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  By Edet Okpo  A total of 54,  000 Akwa Ibom women, representing at least 18, 000 from three local government areas in the State are set to benefit from World Bank Empowerment Programme tagged, “Nigeria For Women Project” (NFWP).  This, it must first be noted, points to the robust international diplomacy and mutually beneficial partnership that the Akwa Ibom State Government under the people-oriented administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel has sustained with progressive external organizations like the World Bank.  As clearly  stated during an orientation workshop organized by the Nigeria For Women Project  on Tuesday,  March 29, 2022, the three local government areas in the State to benefit from the implementation of the pilot programme include Onna, Oruk Anam and Ibesikpo. Through the support of the World Bank, Akwa Ibom  women have been mobilized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare to be trained on financial management and subsequently empowered to scale up producti

The 2023 Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency aspiration of Rt. Hon. Ime Bassey Okon continues to gain support as the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Barr Ini Ememobong throws weight behind the cause.  The Commissioner made this known on Saturday when the Itu/Ibiono Ibom Unity Project 2023 Campaign train made a stop over at his residence.  The Commissioner who received the Campaign entourage, appreciated the immediate past representative of Ibiono Ibom people in the State Assembly and the then Deputy Leader of the Sixth Assembly for not allowing the people of Itu/Ibiono to be in want of a quality aspirant for the seat in the National Assembly.  He expressed confidence in the aspiration of Rt. Hon. Ime Okon and said he is not just giving his moral support but also material support to see the cause successful. The Information Commissioner assured Itu/Ibiono of an effective front through Barr Ime Okon in the Green Chamber of National Assembly, come 2023. The Information Boss whil

  Bassey Okon from ITU, Offiong Samuel Offor,  from ini, Aniefiok Isaac Nkom from Ikot Ekpene, Iniobong Edward Ekong from  Nsit Ubium, Bob Emem from Onna,  Engr Camilus Umoh from Essien Udim This was contained in a letter dated 18th March and read on the floor of the Assembly sent in by the State Governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel. Those suspected  to be relieved of their duties are Rt. Hon. Okpolupum Ette, Mr. Umo Eno, Dr. Glory Edet, Prince Ukpong Akpabio It would be recalled that the State Executive Council had announced during its Exco meeting last week that there will be a Cabinet reshuffle where five Commissioners will be  relieved of their duties.  The Speaker  forwarded the letter to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Petition to report back to the House in 24 Hours. .

  Entertainers from Itu and Ibiono Ibom extraction of Akwa Ibom State have declared unalloyed support towards the Federal House  aspiration of Rt. Hon. (Barr) Ime Bassey Okon by releasing a campaign song and donating campaign materials for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Unity Project 2023. The group led by Mr. Donald Daniel Michael made the endorsement  today at his resident. In his speech, Leader of the group, Mr. Donald Daniel Michael said they are over 200 members who are convinced to support the aspiration of Rt. Hon. Ime Okon due to his humane personality, accessibility, intellectual depth and impactful antecedents. "We the entertainers, comprising of Musicians, Dancers, Masters of Ceremonies (MCs), Actors, Comedians and Instrumentalists came together and gather our resources to support this course because we see in Rt. Hon. Ime Okon a better offer than money which many politicians use to buy the consciences of the people than the people taking time to check content/quality of a person befo

  The frontline aspirant for Uyo Senatorial District Seat in the National Assembly, Barr. Usenobong Akpabio on Monday consulted with the Councillors of the nine Local Government Areas making up Uyo Senatorial District ahead of the PDP Primaries coming up on May 2022. Barr. Akpabio solicited for support, saying that he cannot succeed without the support of Councillors at the Local Government Legislative Chambers who are part of the delegates for the Party's primaries. He promised to give life touching represention by presenting the problems of the grassroots to the center and bringing dividends of democracy back to the people. Also, the Director General (DG) of Usenobong 2023 Campaign Organization, Hon. Achibong Inyang said Barr. Usenobong Akpabio is not a new face in the business of good leadership and quality representation. He stressed that Usenobong Akpabio has pedigree to maintain the height and integrity created by the previous Senators from Uyo Senatorial District in the Nati

  By Edet Okpo On Monday March 14, 2022, like many other Journalists and media practitioners in the State, I was at the Ibom Hall Grounds for the grand finale of the 2022 edition of International Women's Day celebrations. The event was characteristically well organized, colourful and hugely successful. Our women were resplendent in their colourful uniforms and eye catching attires. Most of us who attended the event were impressed with the high sense of organization and decorum observed by the women as well as the level of exemplary leadership demonstrated by the First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr (Mrs) Martha Udom Emmanuel, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr Ini Adiakpan and other government officials who were involved in the  hosting of  the event.  The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel who himself was physically present at the event was effusive with commendations for his wife and the Commissioner for  Women Affairs and Social Welfare,Dr. Ini Adiakpan

  As preparation for the 2023 general elections gears up, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and the Senatorial Aspirant for Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has been endorsed by statutory delegates and stakeholders of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. They consequently reiterated their avowed support and commitment to the Governor Udom Emmanuel’s Completion Agenda, assuring that they will lead the campaign for his succession plan through Pastor Umo Eno and the Senate aspiration of the Speaker in both party primaries and general elections. Describing Rt. Hon. Bassey as a humble and viable aspirant who has what it takes to occupy the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial seat in 2023, the delegates and stakeholders bare their minds at a consultative meeting held on Monday at Luton Park, Uyo. In his remarks, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and member representing Ibiono Ibom State constituency in the State House of Assembly, Obong G