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  By Asuquo Edem It's no longer news that the member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency, Hon. Moses Essien has parted ways with the Young Progressive Party(YPP) pitching tents with the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmaker who announced his defection to the PDP today during Plenary at the House of Assembly stated among other reasons his decision to move camp owing to the division amongst the leadership of YPP in the State. In his words: " I write to notify the Speaker and members of the People's Democratic party ( PDP ) in the Assembly of the formal resignation of my membership from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) to People's Democratic Party (PDP). The reason for this action is based on the division within the YPP leadership in Akwa Ibom State, where the 2023 Governorship candidate of the YPP, the state chairman of the party and the State officers including chapter officers of the party and stalwarts of the party decamp to the All Progres

  By Asuquo Edem Worried by the epileptic electricity supply from Power Companies and it's resultant effect on citizens and businesses in Akwa Ibom State, Lawmakers in the State Assembly yesterday during Plenary considered a Bill to establish the Akwa Ibom Electricity Regulatory Board. The Bill, a private member Bill which is sponsored by the member representing Esit Eket/Ibeno, Hon. Udobia Friday Udo scaled through second reading yesterday. While speaking on the general principles of the Bill, the Lawmaker noted that the Board when set up will promote policy and regulatory measures to ensure the expansion of efficient power generation and transmission towards the development of a competitive electricity market.  According to Hon Udo, the Bill would "stimulate policy measures that will attract investments across the State Electricity value chain to re-energize economic growth, drive job creation and improve the living conditions of residents of Akwa Ibom State; provide a clear

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has commended the State Government for the prompt response to the Etim Okon Usanga Erosion site, an intervention Project to rescue major structures in the environment from total collapse. The Chairman of the Committee and Member Representing Okobo State Constituency, Hon. Bassey Pius Bassey  who gave this commendation during an oversight inspection of the Ecological site also gave kudos to Bulletin Construction Company for working hazardously to ensure that the intervention is achieved and in record time. Hon. Bassey stressed that the essence of the inspection by the Committee is to ensure that the work done is environmentally friendly and does not cause more damage to the environment. He urged the company to put adequate measures in place to ensure that natural disasters that will destroy the environment does not occur. The Managing Director of Bulletine Construction Company, Chief Faysal Harb   while receiving the Committ

  The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Appropriation and Finance has commenced 2024 budget appraisal of Ministries and Parastatals for the first quarter. Speaking during the Committee’s first sitting on Monday, 22 April, 2024 at the conference hall of Assembly, the Committee Chairman, Hon Itorobong Etim said the exercise was important to ensure that targets were met as expected. She noted that the exercise was part of their legislative oversight over ministries and government agencies to review budget performance and the challenges faced by them.  Etim who represents Uruan State Constituency, while soliciting for cooperation from MDAs, said the exercise became necessary to ensure that funds earmarked for projects were judiciously utilised. Commenting on the progress of work done at the International Terminal during presentation by Ministry of Special Duties, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Kufreabasi Edidem noted that the level of work done at the MRO and perimet

  As the people-oriented leadership template of the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, continues to make impact, a coalition of professionals under the aegis of  Likemind Professionals  Forum,  has added its voice of commendation to what it described as "unprecedented and worthy of commendation".  This is coming on the crest of widespread applause to the governor for his lofty strides from Akwa Ibom citizens at  home and in the Diaspora. According to a Thank You Message to the Governor issued  recently and signed by the Chairman of the Forum,Elder Offiong Eduongo, Secretary, Dcns. Eno Ime Akpan,  and other Executive  and members, the LikeMind Professionals Forum commended the governor for taking governance to the grassroots and aggressively giving practical attention to the needs of the masses through the  Arise Agenda. Giving particular references, Likemind Professionals Forum pointed  at the new lease of life the administration has given to the people through infrast

  Gabriel Victor Ene is a highly accomplished individual from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, who has served the nation with distinction. He held the prestigious rank of Lieutenant General while he served as a Senior Military Attaché to the United Nations. Known for his visionary outlook, Ene has embarked on his journey toward the presidency, aiming to become the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. With unwavering determination, he leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit to garner overwhelming support from Nigerians in the next general election Early Life and Education Born on November 22, 1974, in Ikot Ambang, Ibiono Ibom local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Gabriel Ene had his formative years in the bustling city of Lagos. He received his primary education at Archbishop Taylor Memorial Primary School, Maroko, from 1981 to 1987. Following this, he attended Government College, Victoria Island, Lagos from 1987 t

  By Asuquo Edem Worried by the issue of dilapidated roads of Eniongo community who are predominantly agrarian and a fishing community, the member representing Oron/Udung Uko State Constituency Hon Kenim Onofiok has called on the House of Assembly to urge the State Government to undertake the construction of the Eyonsek-Eniongo Road. Coming under a motion on notice, the lawmaker  while describing good road network as the lifeline for rural communities which aids transportation of materials and goods noted that the road if constructed will ease the evacuation of agricultural produce and seafoods from the areas to other parts of the State as well as boost commercial activities at the Eniongo beach for improved revenue to government. She called on the House to urge the Ministry of Works to undertake immediate assessment of the road with a view to determining the extent of work needed to be done and recommending same for implementation while also urging the Budget Office to capture the Eyo

  By Williams Akpabio  Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Friday held Seminar for its newly recruited staff with the theme "Navigating the Intricate Landscape of Civil Service Rules" held at the Old Chapel of the Assembly, Uyo Declaring the event open, the Head of Civil Service Elder, Effiong Essien who was ably represented by its Permanent Secretary, Mr Joseph Esidem commended the State Government for approving the recruitment of fresh hands into the service to fill the yenning manpower gap in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, this is expected to ensure that the Civil Service is revitalized and re-infigurated for better service delivery and thereby charged them to be guided by the tenents of accountability, equity and good conscience Speaking on the importance of the serminar, the Head of Service admonished participants to be committed to the program as it is the key to Career progression, and its gains determines their altitude in service adding that government expects t

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has passed a resolution, urging Governor Umo Eno to direct the Commissioner for Transport in liaison with security Chiefs and Commissioner of Police for the enforcement of the ban on motorcyclists operating on restricted routes in Uyo, the state capital. The resolution of the House is sequel to notice on motion on the need to Re- Enforce Ban and Prosecution of Motorcyclists Plying Unauthorized Areas within Uyo Metropolis, brought before it by the member for Mkpat Enin State Constituency, Hon. Uwem Imo-Ita at Thursday's plenary in Uyo.  Imo-Ita, whose motion was seconded by the member for Ini State Constituency, Hon. Lawrence Udoide for deliberation on the floor of the Assembly,  expressed displeasure on the nonchalant attitude of defaulters who trade with impunity by deliberately plying the Unauthorized areas, using their motorcycles even at broad daylight not minding the consequences of the law. The Mkpat Enin Lawmaker, was most saddene