ujoinme:
Lets play name this place in Akwa Ibom? Test your knowledge of Akwa Ibom state.

Uyo specialist hospital?

ChimaAdeoye:


Uyo specialist hospital?

nice try, but no.

The story of Akwa Ibom is synonymous to that of the transcorp Hilton in Abuja it goes this way and i quote"ThrowbackThursday #tbt Chasing a dream, realising a goal, and making a change means that more often that not, you'll have to stand alone. But the beauty of it is, soon others inspired by your dream will stand right by your side. For the Nicon Noga Hilton #Hotel (Now Transcorp Hilton Hotel) built in 1987, this meant standing tall in the midst of nothing. It meant building a magnificent Hotel amidst stark in-development and the result; it sparked a chain reaction that inspired the development of many parts of the great city of #Abuja. Photo credit; Julius Berger Nigeria PLC Never be afraid to dream. Never let the fear of losing, overcome the excitement of winning".

marking the 27 anniversary of creation of Akwa Ibom sept 23 2014. Project commisioning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLujTW-q3Q

Nice @ujoinme. i love the pictures.

Lets play Name This Place? Clue 1, both places are in Akwa Ibom. both images courtesy of rhodiesworld.com

ujoinme:
Lets play Name This Place? Clue 1, both places are in Akwa Ibom. both images courtesy of rhodiesworld.com

1st one should b wellington Bassey way
2nd should b the stadium axis along 3rd ring road

trexzee:


1st one should b wellington Bassey way
2nd should b the stadium axis along 3rd ring road

Good job! Now how about thisplace

trexzee:
AKWA IBOM INTERNATIONAL STADIUM AERIAL VIEW
www.nairaland.com/attachments/1828302_img20141101114933_jpeg7af31801bf10403e9e8a625ee5f271e5

Huh! The surroundings in that image is a big mess. Bleh!

Akwa Ibom Stadium Day and Night. Notice the night is already illuminated for the match between Nigeria VS Ghana. Do you notice Nigerian and Ghanaian Flags on the stadium!

@ujoime the pictures you asked that no one seems to be able to answer please tell us what pics it is an its locations happy new month namesake

@Atuoke i saw some lovely pictures you posted on the ibeno thread why don't help and post them here too?

akpanakwaibom:
@Atuoke i saw some lovely pictures you posted on the ibeno thread why don't help and post them here too?

My brother nothing stops you from copying and posting those pictures here, If you like to.

Whats going on with this project does any one know? The shell of the MRO is complete but have they equiped it yet or are there any contracts with foreign Technical partners?
There seem to be a lack of information on the Airport project? new taxiway/new terminal.

^^ I think the government has forgotton about this project, I dont hear any news about it as before, Possibly due to election and concentration on the Stadium. Am glad the stadium is now complete maybe Gov. Akpabio will focus his attention on other projects that are begging his attention before he leaves office may next year.
Chief Amongst then is his signature project the Ibom Tropicana though the cinema and mall are complete, the hilton hotel, park,and convention centre are not,The 20th Anniversary hospital, this airport new taxiway/new terminal.

How I wish the primaries/ election is done so they can focus on governing.

ujoinme:
^^ I think the government has forgotton about this project, I dont hear any news about it as before, Possibly due to election and concentration on the Stadium. Am glad the stadium is now complete maybe Gov. Akpabio will focus his attention on other projects that are begging his attention before he leaves office may next year.
Chief Amongst then is his signature project the Ibom Tropicana though the cinema and mall are complete, the hilton hotel, park,and convention centre are not,The 20th Anniversary hospital, this airport new taxiway/new terminal.

How I wish the primaries/ election is done so they can focus on governing.

Okay thanks @ ujoinme Whats your view on current politics of Akwa Ibom Viz the succession plan or who become next governor?

Atouke:

Okay thanks @ ujoinme Whats your view on current politics of Akwa Ibom Viz the succession plan or who become next governor?

I hate dabbling into the madness of the so-called succession plan, But since you asked i will give you my thought:
Of all the aspirant that are clamoring to succeed Akpabio, All of them were members of the governors kitchen cabinate at some point and hence in my opinion non of them is better than the other because all of them will spell continuity having been student of Akpabio style of politics. UOU, OBA, Ntekim, Eyo, Udom, Assam,Ekere etc. they are all the same am not going to cry over people who have all enriched themselves from the state coffers and are busy crying or smiling today based on who is favoured by Gov. Akpabio.
The only Aspirant in my opinion who will bring an opposing/fresh/new view to leadership in Akwa Ibom State who are not and were never members of Gov. Akpabios kitchen cabinate are Senator Esuene and Akpanudohedehe and lets be real non of these two stand a chance of succeeding Akpabio in 2015.

