called to serve in the last one year.
Governorship Candidate of the PDP in his response thanked the Caucus and the entire PDP family in Akwa Ibom State led by Governor Emmanuel for finding him worthy to be the one to contest election and win as the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.
Pastor Umo Eno restated the call to all the other aspirants who contested elections with him to accept to come and join hands with him to lead the state to a new era of collective prosperity for Akwa Ibom people.
He said “May I, once again with all sense of humility, call on all Akwa Ibom people, including my dear brothers who are in court to challenge my candidacy to please shelf their grievances so that we can work together as a Party in preparation for us to answer the patriotic call to build a prosperous and United Akwa Ibom State, which beckons on us in 2023.
GOVERNOR EMMANUEL’S AIDE PROMOTE AKWA IBOM CULTURE AND TRADITION IN TANDEM WITH THE PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE OF HIS BOSS
…called on citizens to hold firm the rich culture and tradition in which the state is built upon
…invites government functionaries and well wishers as he dedicates Master Ubong-Abasi Edima to God.
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth”Psalms 127:3&4
Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor and the International president, Akwa Ibom Grassroot Movement for Good Governance (AK-GRAMOV), Mr. Edima Martins (JP) has called on citizens to uphold the rich culture which differs the state from others, stating that culture fosters unionism and promote ethnicity, urge them to embrace the maintain peace philosophy of His Excellency, Governor Emmanuel.
The assertion was made by the indigenous Jerusalem Pilgrim while fielding questions from Ibom Voice correspondence, a unified media outfit in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The Special Aide, Martins has acknowledged the uncompromising stance of the State Governor, His Excellency Mr. Udom Emmanuel, and his professional conduct in upholding the constitutional mandate of culture as a topnotch priority in the state, describing him as dyed-in-the-wool and close quarter political administrator having rescued the state’s tradition from sinking abyss per hallowed conjecture.
The Nsit Ibom born indigene of Afia Nsit Urua Nko buttress on the sustainable peace, security, political stability, human capacity development, infrastructural revolution Agriculture, Industrialisation as initiatives of the Governor which will leave enduring legacies in the state.
Tracing back to memory lane, Martins started his political career in 2003 with the post of PDP Unit Coordinator Mbiaso ward 2 in Attah’s Administration. The Powerful Youth Leader was sworn-in by Arc Otu Ita Toyo the then State Chairman of the Party as Nsit lbom Chapter Coordinator of PDP Youth Wing at the then PDP Secretariat, 149 Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, a group that spearheaded Hon. Joshua Eyo’s 2007 Chairmanship Campaign.
The political stalwart left for service as Special Assistant to Nsit Ibom Local Goverment Chairman, Elder Joshua Eyo Asuquo, 2008 and he thereafter moved and do his mandatory National Youth Service Corp (NYSC ) in Benue State between 2008- 2009 where he returned home with four awards he was also saddled with a chieftaincy tittle of Obagudu-1 of Egwumaland amongst other tittles. Martins was elevated to the position of a Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman on Information, Youth & Sports from Special Assistant on Information and Communication at the same administration in 2010.
He made a trip to Jerusalem for further engagements in 2011, returned 2012 with the tittle of a JP.
With his passion to political engagement and a way of promoting Akwa Ibom State Government, the JP formed and registered a socio-political group with intellects and professionals in the state, he named the group Akwa Ibom Grassroot Movement for Good Governance (AK-GRAMOV). He judiciously used the platform to foster unity amongst citizens and promote government activism, showcasing same to the society.
With the help of AK-GRAMOV in 2013, the indigenous JP staged an awareness campaign on the need for citizens to shun violence and lend support to the government for a focused administration, embarked on solidarity visits to then Deputy Governor, Speakers of the 4th and 5th Assembly, organised prayer submit, the first NGO who adopted and endorsed Mr. Udom Emmanuel for Governorship Race in 2014, one of few groups who presented Good Governance Leadership Award to ex- Governor Godswill Akpabio, amongst other numerous activities. Martins was appointed into Nsit Ibom Local Goverment Transition Committee between 2015 and 2016, he was focused as the International President of the formidable support group which cut across states of the nation, he was not found wanting in his Political career.
