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ROYAL FATHERS RECEIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE TRAIN, LAUD GOVERNOR EMMANUEL For once again displaying fatherly love and compassion, some traditional rulers, youth leaders and women stakeholders have expressed profound gratitude to Governor Udom Emmanuel. The philanthropic gesture which came through the Divine Mandate Community Service, witnessed the sharing of relief items to the people. This showContinue reading “Update”

ANOTHER BATCH OF AKWA IBOM ENTREPRENEURS BEGIN EMPOWERMENT SERIES WITH WORKSHOP Ibom Yield Incubation Hub, an Akwa Ibom State Government assisted entrepreneurial ecosystem/co-working space in Uyo, today held a one day Concept Note workshop for applicants in the 5th Batch of the My Entrepreneurship Goals Programme (MEGP). The workshop, which held at Emerald Events CentreContinue reading “Boom:”

Update Akwa Ibom, a flagship Radio Program of the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Akwa Ibom State has played host to the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan. The Commissioner appeared on the program from the stable of Passion FM 94.5 Udo Udoma, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State. The Interview sessionContinue reading “Update:”

EXCERPTS FROM THE ENLARGED MEETING OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD ON FRIDAY, 22nd OCTOBER, 2021 AT THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE The meeting which was presided over by HE the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had in attendance,HE the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, HeadContinue reading “Exclusive:”

GOVERNOR EMMANUEL’S COS, AKPARAWA INYANG-EYEN IDENTIFIES WITH THE UDOFOT OVER MOTHER’S DEATH Chief of Staff to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akparawa Ephraim Inyang -Eyen on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of Chief Paul Udofot of Ikot Eba in Etinan LGA over the death of their wife, mother and grandmother; Late Agnes Udofot. TheContinue reading “Updates:”

AUDA- NEPAD NIGERIA UNVEILS PROGRAMME FOR THE INNOVATIVE STRENGTHENING OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS CAPABILITIES…presents award to Governor Udom Emmanuel for his achievements in the agricultural sector The unveiling ceremony of the Innovative Strengthining of Smallholder Farmers Capabilities Towards Productive Land Restoration Amid COVID- 19 was held in Abuja, Thursday, October 21, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, AbujaContinue reading “Agriculture:”

GOV EMMANUEL RELISHES GAINS OF SECURITY RETREAT IN THE US Governor Udom Emmanuel has commended the Global Peace Foundation in collaboration with Vision Africa, organisers of the three day Inclusive retreat on Security held at Warrenton, Virginia, United States of America. Mr. Emmanuel made the commendation while fielding questions from state House Correspondents on hisContinue reading “Politics:”

Court Grants N5m bail to Bayelsa Girl that Circulated Nude Video Of A Retired Permanent Secretary Miss Charlotte Delhi from Bayelsa State was arrested few days ago by the Department of State Services (DSS) for circulating nude videos of former permanent secretary from Bayelsa State, Dr. Walton Liverpool, after unsuccessful attempts to blackmail him.. OnContinue reading “Insecurity:”

A’IBOM GOVERNOR’S WIFE AWARDS GRANTS TO INDIGENT STUDENTS OF ORUK ANAM Not less than fifty three indigent students of Oruk Anam origin on Thursday, received Education grant from the wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr (Mrs) Martha Udom Emmanuel. The beneficiaries, selected from the the 16 Political wards of the area, were drawnContinue reading “Education:”

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HARMONIZATION OF ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL BEGINS SITTING The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and member Conference Committee on the Harmonization of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2021, Rep. Unyime Idem attended the opening session of the conference in Abuja which had in attendance the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, UK GovernmentContinue reading “Updates:”

GOV EMMANUEL ADVOCATES UNBIASED COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO RESTORE NIGERIA’S PEACE Collaborative efforts beyond the boundaries of ethnicity, race, socio-cultural construct, religious affiliation, and doctrinal differences by faith leaders with moral authority is needed at this crucialmoment to advance sustainable peace, social cohesion and hope in Nigeria This is because the current reality in Nigeria isContinue reading “Exclusive:”

IBOM VOICE MEDIA BROADCAST, SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER, 2021 👇👇 HEADLINES: 🌍 A’IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT MARKS WORLD FOOD DAY 🌍 ORO YOUTH SUMMIT: GOV EMMANUEL IDENTIFIES UNITY AS BEDROCK FOR DEVELOPMENT 🌍 AKSG EXPRESSES WORRY OVER INDISCRIMINATE BOREHOLE DRILLINGS 🌍 AKWA IBOM GOVERNMENT CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR RURAL WOMEN 🌍 UPDATES FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL STEERING COMMITTEEContinue reading “Boom:”

IBOM VOICE MEDIA BROADCAST: SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER, 2021 HEADLINES: 🌎 GOV EMMANUEL’S PROJECTS ARE FUTURISTIC 🌍 2022 BUDGET: REP. IDEM RAISES CONCERN OVER HUGE DEFICIT 🌍 ONLY BELIEVE CARE FOUNDATION CONCLUDES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN ORO NATION 🌍 A’IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT SET TO PARTICIPATE IN A WORLD CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE. 🌍 BAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSContinue reading “Updates”