For me personally, It is very likely that Akpabio's successor will be any of his present or former kitchen cabinet members, so who ever amongst them succeeds will be good for enough for me, Since they are all schooled in the ideology/balance of stealing just enough that projects still gets completed and the state development is not grounded ie stealing but still able to provide tangible dividen of democracy.

Akpabio has been hugely successful because he was a kitchen cabinet member of Gov. Victor Attah where he learnt the principles of governance what worked and what didn't and understood the issues our state had and how to go about solving them, And the huge 13% derivation allocation helped that journey.

In My view all his members of kitchen cabinet past and present, that are clamoring to succeed him will do just fine in the absence of credible opposition. because they have also learnt for this Administration what is working and what is not, And I hope they have a plan on how to consolidate on what is working and improve what isn't.

ujoinme:


I hate dabbling into the madness of the so-called succession plan, But since you asked i will give you my thought:
Of all the aspirant that are clamoring to succeed Akpabio, All of them were members of the governors kitchen cabinate at some point and hence in my opinion non of them is better than the other because all of them will spell continuity having been student of Akpabio style of politics. UOU, OBA, Ntekim, Eyo, Udom, Assam,Ekere etc. they are all the same am not going to cry over people who have all enriched themselves form the state coffers and are busy crying or smiling today based on who is favoured by Gov. Akpabio.
The only Aspirant in my opinion who will bring an opposing/fresh/new view to leadership in Akwa Ibom State who are not and were never members of Gov. Akpabios kitchen cabinate are Senator Esuene and Akpanudohedehe and lets be real non of these two stand a chance of succeeding Akpabio in 2015.

For me personally, It is very likely that Akpabio's successor will be any of his present or former kitchen cabinet members, so who ever amongst them succeeds will be good for enough for me, Since they are all schooled in the ideology/balance of stealing just enough that projects still gets completed and the state development is not grounded ie stealing but still able to provide tangible dividen of democracy.

Akpabio has been hugely successful because he was a kitchen cabinet member of Gov. Victor Attah where he learnt the principles of governance what worked and what didn't and understood the issues our state had and how to go about solving them, And the huge 13% derivation allocation helped that journey.

In My view all his members of kitchen cabinet past and present, that are clamoring to succeed him will do just fine in the absence of credible opposition. because they have also learnt for this Administration what is working and what is not, And I hope they have a plan on how to consolidate on what is working and improve what isn't.

Excellent insight as usual, But dont you think that Udom has not been a member of Akpabios cabinet long enough to have learnt the ropes of politics to be a strong leader like Akpabio? Unlike the others who have been around for longer than him. And i notice you carefully avoided the issue of zoning, I hope that wasn't delibrate? Lol

ujoinme:
Akwa Ibom Stadium Day and Night. Notice the night is already illuminated for the match between Nigeria VS Ghana. Do you notice Nigerian and Ghanaian Flags on the stadium!

What a beauty!!

Atouke:


Excellent insight as usual, But dont you think that Udom has not been a member of Akpabios cabinet long enough to have learnt the ropes of politics to be a strong leader like Akpabio? Unlike the others who have been around for longer than him. And i notice you carefully avoided the issue of zoning, I hope that wasn't delibrate? Lol

On the contrary, I did not discus zoning because, Zoning in a political sense is a false choice that politicians use when they want to confuse the polity in order for them to have their way. In the case of Akwa Ibom, Gov. Akpabio a very savvy political animal(whom i admire) Is just paying lip service to the term zoning, and using it for his advantage.
1). He is not a true believer in that term, which explains his flip flopping on the issue. favouring no zoning when UOU was in favour and not favouring it when he fell out with him.
2).If Gov. Akpabio Was a true disciple of zoning, he would have respected the zonning process of senate seat in his senatorial district to Abak.
3). If Gov. Akpabio Was a true disciple of zoning,The he would have respected the principle of zoning on ethnic bases and not the flawed SD bases. Can you imagine what would have happened if Victor Attah zone governorship to ikot Ekpene senatorial district and turned around and supported a candidate from the minority ibibios of Ikono or Ini LGA in that district? That is What our dear governor is doing In Eket SD.
If he was sincere about zonning then it would have gone to Oron ethnic group, Since they Are the majority in Eket SD.

