The Empire Naija

  Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today met with leaders of key unions in the petroleum sector to address the issues that led to the recent ban on the sale of petroleum products in the state. In a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong had it that the Governor was informed that two petroleum trucks were confiscated in Mbo Local Government Area by federal agencies and have been detained since May 2024. The governor While acknowledging that the matter falls outside his jurisdiction, directed the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways to liaise with the relevant authorities to ascertain the facts of the case. Additionally, he expressed his commitment to exploring the establishment of a petroleum depot in Akwa Ibom State. In response, the union leaders thanked the Governor for his proactive engagement and pledged to lift the ban immediately, ensuring that petroleum products will be made available to the public. Those in attendance inc

  In a bid to avert impending breakdown of law and order in the State, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has set in motion machinery to Laise with relevant stakeholders in the petroleum sector so as nip in the bud the ongoing scarcity of fuel.  The House coming under a matter of urgent public importance brought before it by the member representing Oron/Udung Uko State Constituency, Hon. Kenim Onofiok appealed to the Independent Petroleum Markeers Association to call off the strike and reopen their stations for the sake of the public.  Hon. Kenim Onofiok informed the House that there has been recurrent crisis over the years between members of IPMAM in the State and Joint Task Force officials therefore leading to scarcity of fuel even as she added that the association had issued a notice of withdrawal of service yesterday where they directed their members to close their stations against the public from today.  "Petrol stations in Akwa Ibom are shut against the public and the pri

  By Edet Okpo Not very many people would be bold and genuinely willing to argue to the contrary that until the regime of the immediate past administration and  that of Pastor Umo Eno  on what could best be described as an hijacked or controlled scenario, indigenous construction companies, otherwise called “ local contractors “were grossly treated like mere lepers . That is with  regards to intentionally or deliberately  engaging them in the socio-economic, political and physical development of AKwa Ibom State.  Governor Umo Eno came with a demystifying mantra that breaks that  hitherto entrenched  and segregationist  tradition that had every profitable opportunity heaped on foreign construction companies, even with the obvious tendency for capital flight for the development of their parent countries. Amongst other objectives, it can be said that the engagement of indigenous contractors, especially the leading indigenous contracting firm in the south south sub-region of Nigeria, Hensek

In a bid to enhance the learning experience and academic performance of pupils, Mrs. Nsikak-Abasi Orok, Clerk of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has donated educational materials to Government Primary Mbiatok Itam in Itu Local Government Area.  The donation, made on Friday, marks the continuation of Mrs. Orok's  Educational Support Scheme AESS to schools, which provides essential resources to students at the beginning of every academic session.  Accompanied by her husband, Dr. Nam-Okuo Orok, Mrs. Orok handed over the materials, including 2,604 Exercise books, 300 school bags, and other stationery, to the school's Head Mistress, Mrs. Eno U. Udoh.  "We appreciate this  support," Mrs. Udoh said. "These materials will greatly benefit our students, improve their academic performance, and motivate them to learn."  Eteidung Ndiyong Okukim, village Head of Mbiatok Itam, also thanked Mrs. Orok and her family for their generosity.  "Your donation has made

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has given an accelerated hearing to a bill for a law to further amend the Traditional Rulers Law Cap 155 Law of Akwa Ibom State 2022 (as amended).  The Speaker, Rt. Hon.(Elder) Udeme Otong, who presided over plenary directed the Clerk to read the Executive bill at plenary on Friday, September 20, 2024. The bill which captured 11 section amendments was received by the House for legislative consideration after the Member for Eket State Constituency, Hon. Nsidibe Akata moved for its receipt and was seconded by Hon. Udobia Friday Udo of Esit Eket/Ibeno State Constituency. The bill was given an accelerated hearing as the House dissolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the amended sections after its second reading.  After legislative scrutiny at the Committee of the Whole, these 11 amendments were upheld stating in part that "the President-General shall be the ceremonial head of the Council and shall represent the Council at the N

The PDP Chairmanship flag bearer for Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Hon. Asuakak Umoh, arrived Ibiono Ibom Council Secretariat, Oko Ita, accompanied by his entourage for the official local government Campaign Flag-off for the upcoming local government elections with a rousing welcome.  Excitement filled the air as party members and supporters gathered to show their support for Hon. Asuakak Umoh and the PDP’s vision for a prosperous Ibiono Ibom.

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ( AKHA) has ratified the appointment of an external auditor to the Office of Auditor General for Local Government.  This was sequel to a letter for appointment of external auditors sent to the House by the office of the Auditor General for Local Government which was earlier committed to the House Committee on Public Accounts. Presenting his report, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts, Hon. Eric Akpan, informed the House that only one approval was required out of the three firms including Messr Ubokudom Etuk & Co of #3 Oku Street, Uyo, Edem Peters & Co of #141 Oron Road, Uyo and Mfon A. Etuk & Co of Suit SA III, Shopping Complex Uyo. Hon. Akpan stated that all the firms were invited for interview by the Committee where their relevant practice books were examined, while their experiences were assessed through oral interview based on their expertise of the subject matter.  Akpan added that other issues assessed included profil