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    Worried by the State of abandonment faced by Model Secondary School Issiet Ekim in Uruan Local Government Area, the member representing Uruan State Constituency, Hon Itorobong Etim has called on the State Government to initiate a comprehensive evaluation to assess the current state of the school with a view to actuating it. Coming under a Motion on Notice presented on the floor of the House of Assembly, Hon. Etim informed the Speaker and Members that the school which was built between 2003-2007 and has remained inoperable since 2007. The Lawmaker noted that the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno in line with the goals of the ARISE Agenda has finalized arrangements to establish Model Primary Schools equipped with state-of-the-arts facilities in every federal constituency with the remodeling of Christ the King Primary School Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo as a first step. "Worried that 16 years down the line, work has not resumed at the site, neither has the facility been put to use, an

  Sequel to the request by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly that the Dumpsite at the Uyo Village Road be relocated by the State Government, the Member Representing Etinan State Constituency, Uduakobong Ekpo-Ufot has opined that remedial measures should rather be sought in managing the accumulated waste at the Uyo Village Road Dumpsite other than only relocating it. Addressing some members of the Assembly Press Corps after last weekend Plenary following the call for the relocation by member representing Uyo State Constituency, Uwemedimo Asuquo, the Etinan Lawmaker had said, relocating the dumpsite will continuously pose more challenges and health hazards to the inhabitants of the areas where it will be relocated to. Uduakobong Ekpo-Ufot said proper handling of wastes should be encouraged and facilitated by relevant  government agencies as requesting for relocation of the dumpsite to other locations across the three Senatorial Districts of the State would not totally solve the probl

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ( AKHA )has declared it's willingness to partner the leadership and membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to tackle the sale of counterfeit drugs in the state. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Udeme Otong, made known the decision of the Assembly, when he played host to the leadership of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Akwa Ibom State Branch, at the Assembly Complex in Uyo. The Speaker who was responding to request for the formulation of Bill against fake and counterfeit drugs, assured that the House will work out modalities to reactivate the State Taskforce against fake drugs and other unwholesome practices within the profession, to safeguard the health of Akwa Ibom people. "We used to have a taskforce on counterfeit and fake drugs. The current administration in the state is very serious and won't tolerate unprofessionalism, especially, regarding the health of the people." "I want to ass

  In a clear show of strength and zeal, Akwa Ibom State -Malaysian daughter, Miss Sarah Sofea Idongesit Warrie had yet again come out tops in the just concluded 12th Malaysia Open Fencing Championship 2023 U12 Girls Epee Event. The competition which was attended by all South East Asia Countries saw Miss Warrie come out tops and with the gold medal and awarded with the Diploma Of Achievement Gold award. The event which is organized by the Olympic Council of Malaysia commenced on the 26th and climaxed on the 28th of August 2023.. Sarah Idongesit Warrie who is just 11 years old is the youngest daughter to Dr. Idongesit Warrie from Nsit Ubium and Dr. Ayu Ningrad, a Malaysian. It would be recalled that Miss Sarah Warrie in July this year clinched second position in the Malaysian FT Open Fencing Tournament.

The Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has commended the progress of the All Nations Christian Ministry International, as the church marked its 19th years anniversary. Senator Bassey gave the commendation in Eket on Sunday during the Church Anniversary/Discovery Convention. The event, themed "Rebuilding the Tabernacle of David (Acts 15: 16)," was attended by the church founder and Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, his wife, Patience; the State Deputy Governor,  Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong; members of the State Executive Council, among others.  Media Unit Office of the Senator Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District

The Member representing Ukanafun State Constituency, Hon Emem Etokabasi Udom has appealed to the State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources to to the aid of Ukanafun by evacuating the  bridge at Nkek Idim river which he said had collapsed over twenty years ago. The lawmaker coming under a motion brought before the House of Assembly on Friday frowned at the various atrocities perpetrated against residents of the Area noting that, he does not want to experience another unforgettable crisis in his community a second time. Hon. Udom noted that although the administration of the then Governor Godswill Akpabio had since constructed a new bridge, the unevacuated collapsed one had constituted a stumbling block to socio-economic development of the area while serving as a hide-out for criminals.  "It is disheartening to note that since then, the said collapsed bridge is still domiciled in the river which barricades fishermen, canoe operators and farmers from

In furtherance of the rural development drive of  Pastor Umo Eno-led administration in Akwa Ibom State, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Frank Archibong has called on  Village Heads to intensify efforts  towards enhancing peace and security in their respective communities for rapid development to thrive. The Commissioner gave the charge when he played host to the Coordinators of Mboho Mme Eteidung (Clan of Village Heads) across the 31 Local Government Areas of the State which took place in Uyo on Friday. The Chieftaincy Affairs helmsman said the imperative of  rubbing minds with the royal fathers   was  to intimate them of the rural development template as capture on the Arise Agenda of the present administration for them to buy-in  as critical stakeholders whose role is pivotal in achieving desired objectives .  He reiterated the readiness of Governor Umo Eno to advance good governance in the State particularly grassroots development , charging  the