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As part of activities to celebrate his arrival as a sexagenarian, he visited the Ikot Ekpene General Hospital today where he gifted cash to new born babies and their mothers, as well as, patients in the surgery ward of the hospital.  On the case of a diabetic patient whom the matron in charge said will soon face amputation on her left leg, Engr. Inyang empathized with the elderly woman and comforted her to not see it as the end of life but to trust in God for a more meaningful living at the end of the experience.  He promised to make his visit to the hospital a more frequent affair.

The Special Assistant to the Governor on Transport, Mr. Idongesit Samuel, has felicitated with his principal, Governor Umo Eno, Ph.D, and the good people of Akwa Ibom State "on the dawn of a new year filled with promise and opportunities." In a New Year message personally signed by him, Samuel commended the Governor's dedication to the ARISE Agenda, which he said has greatly transformed the state in 2024. He extended heartfelt wishes to all Akwa Ibomites, both at home and in the Diaspora, encouraging them to renew their support for the Governor, offer prayers for his leadership, and work collectively towards a more prosperous 2025. Samuel noted that the administration’s achievements in agriculture, infrastructure, education, and security, among others, have laid a solid foundation for the growth of the State. He expressed confidence that with unity and unwavering support for Governor Umo Eno’s leadership, Akwa Ibom would achieve even greater strides in the new year. ...

  December 31st, 2024, the people of Ibeno Local Government Area were hosted to Christmas and New Year celebrations by a chieftain of the All Progressive Party in Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Eunice Thomas.  The gathering which included indigenes and non-indigenes in the area was to spread joy and happiness in the spirit of the season.  Speaking, Dr. Eunice Thomas said the event was to bond deeper with the people and to thank them across party divide and ethnic nationalities for their love and support to her family over the years.  She reminded them that her proof of sincerity lies in the fact that she does not celebrate with them only at Christmas but at regular intervals, every year. The NNPCL Non Executive Director showered encomiums on Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Ekaete Unoma for their time-tested love for Akwa Ibom State and her people, and for their progressive leadership style.  "Their leadership inspires, grows and uplifts followers,...

  To improve rural access and boost agricultural marketing, Senator Aniekan Bassey of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, on Monday, inaugurated the construction of the 4Km Ekim Enen-Esuk Odu Road project in Uruan Local Government Area.  The project, which is co-funded by the Akwa Ibom State Government, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank, is an initiative under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).  The Senator Bassey, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, lauded Governor Umo Eno for his unwavering commitment to development through innovative programmes like RAAMP, which aims to improve road infrastructure and facilitate economic growth in rural communities.  Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Senator Bassey, who emphasized the importance of peace and cooperation, appealed to community leaders, youths, and women to support the contractors and ens...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has signed the 955 Billion Naira 2025 Budget of Consolidation and Expansion into law. The Governor assented to the bill at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House Uyo, in the presence of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Elder) Udeme Otong, members of the State Executive Council and some members of the State legislature.  Speaking shortly after the ceremony, Governor Eno commended the  House of Assembly for the expeditious passage of the Budget, appreciating the synergy between the executive and the legislature. He sued for the continuation of the collaborations in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.  Recall that the Akwa Ibom State House of assembly had on Tuesday December 24 passed the 2025 budget into law, following the adoption of the report by the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation and Finance, Dr Itoro Etim. Following the adoption, the House dissolved into the C...

The Non Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company(NNPC) Dr. Eunice Thomas today celebrated the 62nd birthday of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The event which held at the Secondary School, Ikot Oku Mfang in Abak Local Government Area drew stakeholders from the All Progressive Congress, Community leaders, youths, the Ibo community and even as the physically challenged weren't left out. In her remarks, Dr. Eunice Thomas noted that she saw it very necessary to celebrate God's love in the life of the Senate President whom God has used to affect positively, Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria as a whole.  She used the occasion to commend her husband for always being supportive and also thanked the people of Abak for not letting her down when she came to them to canvass for votes in favour of Akpabio during the last election adding that the rewards to be reaped has just begun. "I want to sincerely thank you for not letting me down.when I came to seek...

  The recurring decimal of 'no releases ' continued to play out in majority of Ministries and MDAs in the ongoing Budget Defense organized by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, a situation which has affected their performance in delivering on their mandates.  While defending the 2025 budget estimates before the Houe Committee yesterday, the Chairman of the State Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr. Martins Akpan informed the Hon. Itorobong Etim led Committee that tthey were unable to renovate any Health Centre during the 2024 fiscal year because there were absolutely no releases from the Executive. Dr. Akpan stated that the Agency has proposed to renovate only 6 health Centers for 2025 hopefully if they get funds from the Executive adding that though it was okay to add more health centers to the ones already on ground, maintaining the already existing ones was equally a priority. Mr. Sylvanus Udo who represented the Akwa Ibom Road Maintenance Agency on their part...