2022 BUDGET: REP. IDEM RAISES CONCERN OVER HUGE DEFICIT …Charges government agencies on revenue generation The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem has expressed concern over the huge budget deficit of the federal government in the 2022 Appropriation Bill before the National Assembly. Idem while making contributions during debate on the generalContinue reading “Updates:”

FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN COMMISSIONS 117 YEAR OLD AKWA IBOM HOSPITAL REMODELLED BY GOV. UDOM The dream of an improved healthcare delivery system for the people of Ikot Ekpene local government in Akwa Ibom State has finally been realised with the unveiling of a state of the arts modern secondary hospital and referral center forContinue reading “Politics:”

A’IBOM PDP CHAIRMAN THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND MKPÓ AMAA CHANGE INITIATIVE Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Akpan has thrown his weight behind a front line Socio-political Organisation in the state, Mkpó Amaa Change Initiative. Receiving the group’s delegation led by its International Coordinator and Special AssistantContinue reading “Boom:”

MPM INAUGURATES WARD EXECUTIVES IN INI Ward Executives of Maintain Peace Movement (MPM), a frontline socio-political movement in Akwa Ibom state, have been inaugurated in Wards 1, 9 and 10 of Ini Local Government Area. The Ini LGA Coordinator of MPM and Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet, performed the inauguration ceremony, Wednesday, atContinue reading “Exclusive:”

ELECTORAL ACT REVIEW: A’IBOM PDP FAULTS DIRECT PRIMARIES Part of the Senate’s recent amendment of the Electoral Act, have been faulted by political stakeholders across the country, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State, who considers certain clauses in the amendment, disturbing. Ventilating the position of his party, Wednesday October 13, in anContinue reading “Politics:”

GOV EMMANUEL CELEBRATES A’IBOM FIRST LADY FOR BAGGING DOUBLE AWARDS Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has join other well meaning Akwa Ibom people to celebrate the State’s first lady, Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel on the twin excellence awards on her by the Daily Independent Newspapers. Mrs Martha Emmanuel is being honoured with, “FirstContinue reading “Updates:”

DR. GLORY EDET ENDORSES MARTHA UDOM LEAGUE…appointed champion of Ikono/Ini Federal constituency team The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet has endorsed the second edition of Martha Udom League, a football competition aimed at uniting the people of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District and Akwa Ibom state at large. A brief endorsement ceremony which tookContinue reading “Exclusive:”

Time Table and Schedule of Activities for Year 2021 National Convention. In-line with the resolution of the 94th National Executive Committee (NEC), of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC), has approved the Time Table and Schedule of Activities for the year 2021 Elective National Convention, scheduled to holdContinue reading “Boom:”

A’IBOM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HOLDS 30TH NCE AND 3RD DEGREE MATRICULATION CEREMONY, FRIDAY The Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit is set for her 30th NCE and 3rd Degree Students’ Matriculation tomorrow Friday, October 8, 2021. The Ceremony will take place at the College Sports Ground by 11 am. In a statement issuedContinue reading “Education:”

The member Representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, exchanging pleasantries with Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator (Dr) Ahmed Lawan, during the 2022 Budget Presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the House of Representatives

“… to simply see development as an improvement in people’s welfare and well-being falls short of the mark. Development should be about lasting change. Development should not only be about improvements in the welfare of citizens, but about the capacity of the government to provide the environment for the welfare and wellbeing of the peopleContinue reading “Updates”

EXCERPTS FROM THE MEETING OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 6TH OCTOBER, 2021 AT THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE The meeting which was presided over by HE the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had in attendance,HE the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head ofContinue reading “Politics:”

SENATE PRESDIENT DESCRIBES GOV EMMANUEL AS SYMBOL OF PEACE,PROGRESS AND UNITY, …INAUGURATES 25KM UYO-IKOT EKPENE DUALISED ROAD Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan has described Governor Udom Emmanuel as Nigeria’s true symbol of peace unity, justice and progress, saying Akwa Ibom is indeed blessed to have him as the Governor at a time likeContinue reading “Exclusive:”

BILL TO REDUCE INCIDENT OF FIRE OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA PASSES FIRST READING The bill for an act to make provisions for the establishment of building fire safety measures, regulation and penalty for defaulters has passed the first reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Communications and member representingContinue reading “Legislature:”

BIRTH OF A COLOSSUS Many years ago on October 4th, a legend was brought forth as a shining star in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State with the name OWOIDIGHE, who grew up with so much wisdom and potentials. Being the pride of his family and extension, he became a global pride throughContinue reading “Exclusive:”

As part of events marking the 34th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State, The President of the Nigerian Senate, President Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan is billed to commission the dualized 25km Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road on Tuesday, September 5, 2021.

GOV EMMANUEL TO GRACE UNN 61ST FOUNDERS’ DAY AS GUEST SPEAKER The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has been formally invited as Guest Speaker to the 2021 Founders’ Day of University of Nigeria, Nsukka,UNN. This was made known Sunday, during a courtesy visit on the Governor by Prof. Bennett Nwanguma, Chairman Senate Ceremonials,Continue reading “Boom”