Skip to main content

Economic Vibrancy, Development: Attah Thumbs Up Udom, Seeks Successful Second Term





A former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah has scored Governor Udom Emmanuel high for instituting sound economic blue print that would fast track the development of Akwa Ibom state.

Obong Attah gave the commendation during a consultation for second term at his Shelter Afrique residence, Uyo.

He lauded Governor Emmanuel for his sense of enterprise in the commencement of Ibom Airlines flight operations.the Ibom deep seaport, industrial city among others and expressed delight at the synergy in vision.

The former Governor expressed appreciation for the honor done him and prayed God to actualize the Divine mandate.

Addressing the Elder statesman, Governor Udom Emmanuel who described Obong Attah as the father of modern Akwa Ibom acknowledged the contribution of the Elder statesman to the development of Akwa Ibom through the economic foundation he laid and the Zoning arrangement as well as the enthronement of good governance and the landmark achievement that has launched Akwa Ibom into global reckoning especially the resource control.

Governor Emmanuel who was accompanied by his deputy mr Moses Ekpo, the speaker Barrister Onofiok Luke ,SSG Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem DG Divine mandate Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga,Senator Effiong Bob , Senator Anietie Okon, senator IbokEssien expressed appreciation to the former Governor for championing the course of the Niger Delta, Zoning arrangement and the spread of development across the state.

He disclosed that Ibom Airlines would begin flight operations and it would be inaugurated tomorrow by noon.

Governor Emmanuel said that three Aircrafts had been acquired and listed the routes to include Abuja, Lagos and Uyo.

He also lauded the investment in the palm oil and kernel plant which the former governor laid the foundation and announced that the mill in Ukanafun has been inaugurated and operations have begun. These he said would improve IGR and create employment.

The DG divine mandate, Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga said that the reelection of governor Udom Emmanuel has received wider acceptance across the State and said the visit was to come and formally consult the Former Governor on the second term bid.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Exco List: 9 Former Commissioners Make Comeback, Paul Bassey, Anthony Luke Make List

  By Asuquo Edem  After weeks of anxiety and expectations, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno finally sent the much awaited list of nominees for Commissioners and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. Those who made the list include 1. Uko Essien Udom, SAN: Etinan  2. Mr Paul Bassey: Eket  3. Dr Nsikak Linus Nkan: Ibesikpo Asutan  4. Mr Bob Almond: Onna  5. Capt Inibong Ekong: Nsit Ubium  6. Hon Ikoedem Ekong: Ibeno  7. Dr Anthony Luke: Essien Udim   8. Dr Offiong Samuel Offor: Ini 9. Rt Hon Iniobong Robson: Esit Eket   10. Dr Henry Archibong: Itu  11. Rt Hon Nsikak Ekong: Ikot Ekpene   12. Comrade Ini Ememobong Essien: Ibiono  13. Prof Eno Ibanga: Mkpat Enin  14. Hon Frank Archibong: Eket  15. Dr Emmanuel John Ekem: Oruk Anam  16. Mrs Inibehe Silas Etukudo: Ika  17. Prof Ubong Essien: Nsit Ibom  18. Rt. Hon Aniekan Umanah: Abak  19. Dr Frank Ekp...
Post a Comment
Read more

AKHA Defers Giving Resolution To Extend Transition Committees..mandates Committee to verify performance of councils

  By Asuquo Edem Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly today put off giving the governor a resolution to extend the stay of Transition Committees across the State. The State governor who communicated his request for the House Resolution dated 6th May 2024 drawing strength from Section 5 sub 2 of the Local Government Administration Law pleaded with the lawmakers to heed to giving the resolution to extend the tenure of Transition Councils as the Commission responsible for conducting elections require an extended time frame. The motion to receive the letter for deliberation was moved by the member representing Ikono Rt. Hon. Asuquo Nana and was seconded by the member representing Ika State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mfon Idung. However the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong stated that the Resolution as requested by the governor can't be given today as the House needs to accertain if the Transition Committees are deserving of an extension taking into consideration that they have served for six mon...
Post a Comment
Read more

Eastern Obolo Leaders Kick Against Illegal Closure Of Creeks, Displacement Of Obianga/Ikonta Villages By Company

  By Asuquo Edem  Leaders of Eastern Obolo led by the Paramount Ruler HRM Uboon( Rt. Hon. Eld) Harry J. Etetor ,illile ix have vehemently expressed displeasure over what they described as illegal closure of Creeks, planned forceful displacement of Obianga/Ikonta Villages and irreparable devastation of the environment by Sterling Petrochemical & Fertilizer Limited. Addressing a World Press Conference today at Villa Hilton Hotel, Uyo, the Paramount Ruler expressed concern over the operational activities of Sterling Petrochemical and Fertilizer Limited (SPFL), an Indian Petrochemical Company operating within the territorial precinct of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area which HRM Uboon( Rt. Hon. Eld) Harry J. Etetor ,illile ix  noted has brought untold hardship to Indigenes of the area. Reading their position paper, Chief Joshua Mathew Ayagwung,the Village Head of Emereoke 11 informed Journalists former governor Udim Emmanuel in 2022 had acquired 1736 hectares of ancest...
Post a Comment
Read more