Though challenges enveloped, He was chosen as a national observer of PDP Convention in Port Harcourt with the help of Obong Paul Ekpo in 2018. Today, SA Martins has clinched the highest political position in his political career as the Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor and team leader of all Governor’s Aide assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture with a shout of praise to the Governor for taking him thus far.
However, the Team Leader of Governor’s Aides Assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture, Martins on behalf of his family, has invited his boss, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State – Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Deputy Governor – Mr. Moses Ekpo (MFR), Speaker, Akwa lbom State House of Assembly and incoming Senator Uyo Senatorial District – Mr Aniekan Etim Bassey, The incoming Governor of Akwa lbom State and flag bearer of People’s Democratic Party – Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Secretary to the State Government – Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Chief Judge of Akwa lbom State, Head of Civil Service – Elder Eseseme Essien, Mr. Solomon Arase, National & State Caucus of the People Democratic Party, Members of the State Executive Council through their Dean – Hon Monday Ebong Uko, Distinguished Senator Effiong Bob, Distinguished Senator Emmanuel lbokessien, Distinguished Senator Aniete Okon, Distinguished Senator Alloyius Etok, Distinguished Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Distinguished Senator Christopher Ekpenyong, State Chairman, Distinguished Senator Ita-Iwa Florence, Obong Michael Akpan Afangideh, OON. Obong Paul Ekpo, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants to the State Governor, well meaning citizens of the state and well wishers to grace the auspicious event as Master Ubong-Abasi Edima is dedicated to God.
The occasion is scheduled to hold Sunday, 12th June, 2022 at the Apostolic Church Nigeria, #69 Oron Road , Uyo by 10am. According to him, reception will follow immediately after service at Kiniz Lodge, 100 Unit off Udoudoma Avenue, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State.
Recalled that it all started last year exactly when the Special Assistant, Edima Martins said it’s enough for him to continue as a bachelor. On 10th & 12th June, 2021, Martins will return to dedicate to God the fruit of the womb.
The Governorship Aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party, Hon. Onofiok Luke today, led the Amazing Grace Campaign Organisation to consult all councilors from the 31 Local Government Areas of the State.
Addressing the councilors, Hon. Luke informed them formally of his intention to become the next governor of Akwa Ibom State come 2023.
He assured them that he is fully prepared to govern the state, following his antecedents in the offices he had occupied in the past and at present as the Member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency.
During the event, the governorship hopeful addressed the councilors according to their Local Government Areas, telling them the peculiar challenges in their LGAs and the solutions he will proffer when he becomes governor in 2023.
Responding on behalf the councilors, Hon. Edem expressed appreciation to the aspirant for finding time to meet with them. She added that she was impressed at his knowledge of every nook and cranny of the state and what needs to be done to ensure a better future for Akwa Ibom people. She prayed for God to grant him success.
Hon. Luke solicited maximum support from the councilors to enable him succeed in his aspiration.
Mr Onofiok Luke took the last lap of his Local government tour to the people of Etinan Federal Constituency to solicit their support to enable him become Governor of Akwa Ibom come 2023.
The Amazing Grace Campaign team first landed at Etinan, then moved to Nsit Ibom before rounding off at Nsit Ubium, the birthplace of the Governorship Hopeful.
Speaking at the area to conclude his Local Governments tour to consult the People’s Democratic Party, PDP stakeholders and officers in the Thirty One Local Government Areas of the State, the aspirant assured the people that his aspiration which started years back is predicated on his commitment to build a stable and economically viable State consolidating on the achievements of the previous administrations.
