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 Pets › Meet 'bush Doctor' Edwin Samuel Who Plays With Snake by actionnigga(op): 7:19pm On Feb 01, 2022 |
Meet 'Bush Doctor' Edwin Samuel Who Plays With Wildlife He is fondly called Bush Doctor in the serene city of Ikot Ataku in Okon Eket LGA. Edwin Samuel specialises in catching live wild animals from the bush, but he does not have magical powers. He is calling on Gov Udom Emmanuel 's administration to provide a befitting zoo in Eket where he may help the powers that be, bring some wild animals there. You can see him here playing with a live python and alligator lizard. © Emmanuel Almand Paragon Mbong See more : https://noisemakerng.ng/2022/02/01/meet-bush-doctor-edwin-samuel-who-plays-with-wildlife/
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| Politics › BREAKING NEWS : Akwa Ibom Council Chairman Suspended by actionnigga(op): 4:01pm On Jan 18, 2022 |
BREAKING NEWS : Akwa Ibom Council Chairman Suspended The Executive Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Hon. Aniekpon E. Ekpo has been suspended by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on the grounds of gross Misconduct/fraud. The Vice Chairman, Hon. Lady Mercy Bassey is directed to take over as the Acting Chairman of Mkpat Enin LGA with immediate effect pending the conclusion of the investigation by the committee. It could be recalled that the embattled Chairman was called out by a section of Mkpat Enin Legislative Council over activities they termed ‘not in tandem with due process’ sometimes last year. Today, two more petitions have been forwarded to the House by Mkpat Enin Legislative Council and the matter handed over to an Adhoc-Committee chaired by Rt. Hon. Aniefiok Dennis of Etinan State Constituency. https://noisemakerng.ng/2022/01/18/breaking-news-akwa-ibom-council-chairman-suspended/
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| Politics › Discover First Why You Were Created - A'ibom Special Duties Commissioner Charges by actionnigga(op): 7:10am On Jan 17, 2022 |
Discover First Why you were created - A'Ibom Special Duties Commissioner Charges Youth ... As Emeka Ike, Tommy Enodien, Ors Harp on the need to develop potentials, take responsibilities Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties, Rt Hon. Okpolupm Etteh has charged youths of Akwa Ibom State to discover first why they were created. He made the charge, Sunday, 16th January at Royalty Hotels and Recreations, Eket at "Save the Youths Conference 2022" with the theme, 'Dare the future'. The event, a yearly event organized by a team of youths from Eket and its environs had in attendance Nollywood legendary actor, Emeka Ike, former transition Chairman, Eket Local Government Area, Mrs Abigail Edohoeket , Chief of Staff to Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Tommey Enodien, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment, David Sergeant Aka Utang Akwa Ibom , Nollywood Actor, Moses Armstrong, Special Assistant to the Governor, Emmanuel Owuala aka Emma Solution, had resources persons harp on the need for the youths to focus on their drive for success. Etteh in his presentation urged the youths not to be afraid to dare in the positive direction, stressing that to succeed, a young person must dare. "No one can stop a young man who dares to succeed. But first, to succeed, the young person must dare! It is in attempting the impossible that most people in life have become successful. The largest and most successful businesses in the world were founded by young people. "For instance, Boeing was founded by William. E. Boeing in 1915 at the age of 35; Henry Ford founded Ford Model “A” in 1903 at the age of 40; Hewlett-Packard was founded by William Hewlett and David Parkard in 1937, both were 26 years old, Wal-Mart was founded by Sam Walton in 1945 at the age of 27. The former State House Member who was represented by a reputable youth leader, Mr Akan Etteudo further urged the youths to adhere strictly to Governor Udom Emmanuel's instructions on the need not to allow themselves to be manipulated by people to further their selfish political ambitions. "May I charge you to beware of those asking you to take oaths no matter how much money they entice you with. Your future cannot be mortgaged for the transient desire of anyone", he added. In an interactive session, a veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike urged youths to keep developing their talents for maximum utilization, adding that ' your talent will always make people come for you' sighting an example of the famous Ikorodu boys. Earlier in his speech, The project Supervisor of the event and Chief of Staff to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Tommey Tommy Enodien , appealed to the youths to start taking responsibility for their future. "It is high time they stopped playing the blame game and dare the future. Daring the future simply means taking advantage of today, in order to influence our tomorrow", Enodien quipped. https://noisemakerng.ng/2022/01/17/discover-first-why-you-were-created-aibom-special-duties-commissioner-charges-youth/
