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  𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙐𝙢𝙤 𝙀𝙣𝙤,  𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙠𝙬𝙖 𝙄𝙗𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚,  𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚,  𝙐𝙮𝙤, 𝘼𝙠𝙬𝙖 𝙄𝙗𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚.   𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, On behalf of the good people of Ikono-Ini Federal Constituency, it is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the successful completion of your first year in office. Your administration's commitment to the development and welfare of our beloved state has been evident through the numerous giant strides you have taken in this short period. Your visionary leadership has brought significant progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, economic development and various other sectors. The people of Ikono-Ini and indeed the entire state have witnessed remarkable improvements that have positively impacted their lives. We are particularly appreciative of your efforts in promoting peace, security, and unity within t...

  Otobong Sampson Aspirants who hope to realize their ambition either as elected officials of local government council or officials of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State have been advised to shun underhand tactics and instead focus on convincing those with the votes about the genuineness of their ambition. Elder Aniekan Akpan, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State handed down the advice during an interaction over forthcoming events in the party.  He urged aspirants to keenly observe and key into the new political culture in the state introduced by the Governor and leader of the party, Pastor Umo Eno, as it will enhance their cause and brighten their chances. Explaining, Akpan said the culture abhors blackmail and underhand tactics while it simultaneously strengthens sincerity in politics and gives fillip to service-based ambitions.  The party, he remarked, has always pushed for these ideals but acknowledged that these aims have bee...

The non performance of some Transition Committee helmsmen has been brought to the fore as the ongoing tour of Councils in the State by the House of Assembly has exposed same. The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly acting on a letter sent to it by the State Governor seeking for a Resolution to extend the tenure of Transition Committees, set the ball rolling as it demanded to accertain the level of performance of each Council to determine if they merit to be returned. However, apart fromTransition Committees including Ika, Essien Udim, Ibiono Ibom, Nsit Ibom, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Uyo and a few others who have shown evidences of impacting lives, others had little or nothing to show for the funds received. Nisit Atai local Government area headed by a two term Chairman and present Transition Committee Chairman Hon. Emem Ibanga findings have shown has performed below par and had little to nothing tangible to show.  Roads including Ikot Edong and Ikot Edebe which she claims to have graded we...

  In a heartwarming gesture, the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Transition Committee, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo, on Tuesday, distributed N5.5 million as business support grants to fifty-five women selected from the eleven wards of Uyo Local Government Area.  The recipients, including market women, were visibly elated as they received their cash transfer alerts of N100,000 each inside the Uyo Council hall, expressing their gratitude through joyful dancing and songs of praise for the Chairman. Notable beneficiaries such as Mfonobong Godwin Archibong, Grace Ibanga Eyo, Kokomma Mkpongoñyong, Philomina Bright, and Udeme Asuquo Effiong, among others, were among those who received the grants.  Dr. Udo emphasized that the grants were aimed at bolstering local women in their entrepreneurial pursuits and supporting the economic growth agenda championed by Governor Umo Eno.  He announced plans to extend the support to an additional 55 women in future phases of the program, urging the...

  The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has commended Dr. Uwemedimo Udo for the high-quality projects he has executed during his tenure as the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Transition Committee in the past six months. Chairman of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Mfon Idung, made the commendation on Monday when he led the lawmakers on an inspection tour of the Council to assess the number of projects and achievements recorded so far under Dr. Udo's administration. Idung, shortly after he inspected the new 18-room Technical Building for staff of the Directorate of Works, Lands, and Housing of the Council, expressed satisfaction with the project status.  He noted the serenity and neatness of the Council vicinity, stating that the Chairman had shown a commitment to improving the Council. Speaking at the event, Dr. Udo explained that the building was about 90% complete, adding that the furniture to be used had already been purchased a...

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Waheed Ayilara, has pledged collaboration with Lawmakers of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) towards the steming of criminality in the State. Ayilara who was at the Assembly Complex, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo on a courtesy call on the Speaker and members, today, May 9th, 2024, noted that the major responsibility of government at all levels was to provide adequate security for it's citizens.   The Police Commissioner, accompanied by his Assistant in charge of Administration, Mr. Asuquo Ebong on the visit, posited that it was a rare privilege for him to be saddled with the responsibilities of ensuring the safety of lives and property of the Akwa Ibom people. He enumerated the areas of concern where the Akwa Ibom Police Command needs collaboration from the Honourable members to include, boundary issues between the State  and the neighbouring states of Cross River; Abia and part of Rivers. He also enlisted the cooperation of...

  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...