Mr Luke stated that having studied the previous governments and holding several positions within and outside the State, he has the experience and capacity to become the next governor of Akwa Ibom State
The Federal Lawmaker called on the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party to institute a significant reward system for faithful party members.
Mr Luke urged the party hierarchy in the State to ensure that aspirants are given level playing ground to ensure that peace continues to reign in the state.
He promised to make God the centre of his administration when elected into office and the growth of Akwa Ibom people his priority.
The Governorship aspirant applauded the people for receiving him warmly, assuring that they will build and grow together for prosperity in Akwa Ibom State
He prayed for Governor Udom Emmanuel to succeed in his completion agenda and encouraged the people to join hands to support the Governor to succeed.
Responding, the PDP Chapter chairman for Etinan, Dr Inemesit Itina said Mr Luke has offered effective representation in the House of Representatives and assured that the chapter will examine the blueprints presented by the aspirant and take a stand.
Historically Nsit Ubium counterpart, Mr. Edet Inyangeno thanked Mr Luke for his impactful representation at the National Assembly and prayed God to guide him to succeed in his ambition.
NATCOM/NATFORCE Akwa Ibom State Command celebrates RAMADAN with Her Director General, Dr. Baba Mohammed.
…Says his unique attributes paved way for legal backing to the formidable paramilitary organization.
The hierarchical order and structural formation of NATCOM/NATFORCE showers encomiums on her Director General, Dr. Baba Mohammed having exude transformational leadership prowess, wishing him a Happy RAMADAN.
This came as a result of his clear exercise of office prerogatives to the sanctimonious organization.
In a statement signed by Obot Offiong Okon, State Acting Secretary, NATCOM/NATFORCE Akwa Ibom State Command, the cerebral DG is commended for his immense sacrifice and commitment to the naturalization of NATFORCE in Nigeria.
“Outrightly, this milestone of achievement would not have been possible if not for your administrative professionalism, wealth of experience, intellectual prowess, ingenuity, charismatic disposition, immense sacrifice, commitment, and blue print for the full domestication of NATFORCE in Nigeria. This acumen of yours is an attestation of your professional capacity and competency in Global Administration.
On this special occasion of RAMADAN, may almighty Allah continue to protect and bless you with good health, happiness and prosperity. BARKA DE SALLAH” the attached reads in part.
…Gov. Emmanuel, Stakeholders, Members Score Party High on Credibility, Fairness of Exercise
As part of the build up to party primaries for the 2023 polls, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has concluded its ward congresses across the state to elect ad hoc delegates who will vote at the party’s primary election, with stakeholders and members adjudging the exercise as peaceful, credible and satisfactory.
Governor Udom Emmanuel, who took part in the exercise in his home ward, Awa Ward 1, Onna Local Government Area, commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the congress, crediting it to the peaceful and united disposition of PDP in Akwa Ibom State, which he said has always been the case.
Emmanuel who lauded the great turn out of members of the party to the delegate congress, also congratulated the ad hoc delegates who emerged through voting across all wards in the state, adding that they reflect the collective will of the party stakeholders and members who cast votes for them.
Joining party stakeholders and members of PDP in Abak Urban Ward 3 at Bishop Clark Primary School, Deputy Governor, Mr.Moses Ekpo, expressed satisfaction with the process of electing ad hoc delegates from the ward, describing it as peaceful and transparent.
In Ekim Enen, Southern Uruan Ward 2, the home ward of the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, commended members of the Party for their peaceful conduct and successful Ward Congresses Uruan LGA.
Also, the State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon (Elder) Aniekan Akpan while leading members of the State Congress Monitoring Committee to supervise the progress of the exercise in different wards of the state, saluted the conduct of members of the party during the exercise, noting that the Congress has held simultaneously in all wards peacefully.
“Materials for the Adhoc delegate election arrived on time and everything has been going on peacefully. In the end, the people have the final answer and only those who are voted for will emerge as Adhoc delegates and they are the ones to vote their preferred aspirants during the primary elections which comes up in a week”, he said.