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| Politics › Gov. Emmanuel, Veteran Journalists, Converge On Ibesikpo For Nuj Annual Thanksgi by actionnigga(op): 6:23am On Jan 17, 2022 |
GOV. EMMANUEL, VETERAN JOURNALISTS, CONVERGE ON IBESIKPO FOR NUJ ANNUAL THANKSGIVING ~ Lawrence Ekong The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, his Deputy, Mr. Moses Ekpo represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ekikere Umoh, together with some members of his cabinet and other veteran journalists in the state, converged in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area for the 2022 Annual Thanksgiving Service organised by the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) to usher in the new year. The event which was graced by a large turnout of the members of the pen profession, the political class and other dignitaries, had as its Theme: Guide Us O' God On the Path of Peace, was held on Sunday, at the St Charles Catholic Church, Ikot Ebre, in Ibesikpo Asutan LGA. Governor Emmanuel who was represented by his Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong, acknowledged the contributions of the union to the success so far recorded by his administration, especially his Completion Agenda, restated his commitment to continue to be supportive to the NUJ in order for the union to effectively play its constitutional roles as the forth estate of the realm, and for the smooth performance of its responsibilities as the society's watch-dog. Also speaking, the Chairman of the NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Amos Etuk, said the annual event was initiated eight years ago, and sustained through previous administrations as a veritable platform to yearly commit the union to God for His divine guidance and direction. "As we embark on this annual event, our prayer is that, God will guide us on the path of peace, and Akwa Ibom State will continue to maintain that peace status that we are know for, and NUJ in Akwa Ibom State will continue to be in unity". Etuk said. According to the Chairman, "We will continue to work as partners in sustaining the agenda-setting for good governance, and peace shall continue to flourish in our land". While delivering his homily, the Parish Priest, Rv. Fr. Anthony Etuk, described journalists as "soldiers" who must defend the truth at all times in order to help drive the development of the state and the country in general. The Rv. Fr. also called on members of the pen profession to be courageous and committed in their assigned responsibilities, prophesying that through consistency, their efforts shall in due course be rewarded accordingly. "As journalists, your job is a very risky one, but you must be courageous, and being courageous means that you must tell the truth without fear" Fr. Etuk admonished. Earlier, the Secretary of the Central Planning Committee of the 2022 edition of the Thanksgiving Service, Comrade Abasifreke Effiong, thanked the Church, members of the NUJ, and the state government for their various support to his committee, thus ensuring the success of the event. Meanwhile, goodwill messages were also delivered by: The member representing the people of Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Dean College of Commissioners, Dr Glory Edet, and the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Linus Nkan. Other dignitaries at the event included: The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan, former Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ekong Sampson, and former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Inyang Jameson, who also bagged special recognition award from the Akwa Ibom State Council of NUJ for his 35 years of meritorious Service to the State. https://noisemakerng.ng/2022/01/17/gov-emmanuel-veteran-journalists-converge-on-ibesikpo-for-nuj-annual-thanksgiving/
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| Crime › Court Discharges Corper Who Allegedly Murdered Man by actionnigga(op): 6:42pm On Jan 13, 2022*. Modified: 7:17pm On Jan 13, 2022 |
A National Youths Service Corps member, Chidinma Paschaline Odume, who was standing trial over the gruesome murder of Akwaowo Japheth, has been discharged, following the Nolle Prosequi entered by the Attorney General of the State. The incident is said to occured 10th January, last year at Abak Road, Uyo during a misunderstanding between the deceased and the accused person. The presiding judge, Hon. Justice Bassey Nkanang, in his ruling, struck out the case and discharged the accused person following the Nolle Prosequi of the Attorney General, dated 10th January, 2022. The Court noted that the action was pursuant to section 211 (1) (c) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 71 (1) of the Criminal Code Procedure Law of Akwa Ibom State. “This case shall be and is hereby struck out and the accused person accordingly discharged.” The Court ruled. Nolle Prosequi is a formal notice of discontinuation of the prosecution without a conviction. https://noisemakerng.ng/2022/01/13/court-acquits-corper-who-allegedly-murdered-man/
