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The Speaker, Akwa Ibom House of Assembly ( AKHA ) Rt.Hon.Elder Udeme Otong, yesterday led serving and former members of the Assembly members to the funeral service, organized by the Winner Chapel in honour of Deaconess Vivian Ekpo,the late wife of the member for Etinan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abuja, Obong Paul Ekpo. At Comprehensive Secondary school grounds, Nkana, Etinan Local Government Area where the ceremony took place,the Speaker, flanked by his wife, Deaconess Margaret, said in a condolence message, that the leadership and membership of the Assembly were sadden by the sudden demise of  Deaconess Vivian Ekpo who was a devout Christian. Rt. Hon. Otong, accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon.Kufre Edidem, the Leader of the House, Hon. Sunday Johnny amongst others, noted with regret that Vivian while alive served our dear country meritoriously in many Federal Establishments including the National Open University of Nigeria, Uyo, where she died in active serv

  The security component of the Arise Agenda of His Excellency, Governor  Umo Eno, is starting off on an encouraging note as an alleged notorious criminal, one Godwin Effiong Okon, male, who is purported to have been terrorising residents in Ikot Nsu, Ifa Atai communities in Uyo local government area, has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police and subsequently arraigned before a  Court sitting in Uyo. The respondent , it was gathered, was recently arrested by the Eagle Response Squad, a special anti-crime wing of the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police, following credible  intelligence.  It was further learnt that, Godwin Effiong Okon who has confessed to the police of being a member of the Red Skin Confraternity had, before his eventual arrest, engaged the police in a gun duel along Nwaniba Road, Uyo. In a case held on 2nd August, 2023 at the Chief Magistrate Court 12, Uyo, presided over by Sam Ukoima Esq, the court held that the applicant, being the Commissioner of Poli

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Mr. Frank Archibong,  has charged Staffers of the Ministry to inculcate positive attitude  to work through renewed zeal, teamwork and commitment to service delivery for greater productivity  inline with the ARISE Agenda of the  State Governor , Pastor Umo Eno. Speaking during the weekly Solemn Assembly at the Ministry's arena upon resumption to duty,,  Archibong appreciated God for keeping everyone  alive and sound, saying his coming back to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Ministry  was a privilege by God and the instrumentality of ll Governor Umo Eno, stressing  that it  was  a call for greater service . "This is a new government with a new direction to rise to the responsibility before us. Our target is success and teamwork is what we need to succeed. "Pastor Umo Eno needs progress. He is passionate about governance and ready to deliver on his ARISE Agenda; and we must do

Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, today while meeting with members of the Organized Labour who joined their counterparts all over the country on a peaceful protest over unfair policies including subsidy Removal announced the Immediate release of One Billion Naira for settlement of gratuities of retired Primary School Teachers. Governor Eno while identifying with the.plight of workers also announced Leave Grant to be incorporated into monthly salaries for prompt payment, to set up a Committee for disbursement of Federal and State Government Palliatives in ten days to cushion effects of the subsidy removal.

The threat posed by a ravaging gully erosion menace at Northern Annang Secondary Commercial School, Etim Ekpo LGA formed part of deliberations of Lawmakers of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly during Plenary yesterday. The motion which was brought to the House pursuant to Order III Rule I of the Standing Order by the member representing Etim Ekpo State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mfon Idung noted the urgent need to salvage the Erosion menace at the school and it's environs. Rt. Hon. Idung stated that the gully erosion which is an alarming environmental challenge is "progressively threatening the safety, infrastructure and over all well-being of Indigenes, Staff and Students of the aforementioned Institution. Due to incessant rainfall in the past few months, the situation has worsened and become worrisome, leading to potential hazards for both Staff and Students, as well as compromising the integrity of the School infrastructure". The Lawmaker further added that the devasta

The era when Constituency briefing was held only once a year is over. Henceforth, both Constituency briefing and empowerment programme will hold monthly and on a Ward rotational basis, Member representing Essien Udim State Constituency, Prince Ukpong Akpabio II has declared.  He announced that the maiden edition of his Ward Empowerment programme for July 2023 will come up on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Afaha Ward, where the PDP scored the highest number of votes during the Governorship and State House of Assembly election. Addressing a cross section of Essien Udim Caucus alongside Ward, Chapter and State Party officers at the residence of the Political Leader of Essien Udim, Obong M. A. Afangideh, on Friday, July 28, 2023, the lawmaker noted that the regular interface is aimed at bridging the gap between the representative and constituents. According to Prince Akpabio, the development is in line with the philosophy of the Arise Agenda which places premium on rural development. He annou

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed satisfaction on the leadership dexterity of the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Udeme Otong. Governor Eno made the commendation on Thursday, at the closing ceremony to mark the end of Akwa Ibom Dialogue and formal launch of the ARISE Agenda at Ibom Icon Hotels and Golf Resort. The physically elated State Chief Executive described Elder Otong as a dedicated servant-leader and worthy partner. The Governor appreciated Rt. Hon. Otong and Members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for prompt screening and confirmation of Commissioners and Special Adviser nominees within a very short notice.  Rt. Hon. Otong in his goodwill message at the event reiterated the commitment of the 8th Assembly to enact relevant laws that will give the ARISE Agenda the needed legal framework to thrive. Media Unit, Office of the he Speaker,  Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.