News correspondents who monitored the exercise across the state reported that there was orderly conduct in all wards across the state and delegates were unanimously elected.
In Etim Ekpo, the immediate Past National Legal Adviser of PDP and Senatorial Aspirant for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of party faithful in the election of ad-hoc delegates across the state.
Barr. Enoidem who spoke shortly after participating in the election of the three ad-hoc delegates for Etim Ekpo Ward 1, described the PDP as a people oriented democratic platform that is focused on development and expressed the confidence that delegates elected will make the party proud.
In Anwa Udo Akai, venue for Ikot Ekpene Ward 1 congress, 10 PDP faithful contested the election, after proper accreditation and voting, Rose Akaninyene Inyang, Hon. David Umana and comr Nsikak Lawrence were duly elected as Adhoc delegates to represent Ikot Ekpene ward 1.
In Essien Udim local government area, a State house of assembly Aspirant, Prince Ukpong Akpabio and other PDP faithfuls who turned out enmasse to exercise their franchise, adjudged the entire process as peaceful, credible and transparent.
Similarly, PDP faithfuls in Obot Akara ward 1, converged at Community Secondary School, Ikpe Mbak Eyop where Margaret Akpan Ukpong, Ndunno Okon Eshiet, Emmanuel Okon Udom emerged.
In Ibiakpan Obotim II, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Pastor Umo Eno who was part of the exercise, affirmed the peaceful conduct of the congeess, expressing confidence in the party which he said has shown a great deal of internal democracy.
Speaking with reporters, the Chairman, Ikot Ekpene local government area, Rt. Hon Unyime Etim while describing the entire process as peaceful and transparent, commended the Aniekan Akpan -led PDP in the State for being very organized as usual.
In Ikono and Ini LGAs, congresses which were held at the ward centres of the two sister LGAs had in attendance all party faithful cutting across all age divides as well as political stakeholders of the area.
At the end of the exercise, the immediate past Commissioner for Agriculture who also emerged winner in Ikpe Ward 2, Ini LGA alongside others described the process as peaceful and “well conducted”.
Also speaking from Ikono, the immediate past Chairman of Ikono LGC, Hon. Itoro Columba who also contested and won, noted that the election was keenly contested and went well.
In Urueoffong/Oruko, the Honourable Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Uno Etim Uno, the Council Chairman Hon Precious Selong and Member representing Urueoffong/Oruko Constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Asukwo Archibong and other PDP faithfuls who turned out in significant numbers to exercise their franchise, tagged the process as peaceful, credible and commendable.
The member representing Ibesikpo Asutan in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Hon. Aniekan Uko has described today Adhoc delegates election as one of the most fair and creditable election ever conducted in the state.
Three ad hoc delegates elected in each ward shall be eligible to vote alongside statutory delegates at the primary elections of the party.
ENOIDEM APPLAUDS PDP ON PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF AD-HOC DELEGATES ELECTION
The immediate Past National Legal Adviser of PDP and frontline Senatorial Aspirant for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of party faithful in the election of ad-hoc delegates across the state.
Barr. Enoidem who spoke shortly after participating in the election of the three ad-hoc delegates for Etim Ekpo Ward 1, described the PDP as a people oriented democratic platform that is focused on development and expressed the confidence that delegates elected will make the party proud.
Appreciating the effort of Governor Udom Emmanuel and the leadership of the party in the state for ensuring an all-inclusive and rancour free exercise, the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District hopeful lauded Etim Ekpo people for their orderly conduct.
He called on Akwa Ibom people to work to sustain the peace currently enjoyed in the state by massively mobilizing support for PDP in the 2023 general elections and urged those who were yet to complete their voter registration to do so within the window provided by INEC.
Giving their commitment to the sustenance of the party’s dominance in the State, some stakeholders including a former Speaker of the State Assembly, Barr. Nse Ekanem said PDP by the successful conduct of the exercise has made bold her resolve to rescue Nigeria.