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| Politics › Excitement, As Etteh Celebrates Ibeno's Rich Cultural Display ... As Afaha Eket by actionnigga(op): 2:40pm On Jan 02, 2022 |
Excitement, as Etteh Celebrates Ibeno's Rich Cultural Display ... As Afaha Eket born Legal Expert Pours Encomium On Special Duties Commissioner It was fun, pomp, excitement and more as Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties gathered fun lovers across the State to celebrate the rich cultural display of Ibeno amazing and diverse culture. Akata and Ekpe, both widely accepted masquerades in Ibeno had a huge crowd turned up to be entertained by traditional culture of the People. The masquerades and its disciples all sang with their local dialect, dance and went around town as visitors, tourists and villagers all cheered the masquerades while taking beautiful pictures with the masquerades that were beautifully adorned with classic traditional attire. While local business men and women were busy making huge turnover, transporters weren't left out in the process as they also made high gains with the massive amount of commuters. Speaking with an Eket-born legal practitioner, Godwin Edoho, he expressed joy at what he described as another major area of generating revenue. " Take a look at Ethiopia, Brazil, Kenya, etc, these countries major source of revenue comes from tourism. " Most tourists are inquisitive and interested in knowledge acquisition as they want to have first hand experience of Africa's rich cultural display and a peep into our artifacts. " I'm excited to see the Commissioner, despite his schedules, having the time to celebrate with his people, mostly those at the grassroots and choosing to continue his tradition of spending the love season with the good people of Ibeno and his passion to ensure the culture of his people doesn't go into oblivion," the Afaha Eket born legal luminary posited. Edoho while expressing his views pointed out that the former Chief Whip is not the usual politician who abandons the people after getting political office. " He is a detribalised politician who embraces all persons irrespective of status, tribe or religion," Edoho quipped. A villager who spoke on condition of anonymity said that the Akata masquerade only appears on very rare occasions. The Commissioner who spoke briefly, thanked the people for turning out in large numbers to celebrate the festivity, stressing that the Government of Akwa Ibom State is committed to the promotion of rich cultural heritage of the State and the maintenance of tourism. The masquerades went round Upenekang, a large community in Ibeno LGA to the amazement of visitors and followers of the culture. © TheNoisemakerng https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1079961632546216&id=438371543371898
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| Politics › Yuletide : Governor Emmanuel Fetes Ibeno Youths by actionnigga(op): 1:51pm On Jan 01, 2022 |
Yuletide : Governor Emmanuel Fetes Ibeno Youths ... As Etteh Calls for Stronger Synergy, Support for Akwa Ibom Governor Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Friday celebrated the end of year 2021 get together with youths of Ibeno. The ceremony, a yearly activity took place at Upenekang, Ibeno witnessed a massive turn out of supporters of the Governor who all came to share in the joy of the season. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Rt Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, thanked the youths for the unprecedented support given his government and for standing by his government as well as making him proud through their peaceful conducts. He assured them of ensuring that the government under his leadership will continually accommodate them and their wants as the future leaders. Etteh who doubles as the Chapter coordinator of MPM in Ibeno urged the youths to adopt the peaceful approach of the State Chief Executive in all they do, stressing that society only prosper when there's peace, love and harmony. He further called on the people of Ibeno to reciprocate the Governor's benevolence with support for both his completion agenda and his Succession plan; this he said will help consolidate on the various gains attributed to the Udom Emmanuel's led administration. "Akwa Ibom is blessed with a man like Mr Udom Emmanuel in a period such as this with different signature projects across the State; this is only possible because of the man at the helm of affairs,"he noted. The Governor in the spirit of the season supported the youths with Cash support, bags of rice and other items. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1079307975944915&id=438371543371898
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| Phones › Airtel Nigeria Carts Home Worst Service Provider Of The Year As Online Influence by actionnigga(op): 2:46pm On Dec 31, 2021 |
