Indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, in recent times, have experienced development in the state, significantly in the power sector as there has been an average of 18 hours electricity supply coming from the recently commissioned electricity power sub-station in the state Capital.

This and other developmental projects executed by the state Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, are geared towards providing enabling environment for the industrialization drive of the state.

He said with good roads, security of life and property and stability of the state, the state has witnessed significant progress in the industrial drive of the government.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Charles Udoh, while speaking on AIT breakfast programme, KAKAAKI, unveiled some of the achievements of Mr Udom Emmanuel in his two years in office as Governor of the state, saying that agriculture and tourism are part of the main industrialization plans of the state.

He said that Governor Emmanuel’s focus on road construction is aimed at connecting production communities to the economic nerves, as well as agricultural centres to the commercial centres of the state, maintaining that, “With this, people who have farms in the State can transport their farm produce easily and faster.”

The Commissioner explained that, “one of the major challenges we are having is price of food stuffs. If you remove agriculture, price control will not work; we are simply applying the law of demand and supply. That’s why the Government is investing in agriculture, providing free fertilizers and seedlings to farmers and also ensuring that the farmers are well trained.”

Mr Udoh said that, “the state Government has trained over 400 indigenes on Cocoa production. We want to go back to that point in Nigeria when Akwa Ibom State played a major role in agriculture.”

Commenting further on the industrialization drive, the Information boss said; “Statistics shows that Nigeria consumes about 16 billion syringes per annum, and where do we get this syringe from? We get them from South Africa. We don’t have syringe factories in Nigeria but we are building in Akwa Ibom, and it will produce 400 million syringes per annum, creating job opportunities and boosting the economy of the state.
“If you also look at the coconut plantation and refinery, coconut is an investment of Gold, and we are tapping into that opportunity. We have a 2-million coconut plantation. To complement that, we have coconut refinery. The idea is to have the coconut refinery ready to roll once the coconut plants are matured.”
“Also in industrialization, we have the flour mill which His Excellency recently flagged off. We also have the Electric Metering Factory which is to complement the Government’s effort in power distributions.
“It could be recalled that earlier in the year, we were informed that Nigeria is nursing plans to commence the production of pencils in 2018, while Akwa Ibom State in 2017, is producing pencils and toothpicks.

He said that, “There are states in the federation that depend on us for these pencils. Those industries are not gigantic structure but what comes out from them,” he further stated.

On the free and compulsory education programme of the government, Mr Udoh said that the state government pays over N600 million WAEC fees for students annually.

“The State Government has taken over community schools because our dream is to ensure that most communities benefit from the school. We have children coming from neighbouring states to benefit in this free and compulsory education in Akwa Ibom State.”

The free education, despite the economic situation in the country is opened to both indigenes and non indigenes alike; “we can’t have a progressive environment if we train our children and don’t train our neighbours’ children, that’s why we allow that.”

“We want to have an economy driven by educated youths not just in the narrow scheme of things. That is why we have youth empowerment, youth development and series of intervention programmes to ensure that youths, who are expected to be leaders of tomorrow, are well prepared.”

Beyond payment of WAEC fees and basic education, the Commissioner for Information said that the Government intervenes in infrastructure, adding that in the last 24 months, “We have had 300 inter-ministerial projects predominantly centered at providing classrooms and basic infrastructures for schools.”

SOURCE: AKSG New Media

Dear OP,

Is there any reason why I cant locate any of the mentioned projects on google ?

Photos speak better than grammar.

True.

All praise be to God who gave us Obong Attah that initiated IPP; and God Obong Godswill Akpabio to connect almost all the communities of Akwa Ibom to the national grid; and Mr. Udom Emmanuel for doing his bidin the distribution chain.

Yeah, I can attest to that.

yes! it is true.. 100% am in uyo .. we have light atleast 18hrs per day...

Nigerians deserve better.

Wow dem dey enjoy oh. in this oyo state we barely have one hour light per day,

The policies are pretty good policies. The commitment towards industrialization and boasting electrity always great. Let them make haste with ibom power plant upgrades.

“We have children coming from neighbouring states to benefit in this free and compulsory education in Akwa Ibom State.”

That's nice policy. I wish the just say residents. I can see the logic. If you live in Portland Oregon and go to school in Vancouver Washington.

 “Statistics shows that Nigeria consumes about 16 billion syringes per annum, and where do we get this syringe from? We get them from South Africa. [s]We don’t have syringe factories in Nigeria[/s] but we are building in Akwa Ibom, and it will produce 400 million syringes per annum, creating job opportunities and boosting the economy of the state.

Flag on play. We have syringe factories in cross abs Rivers. Yes we do import a lot from South Africa.

Mr Udoh said that the state government pays over N600 million WAEC fees for students annually.

Cool

For once I must say that I'm impress by the improvement in electricity output/supply in d state, its better than b4 but its nt up to 18hrs. Lets say 8-12hrs at most. We thank d governor for this one. As for the other projects mentioned I can say for sure that its all a fairy tale . I want to equally thank d management of d NDDC for all the roads they've rehabilitated in uyo and its environs .

Aneke Adiok Ano Andiwed Nkpo Ami....Akwa Ibom Enyeke ke Etang ebanga?

5DMindset:
Dear OP,

Is there any reason why I cant locate any of the mentioned projects on google ?