AKWA IBOM MONEY WILL WORK IN,FOR AND BY AKWA IBOM PEOPLE!
… As Ubong Udofia, frontline gubernatorial aspirant OBONG AKAN UDOFIA’s immediate younger brother plays host to #AkprosperitycampaignorganizationinPortharcourt …
At the mention, re-echoing and substantiating of those words Akwa Ibom State and the world should be rest assured that obong AKAN UDOFIA (OAU) will not touch Akwa Ibom 💰 money in use for his own personal need nor desire. He keeps saying this each and all day that he will allow your money do the basic things that need be done only for our dear state.
Do a cross assessment of all this guys running around you in deception since the Advent of this nascent democratic experience for all this years and greatly factor out that in all this years they’ve not pushed you through nothing,all you keep hearing from them are vague cheap blabbling lies and promises that haven’t been fulfilled all this while.
For how long will they suppress you and manipulate you to stupor! It was a gathering of testimony on Wednesday April 27’2022 in Portharcourt, Rivers State Eve to the screening exercise for Gubernatorial Aspirants in the ongoing engagement and ratification of documents required and submitted by them ahead the nomination proper in May.
Ubong Udofia now GMD Desicon Engineering Company played us the campaign organization who all joined the principal in Portharcourt, Rivers State to support in warm embrace, solidarity and togetherness as he faces the Doure Niyi led Gubernatorial Aspirants Screening Exercise Panel.
The principal too was heralded by the carnival-like reception put in display by AKAN UDOFIA DEFENDERS(RIVERS STATE CHAPTER). They gathered in their form and element to show absolute Support to a man who knows how well to do it and possibly 🙏 will do more than expected from him because he knows fully well how best all can be done to advance the well being of Akwa Ibom People.
In aligning with the three(3) cardinal agenda of #Inclusiveness #Productivity and #Employment OBONG AKAN UDOFIA (OAU) has already roadmaped the way forward for the state to achieve a high power 💪 growth, advancement,speedy-takeoff, desirous and skyrocketing development like never before,others will only keep promising be and leing each season to you but Akan Prosperity Udofia is indeed the “talk and do”,he talks less and does more,he’s a doer!
Therefore! Who will you rather be in support of as we March towards 🙏🙏🙏 another brand new season of purposeful leadership that will emancipate Akwa Ibom People from the evil claws and shackles of poverty to a much more fulfilment of promise-made and heading towards #prosperity2022andbeyond #ProsperityForAll #prosperitymindset and all that accompanies progress!
Be part and person (s) in the making of a #Governorin2023 and be counted among the earliest believers in #goodgovernanceproject2023
And indeed Prosperity is here ✌️
Pat REUBEN is a public affairs analyst, writes in from REUBENZ COURT/Awantong Etinan-Nigeria 🙄
The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby draws public attention to plans by criminal elements to return the country to the pre-2015 era reminiscent of IED attacks on soft and hard targets in parts of the country.
Though there are already reported cases of such incidents in some areas, the Service has uncovered a ploy by suspected criminal gangs to forge an alliance among themselves with a view to launching further attacks on critical infrastructure and other frequented public places like worship and relaxation centres, especially during and after the holidays and festive celebrations. The objective is to achieve some self- serving interests as well as cause fear among the citizenry. The Service, however, recalls its earlier warning that some groups and individuals were plotting to stoke violence in the country.
Following these, patrons, owners and managers of aforementioned public places are advised to be wary of this development and implement basic security measures to deter the threats. While the Service is committed to the disruption of this trend and pattern of violent attacks, it will continue to partner with other security agencies to ensure that necessary drills are emplaced in order that public peace and order are not jeopardized.
To this end, residents are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses and share, with security and law enforcement agencies, useful information on the activities of criminals.
Meanwhile, the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, fwc wishes all and sundry a hitch free Workers’ Day and Sallah celebrations.
Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 26th April, 2022
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