Airtel Nigeria Carts Home Worst Service Provider of the Year as Online Influencer Conducts Poll ... Airtel Nigeria Back to the 'WAP' Days - Users Lament Airtel Nigeria, one of Nigeria's widest communications service provider has carted away an award for the worst service provider in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The poll which was conducted Ubon Marcus , An online brand manager and social media influencers was adjudged so after it roundly defeated others in an open contest where friends, fans and followers were given opportunity to vote for their preferred choice of Nigeria's worst network provider. A Facebook user and an airtel subscriber with the name Aniedi Oboho Etuk who wept bitterly accused airtel of going back to the days of WAP, "Airtel has been my data SIM for about 7yrs now, These days I wonder if Airtel Nigeria is now a Glo subsidiary. It's as good as browsing in the days of WAP", he said. Another username, Ubong Asanga alleged airtel to be the worst network in the continent. Another user, Itoro Etti expressed his disappointment with airtel, saying that for the past 15 years as a user of the network, it hasn't been this bad; "I've used Airtel Nigeria for about 15 years now and must confessed, it hasn't been this bad. Airtel is bad terribly." TheNoisemakerng couldn't verify from if there is any award for what fans termed, 'terrible performance' as effort to get across to Ubon Marcus proved abortive as at press time. © TheNoisemakerng https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/1078572819351764/
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| Politics › Akwa Ibom Commissioner Tasks Couples On Godly Marriage by actionnigga(op): 8:21pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
Akwa Ibom Commissioner Tasks Couples On godly Marriage Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties, Rt Hon. Okpolupm Etteh has advised couples on godly marriage in other to build a united family for the benefit of the society and to obtain blessings from God. Etteh made the charge on Sunday, 19 December during the wedding reception of Mr and Mrs Kingsley Asuquo(Max), a youth leader at Government Primary School, Mkpanak, Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The Commissioner said that the society is a reflection and mirror of family bonding. He further stressed the need for couples to communicate often in their marriages as its vital for any happy home and a prosperous society. He specifically thanked the groom for obeying God's command, praying God to bless and prosper the union. The wedding ceremony took place at the Apostolic Church, Big Town, Mkpanak in Ibeno LGA witnessed a large turned out of friends and well wishers, the reception was anchored by Soso Connect, a popular musician and event compere. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1071683116707401&id=438371543371898
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| Politics › Akan Okon: Ibom Deep Seaport Will Be The Game Changer To A'ibom Economy by actionnigga(op): 8:22am On Dec 04, 2021 |
Ibom Deep Seaport Will Be The Game Changer to A'Ibom Economy - Akan Okon ...Says Geo Physical and Geo Clinical Studies to Kickstart Next Weekhttps://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/1062447487630964/ 6 Likes
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| Politics › PDP Will Rescue Nigeria - Akwa Ibom Special Duties Commissioner by actionnigga(op): 9:24am On Oct 31, 2021 |
PDP Will Rescue Nigeria - Akwa Ibom Special Duties Commissioner ... Appeal for Support for Governor Udom Emmanuel's Completion Agenda Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Okpolupm Etteh has stated that the recently concluded National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party will in 2023 help usher in a government that will rescue the nation and Nigerians from the untold hardship witnessed across the country. Etteh Stated this shortly after casting his votes for his preferred candidates at the party's national convention in Abuja. He pointed out that the Government under the leadership of the PDP between 1999 - 2015 saw Nigeria grew economically, creating jobs and prosperity for the people and helped Nigeria out of its humongous debt while improving on its electoral processes and reforms, the gains he said has not been consolidated by the current Government. The former State House Member added that under the Peoples Democratic Party leadership, Nigeria rose exponentially and became the third fastest growing economy in the world, sadly according to him, today Nigeria is World's poverty headquarters, a situation he said calls for deep sober reflection. On Governor Udom Emmanuel's industrialization agenda and achievements for Akwa Ibom State, he urged the people of the State to support the visions and drive of the Governor in his avowed commitment to create prosperity for the people. "Governor Udom Emmanuel has in 6 years turned a once pedestrian State to an investment destination in the country and must be supported to completely transform the State and place the State in the world map," Etteh said. He also appreciated the Governor for building the State of the Art 21 Storey building in the State, saying that with the ongoing massive investment in infrastructural development, the State is set to witness greater opportunities for investors.