Zoning is a term basterdized by politicians to have their way:
1). Gov. Akpabio Knew that the Ibibio's were ready to take back power from him no matter what, He came up with what i term a political masterstroke by claiming zonning but at the same time attempting to handover power to the same Ibibio. Udom who seem to be favoured is an Ibibio man from Onna! but onna happen to be one of the minority Ibibio's in Eket SD. That way Akpabio has managed to cunningly satisfy the Ibibio's By handing power back to them through the lacuna of zoning based on SD while apparently satisfying Eket SD.

Gov. Akpabio is a very savvy politician in My view and it seems he will succeed in his succession plan because he has both the coffers of the government and the support of the majority ethnic group for his plan. barring any new twist in the political calculation i think Akpabio will have his way.
And on Udoms experience, i have been reliably informed that he prior to being appointed SSG, He was the one moving and managing all the state funds from the background a defacto comptoller general of the state if you may. you dont get to move money for the state without knowing what the funds are for and how things work. In My Opinion Udom Has a better understanding of Akwa Ibom Politics, than His opponent seem to give him credit for, Do not underestimate the power of the purse,Remember that the man the controls the purse controls the organization/movement.

ujoinme:

On the contrary, I did not discus zoning because, Zoning in a political sense is a false choice that politicians use when they want to confuse the polity in order for them to have their way. In the case of Akwa Ibom, Gov. Akpabio a very savvy political animal(whom i admire) Is just paying lip service to the term zoning, and using it for his advantage.
1). He is not a true believer in that term, which explains his flip flopping on the issue. favouring no zoning when UOU was in favour and not favouring it when he fell out with him.
2).If Gov. Akpabio Was a true disciple of zoning, he would have respected the zonning process of senate seat in his senatorial district to Abak.
3). If Gov. Akpabio Was a true disciple of zoning,The he would have respected the principle of zoning on ethnic bases and not the flawed SD bases. Can you imagine what would have happened if Victor Attah zone governorship to ikot Ekpene senatorial district and turned around and supported a candidate from the minority ibibios of Ikono or Ini LGA in that district? That is What our dear governor is doing In Eket SD.
If he was sincere about zonning then it would have gone to Oron ethnic group, Since they Are the majority in Eket SD.

Zoning is a term basterdized by politicians to have their way:
1). Gov. Akpabio Knew that the Ibibio's were ready to take back power from him no matter what, He came up with what i term a political masterstroke by claiming zonning but at the same time attempting to handover power to the same Ibibio. Udom who seem to be favoured is an Ibibio man from Onna! but onna happen to be one of the minority Ibibio's in Eket SD. That way Akpabio has managed to cunningly satisfy the Ibibio's By handing power back to them through the lacuna of zoning based on SD while apparently satisfying Eket SD.

Gov. Akpabio is a very savvy politician in My view and it seems he will succeed in his succession plan because he has both the coffers of the government and the support of the majority ethnic group for his plan. barring any new twist in the political calculation i think Akpabio will have his way.
And on Udoms experience, i have been reliably informed that he prior to being appointed SSG, He was the one moving and managing all the state funds from the background a defacto comptoller general of the state if you may. you dont get to move money for the state without knowing what the funds are for and how things work. In My Opinion Udom Has a better understanding of Akwa Ibom Politics, than His opponent seem to give him credit for, Do not underestimate the power of the purse,Remember that the man the controls the purse controls the organization/movement.

True talk my brother, So do you see APC making an inroad into Akwa Ibom politics if UOU or Ekere decamps there?

Atouke:


True talk my brother, So do you see APC making an inroad into Akwa Ibom politics if UOU or Ekere decamps there?

in politics you never use the word No in Absolute term for anything can happen. But in My Opinion looking at the political landscape in AkS It will be very unlikely for APC or any other political party to displace a PDP candidate in Akwa Ibom State guber.

UOU, Ekere Or any other decampee would have to face Akpan udohedehe at the APC primary which they may likely lose. Besides which sentiment will they use to ride the garner votes from the masses into office. The Idea of Ibibios want power back is muted because Of Udom is an ibibio man The ibibios that will not vote for him will be in the minority and basically members of either UOU,EKERE, etc group.
Majority of Ibibios who represent the largest voting block are already satisfied in the candidature of their own Udom who is the governors choice. Majority of Annangs the second largest voting block will vote the governors choice all that Udom need to do to ride into victory is divide the votes of the Ekets, and the Orons and he is in, barring any twist in the political dynamics of the state.

