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The member representing Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko ha s described signature projects embarked upon by the State Governor, Mr. Udom's Emmanuel as a pointer to his capacity to deliver on set goals and targets giving credence to the mandate that was handed to him by Akwa Ibom people. The lawmaker while making remarks recently during an oversight visit to three projects said that the projects potrayed a governor who was result oriented and a go getter. Rt. Hon. Uko who heads the  House Committee on Special Projects , Monitoring /Implementation and Aviation Development described the level at to which was was was done at the  21 storey building also known as Dakada Towers, the Ecumerical International Worship Center and the International  Terminal of the Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah Airport as very impressive while also commending the supervising Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Okpolupm Ette for ensuring that the contractors stick to details and delivery t

By Edet Okpo Apparently determined to sustain the cause of unity, peaceful coexistence and internal democracy which Governor Udom Emmanuel exemplifies and which Okobo people have vowed to maintain, political stakeholders in Okobo Local Government have unanimously adopted Dr. Sylvester Attah as consensus  chairmanship candidate for the forthcoming 2020 October local government area in the State. In furtherance of the spirit of solidarity and sportsmanship, the stakeholders also prevailed on Chief Efefiong Antigha, who was initially also cleared to step down and join the majority voice for the overall peace of all. Addressing the expectant and supportive crowd that turned out in their numbers at her Oti-Oro residence and the local Government Council Secretariat respectfully, the Deputy Speaker and Member representing Okobo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Princess Felicia Bassey, stressed the need for harmonization of all shades of interest, close ran

By Joseph Atainyang The recent publication of screened Chairmanship aspirants by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has caused ripple in Eastern Obolo local government area as stakeholders of the party have gone to the streets in protest. The people who stated that there was no adoption of consensus Chairmanship aspirant for the local government area, added that the two aspirants who bought the form were from the same Zone (Okwan Obolo) and should be allowed to test their popularity in the field. Numbering over 300, the stakeholders and youths who staged a protest in Okoro Inyong village in Eastern Obolo Ward VII, insisted that the popular candidate, Pastor Awajionyi Nteile was rather screened out. Addressing newsmen who arrived the venue much later, the former chapter chairman of the party and former vice chairman of council, Hon. George M. Francis frowned at any imposition attempt, calling on the state chairman of the party, Hon. Udo Ekoenyong to call the screening committee chairman

In an effort to fast track  community development, the Special Assistant to Governor on Projects Monitoring Mr. Ifiok Akpabio in partnership with the Usoro Akpabio Educational Foundation has graded the main access road of Mbiaya, street lighting and borehole rehabilitation all in Mbiaya village, in Uruan Local Government Area. The project is to ease movements of people and goods within and outside the community for economic and sustainable development. The community projects according to Mr. Ifiok Akpabio will be in phases to reduce ease movement and reduce  the cycle of hunger for the wellbeing of the citizens during pandemic and beyond. He added that effort has been intensified to bring more projects that will enhance community development beyond the provisions of palliative and other health safety items that mitigate the effects of corona virus pandemic.

   By Edet Okon For about three years now, the incumbent chairman of Okobo Local Governme nt Area, Rt. Hon. Ubuo Effiong Ebuo, has refused to play to the gallery or blow his own trumpet. This is against the landmark developmental strides he has recorded as Executive Chairman of Okobo Local Government Area. To those who know him, this is his character and pattern of leadership.  By his scorecard of stellar performance, Rt. Hon. Ubuo has not only lifted the bar of grassroots governance so high, but the strides come with the assurances that as opportunity beckons once again, the people will not hesitate or have options in returning to office the man they have tested and now can trust to manage the commonwealth of Okobo people. Yet, this fine gentleman of nobility, great vision and pragmatic ideas which can clearly be seen in the impact he so far has created since coming into office, believes that only his work should speak for him, while he focuses on his assignment of redeeming his agend

By Bassey Dominic The last nocturnal and needless political meeting masterminded by a former Akwa Ibom State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim, which was dominated by few PDP Members and some youths suspected to be loyal to   All Progressive Congress(APC) in attendance, expectedly left much to be desired. That was about one in a series of such meetings that would be held in that manner in a dungeon where only one voice reign supreme in the delusion that the people of Okobo can be fooled.   Of course, two principal items on the agenda of that meeting were, first, how to presumptuously arrogate duties onto oneself and illegally use the name of the Governor of the State, His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, to say what  Governor Udom Emmanuel we know never said and can never say.  The second item on the one-man-squad agenda of the meeting item was to deceive the gullible and enthrone or force selfish and  personal wishes over the common will of the people

The SSA on Marketing and Brand Management, Mr Ime Uwah today paid an unscheduled visit to the Nigerian Christian Institute (NCI) to monitor compliance with the AKSG/NCDC Covid-19 guidelines. The Governor's Aide expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance at the school and urged the management to keep up with the standards. Uwah also seized the opportunity to commiserate with the principal of the school, Mrs Mfon Nze on the demise of their patriarch and founder of the NCI, Obong Okon Mkpong. He described Mkpong as a trailblazer and titan who left gargantuan footprints on the educational landscape of the state and nation at large.  Earlier while receiving the Governor's aide, the Principal, NCI Uyo, Mrs Mfon Nze said the school had ample facilities and classrooms to ensure social distancing, and more than enough teachers to prepare the students for their forthcoming examinations. Nze showed the Governor's aide round the various safety facilities in the school includin