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| Politics › Chief Nduese Essien Empowers 25 Women With Business Grants by actionnigga(op): 9:21pm On Oct 07, 2021 |
CHIEF NDUESE ESSIEN EMPOWERS 25 WOMEN WITH BUSINESS GRANTS By Assam Abia Former Minister of the Federal Republican of Nigeria, Chief Nduese Essien, yesterday Wednesday October 6, 2021, empowered 25 women with business grants of Two Hundred Thousand Naria (#200,000) each. In a brief ceremony conducted at Trinity Hall along Afaha Atai Road in Eket, Chief Essien, a two term House of Representatives member said the money was given to the beneficiaries for expansion and consolidation of their businesses and as a way of discouraging women from full time political scavenging. "There is nothing wrong in women involvement in politics but something is absolutely wrong if some women take to political scavenging as a means of livelihood. I want to discourage such attitude", Chief Essien said. He said that the financial assistance was not a political money as may be misconstrued by many but his own way of assisting government stimulate entrepreneurship and grow the economy for individual sustainability. "I'm not seeking for any political elective position. I made it known in 2014 at Eket Stadium during my presentation of Udom Emmanuel to the people of Eket, that I will never seek for any elective position again, so, do not think that this is political patronage, you should make good use of the grant by ensuring that it grows your business", he advised. Speaking further, he said that the beneficiaries were carefully selected across the 14 Wards of Eket Local Government Area through a diligent process that ensured that only those currently doing petty businesses and needed expansion were enlisted. The process, he said, did not consider political office holders, those who have just been empowered by government, those who are well established and those who have benefited recently from one form of empowerment program or another. An independent Committee will be put in place to monitor the business growth of beneficiaries. "After two months, the inspection team will assess how far you have gone with your business and if you are growing, in six months time, we will add more money for you to consolidate on your achievements", Chief Essien assured, while praying that they should succeed in their various line of businesses "This grant is not for your children's school fees or for cosmetics and other frivolous things but for investment in your petty businesses. Some people started with smaller amount but today they are millionaires, you have to prove that our women can also be millionaires through entrepreneurship", he said. Pastor Ita Umoh Udo, Chief Udo Isong, Chief Jack Udota, Obongawan Comfort Enodien and Group Capt. Eno (Rtd) all admonished the beneficiaries on how best to succeed with the financial grant while commending Chief Nduese Essien for such an innovative gesture. Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, lady Christiana Tom thanked their benefactor for his magnanimity and assured him that they will "grow the seed that has been given them into a big tree"
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| Politics › Re: Paternity Leave To Nigerian Male Civil Servants: Matters Arising by actionnigga(op): 6:55am On Oct 04, 2021 |
Re: Paternity Leave to Nigerian Male Civil Servants: Matters Arising ... Ex-Federal Minister calls for caution The breaking news of the FG's approval of 14 days paternity leave for male civil servants has attracted mixed reactions from Nigerian citizens yesterday. According to Mrs Folashade Esan, Head of Fed civil service, the gesture is to allow fathers time to bond with the new babies (adopted or natural). This "new normal" as the case may be,could be described as strategic for the social re-engineering strata of the society. However, in his own reaction,a former minister of Housing, Chief Nduese Essien, expressed reservation for the new FG gesture describing it as another way of excessive holidays for the working-class people. Chief Essien, a former House of Representative Member and a well-known labour friendly and civil society supporter,added that the country enjoys too much holidays at expense of hard work. For example, if a particular civil servant in question is married to 4 wives(minimum allowed by islam),and fortunately, his wives delivered same year,that means that ( Fed. civil servant) would be entitled to 8 weeks of holidays in the year. Said he:" There is no country in the world with this level of public work- free- days that can give adequate productivity ratio. Even the state of California,UK and Australia that enjoy paternity leave can't joke with the surplus work- free days and remain same at the economic turnover scale.