Photos speak better than grammar.

how old are you to possess such large amount of wisdom, you are a Magi truly, a guru... I today name you a guru... be not afraid.. you have been empowered

Lagos is down to 2 hours a day thanks to the inept Fashola

AKSGNewMedia:
Indigenes of Akwa Ibom State, in recent times, have experienced development in the state, significantly in the power sector as there has been an average of 18 hours electricity supply coming from the recently commissioned electricity power sub-station in the state Capital.

This and other developmental projects executed by the state Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, are geared towards providing enabling environment for the industrialization drive of the state.

He said with good roads, security of life and property and stability of the state, the state has witnessed significant progress in the industrial drive of the government.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Charles Udoh, while speaking on AIT breakfast programme, KAKAAKI, unveiled some of the achievements of Mr Udom Emmanuel in his two years in office as Governor of the state, saying that agriculture and tourism are part of the main industrialization plans of the state.

He said that Governor Emmanuel’s focus on road construction is aimed at connecting production communities to the economic nerves, as well as agricultural centres to the commercial centres of the state, maintaining that, “With this, people who have farms in the State can transport their farm produce easily and faster.”

The Commissioner explained that, “one of the major challenges we are having is price of food stuffs. If you remove agriculture, price control will not work; we are simply applying the law of demand and supply. That’s why the Government is investing in agriculture, providing free fertilizers and seedlings to farmers and also ensuring that the farmers are well trained.”

Mr Udoh said that, “the state Government has trained over 400 indigenes on Cocoa production. We want to go back to that point in Nigeria when Akwa Ibom State played a major role in agriculture.”

Commenting further on the industrialization drive, the Information boss said; “Statistics shows that Nigeria consumes about 16 billion syringes per annum, and where do we get this syringe from? We get them from South Africa. We don’t have syringe factories in Nigeria but we are building in Akwa Ibom, and it will produce 400 million syringes per annum, creating job opportunities and boosting the economy of the state.
“If you also look at the coconut plantation and refinery, coconut is an investment of Gold, and we are tapping into that opportunity. We have a 2-million coconut plantation. To complement that, we have coconut refinery. The idea is to have the coconut refinery ready to roll once the coconut plants are matured.”
“Also in industrialization, we have the flour mill which His Excellency recently flagged off. We also have the Electric Metering Factory which is to complement the Government’s effort in power distributions.
“It could be recalled that earlier in the year, we were informed that Nigeria is nursing plans to commence the production of pencils in 2018, while Akwa Ibom State in 2017, is producing pencils and toothpicks.

He said that, “There are states in the federation that depend on us for these pencils. Those industries are not gigantic structure but what comes out from them,” he further stated.

On the free and compulsory education programme of the government, Mr Udoh said that the state government pays over N600 million WAEC fees for students annually.

“The State Government has taken over community schools because our dream is to ensure that most communities benefit from the school. We have children coming from neighbouring states to benefit in this free and compulsory education in Akwa Ibom State.”

The free education, despite the economic situation in the country is opened to both indigenes and non indigenes alike; “we can’t have a progressive environment if we train our children and don’t train our neighbours’ children, that’s why we allow that.”

“We want to have an economy driven by educated youths not just in the narrow scheme of things. That is why we have youth empowerment, youth development and series of intervention programmes to ensure that youths, who are expected to be leaders of tomorrow, are well prepared.”

Beyond payment of WAEC fees and basic education, the Commissioner for Information said that the Government intervenes in infrastructure, adding that in the last 24 months, “We have had 300 inter-ministerial projects predominantly centered at providing classrooms and basic infrastructures for schools.”

SOURCE: AKSG New Media

Well y friend that lives somewhere in uyo never see light for 2 months, them no get even transformer now sef

Raphael Edem wrote:

Friends, while I appreciate the comments of people who have issues with electricity, it is also very true that most parts of Uyo now enjoy the kind of electricity they haven't seen in their lifetime. I have lived in this state all my life so I am a witness. We should understand that the process that leads to our switching on the lights in our houses is not a very simple one. If your area has issues with transformers, or the cables, or other inputs, or vandalisation, or illegal connections leading to an overstretching of the facilities, then of course you won't enjoy this electricity.

The way forward in such a situation is to take it up with the PHED who are the organisation in charge of power distribution in the state and not to cast aspersions on those who are testifying to the truth in this write up. We should be mindful of the fact that power management in this country is handled between a Federal Government agency known as the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the PHED.

The State Government is not directly responsible for the day-to-day management of power supply. However, to better the lives of the people of the state, give impetus to entrepreneurship and boost the power sector, Governor Udom Emmanuel built the power sub station in Uyo.

This has undoubtedly led to an unprecedented improvement in the power situation in parts of the state. Another one is being built in Ekim, Mkpat Enin LGA which will boost power supply in 5 LGAs and I am aware that other such initiatives are ongoing in different sectors, designed to jump start our economic revolution. Of course there are areas that have issues with their power infrastructure which is hampering the power supply. I think those who live in such areas should take steps to have the appropriate organisations solve these issues, instead of grinding axes with those who are currently enjoying this revolution.

I am sure that with the positive drive of the Governor, and our support and co-operation, this electricity revolution will spread to other parts who are still being supplied power the way we were used to. I currently enjoy an average of 20 hours per day of electricity supply.

I have never seen that IN MY ENTIRE LIFETIME, and this is a direct fallout of the intervention facilitated by Governor Udom Emmanuel. This is not politics! This is not about where one's bread is buttered. This is an irrefutable fact!