The Empire

  By Edet Okpo The entire  women  structure from the 31 local government areas of the State have unanimously adopted and endorsed Pastor Umo as the sole candidate for the forthcoming 2023 governorship election in the State. This becomes an added boost to Pastor Umo Eno" aspiration to become the next governor of Akwa Ibom, other groups in the State having already endorsed him.  In a message of endorsement signed and read by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan, the women noted that Akwa Ibom women have holistically assessed the profile of Pastor Umo Eno as a renowned business mogul, entrepreneur of note, employer of labour, paragon of humility, integrity, hard work, fear of God and passion for community development among others and have resolved to endorse and adopt Pastor Umo Eno as the choice and sole candidate of Akwa Ibom women. She said that the women's unanimous resolve to go with the governor and the adopted aspirant was also because th

  A wise man once said he would spend a third of the time he is allotted to fell a tree sharpening his axe. Whether the tree is felled in the end or not, he must have shown both experience, preparation and capacity at getting the work done. At most he will work away with an air of fulfilment if he is not as ambitious as thinking of the glory in accomplishing the task regardless of cause and effect. In his preparation and setting out with the right tools for the job, he would have engraved his imprint on the rocks as a compatriot who prioritizes preparation. With experience, preparation and capacity at the core of the conversation about the 2023 elections in Akwa Ibom State comes the possibility of having a handful of people who would be reporting for the party ticking more boxes of mediocrity than those aforementioned. Take nothing for granted in justifying our choices, including prayers, it is time to look above so much in considering what options would better serve our state, conscio

  By Edet Okpo The unwavering and infectious love and solidarity of Akwa Ibom women for the Wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor and First Lady of the State, Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Martha Udom Emmanuel was once again demonstrated in a grand style when they treated her to a surprised mega party to celebrate her 52nd  birthday anniversary.  The event which was held at the Women Development Centre, IBB Way, Uyo and spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in collaboration with strategic  women leaders, Women groups and Wives of traditional rulers  in the State, pulled thousands of women across the 31 local government areas of the State, who turned up in different colourful attires and in jubilant mood that saw the venue filled to the brim.  According to the Commissioner in charge of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan, Akwa Ibom women have sufficient reasons to celebrate “a woman with  unbroken record of humility, fear of God, compassion, diligenc