Another thing PDP has going for them is that Akpabio Has satisfied the yearnings of majority of the people in the state in terms of delivering the visible dividend of democracy, a minority will disagree but it is generally acceptable in AKS and Nigeria today that he is a performing governor.

All the campaign that the PDP needs is for Akpabio to keep commissioning projects, most of which are at advanced stages of completion, like the stadium. thats a big campaign issue for PDP in the state and nation, soon others like the Ibom tropicana, Hospital etc will be commissioned, He has project commisioning linned up from now till may, Those are big campaign bonuses for the PDP.
As long as the people see their governor as performing they will vote for his choice of successor and also support his own senatorial ambition.

ujoinme:
in politics you never use the word No in Absolute term for anything can happen. But in My Opinion looking at the political landscape in AkS It will be very unlikely for APC or any other political party to displace a PDP candidate in Akwa Ibom State guber.

UOU, Ekere Or any other decampee would have to face Akpan udohedehe at the APC primary which they may likely lose. Besides which sentiment will they use to ride the garner votes from the masses into office. The Idea of Ibibios want power back is muted because Of Udom is an ibibio man The ibibios that will not vote for him will be in the minority and basically members of either UOU,EKERE, etc group.
Majority of Ibibios who represent the largest voting block are already satisfied in the candidature of their own Udom who is the governors choice. Majority of Annangs the second largest voting block will vote the governors choice all that Udom need to do to ride into victory is divide the votes of the Ekets, and the Orons and he is in, barring any twist in the political dynamics of the state.

Another thing PDP has going for them is that Akpabio Has satisfied the yearnings of majority of the people in the state in terms of delivering the visible dividend of democracy, a minority will disagree but it is generally acceptable in AKS and Nigeria today that he is a performing governor.

All the campaign that the PDP needs is for Akpabio to keep commissioning projects, most of which are at advanced stages of completion, like the stadium. thats a big campaign issue for PDP in the state and nation, soon others like the Ibom tropicana, Hospital etc will be commissioned, He has project commisioning linned up from now till may, Those are big campaign bonuses for the PDP.
As long as the people see their governor as performing they will vote for his choice of successor and also support his own senatorial ambition.

I hate to admit it because am not a supporter of udom, but i must confess that you are spot on in your assessment. Whats your opinion on Governor Akpabio's Performance. And which ethnic group are you from?

Atouke:


I hate to admit it because am not a supporter of udom, but i must confess that you are spot on in your assessment. Whats your opinion on Governor Akpabio's Performance. And which ethnic group are you from?

Cant we all be Akwa Ibomite? Igbos are all igbos eventhough we know they are variations in the way thay speak their root Igbo language same with the yourubas and hausas. their dialect ebonyi igbo, is different from Enugu Igbo language but they are all igbos. vis-a-vis hausa and Yorubas

In Akwa Ibom State because of the variation of our root Efik/Ibibio Language we tend to see one another as different,The fact is we are not we are all Ibibios/ Efik people whether we like it or Yes!

We will all Access Akpabios performance once he has finished performing as governor, but from the for going he is doing well. The proof will be in how much he will complete before he leaves office. So i will reserve my comment on that.

ujoinme:

Cant we all be Akwa Ibomite? Igbos are all igbos eventhough we know they are variations in the way thay speak their root Igbo language same with the yourubas and hausas. their dialect ebonyi igbo, is different from Enugu Igbo language but they are all igbos. vis-a-vis hausa and Yorubas

In Akwa Ibom State because of the variation of our root Efik/Ibibio Language we tend to see one another as different,The fact is we are not we are all Ibibios/ Efik people whether we like it or Yes!

We will all Access Akpabios performance once he has finished performing as governor, but from the for going he is doing well. The proof will be in how much he will complete before he leaves office. So i will reserve my comment on that.

@ atouke and @ujoinme excellent exchange i really enjoyed it. My question to you two will be who will win PDP primaries in Akwa Ibom State.

jazzydee:

@ atouke and @ujoinme excellent exchange i really enjoyed it. My question to you two will be who will win PDP primaries in Akwa Ibom State.

Like i said earlier it will be one of Gov. Akpabio's kitchen cabinet members past or present.I dont really care they are all the same to me.

THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS

nice^^^

trexzee:
THE NEST OF CHAMPIONS

whats going on with ibom tropicana the hotel, park and convention centre? the new taxiway and new terminal at the airport, the specialist hospital, 5000 housing units at uruan etc.