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| Properties › Re: Making Of A Beautiful Gate. COMPLETED AND DELIVERED by actionnigga: 9:52pm On Sep 20, 2021 |
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| Nairaland General › Nsit Ubium :ubium North Ward 2 Adopts Esen Asuquo Akpanibiok As Political Leader by actionnigga(op): 6:52am On Jul 07, 2021 |
Nsit Ubium Politics :Ubium North Ward 2 Adopts Esen Asuquo Akpanibiok as Political Leader ... Former Female Council Boss, Ward Chairman, others affirm adoption The stakeholders and political leadership of Ubium Ward 2 of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tuesday, 6th July adopted Hon. Esen Asuquo Akpanibiok, a former councilor and council secretary as the Political leader of the ward. Rising from a meeting held at the ward Chairman's house in Ikot Okwot Ubium and presided over by the ward Chairman, Hon Elder Imaikpo James, stakeholders and ward Exco members in the ward unanimously appended their signatures in approval of the adoption. Speaking at the event, the ward Chairman, Elder Imaikop James said that all the controversies that had earlier surrounded the ward leadership has been resolved. He said that the rotational policy of ward leadership saw Ikot Okwot Ubium held the position and at the expiration of its tenure, it was Ikot Esen turn to present itself for the leadership position of the ward. He further stated that with the emergence and adoption of Hon. Esen Asuquo Akpanibiok from Ikot Esen as ward leader by stakeholders of the party, sons and daughters of Ikot Esen, concerns that had earlier been raised has been settled. Also Speaking at the event, the councillor representing Ubium Ward North II, Hon. Mrs Udeme Friday Johnny thanked the ward excos for the love and bond between the excos and her members. She noted that an agreement had existed within the ward which comprises : Ikot Okwot Ubium, Ikot Esen, Atiamkpat and Ikot Ossom with a mandate on Ikot Esen to present a credible son for the leadership position in the ward, an instruction she said was adhere to by Ikot Esen through the presentation of Hon. Esen Asuquo Akpanibiok as their sole representative for the position,an action she says has further strengthen the hope of the people in the ward. In her contributions , a former Chairman of council and the First elected female Chairman, Nsit Ubium, Dr(Mrs) Dora Bassey advised politicians not to fight the authority that be, as the scripture has even kicked against such. She said that the choice of Akpanibiok is a perfect choice for the people of Ubium North Ward II,praying for continuous peace in the ward. Accepting the leadership position bestowed on him, Hon. Esen Asuquo Akpanibiok thanked God and the people for the love shown him. He prayed for the repose of the soul of a former political leader of the ward, Late Engr. (Elder) Bassey G. Bassey. He assured the people of leading with the fear of God and promised to provide a level playing ground for all party faithfuls. Those who also spoke at the event include, the ward women leader, Hon. Alice Eno Jimmy, the Vice Chairman of the ward, Hon. Affiong Sunday Sunday, A former councillor, Hon. Blessing Mbakara, ward youth leader, Mr Friday Udo Akpan(Asabo) and other notable stakeholders and supporters of the party. ©TheNoisemakerng
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| Politics › Anxiety Mounts Over EFCC Refusal To Release Detained Suspect Despite Court Order by actionnigga(op): 3:30pm On Jul 05, 2021 |
Tension, anxiety, mounts over EFCC refusal to release detained suspect despite court Order ... as Akwa Ibom Lawyer Urges State Assembly, Civil Right Organizations, others to Wade into EFCC frequent abuse of Power ... Says EFCC refusal to grant client's bail despite court order is wrong ... EFCC official, Nwandu Ukoha verbally abused judge for granting my client's bail - Ewa Okpo The last may not have been heard about the illegal arrest and detention of a University of Calabar undergraduate, Mr. Noble Tamunoateli Dainge, arrested a week and some days ago by officials of the EFCC Zonal Office, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. According to a legal practitioner, Barr. Ewa Okpo, in a press conference on 3rd July, he said that his client, Mr. Noble Tamunoateli, a student of the University of Calabar, was arrested by the EFCC on allegations of committing fraud popularly referred to as 'Yahoo-yahoo', but that despite forcefully getting the suspect bank statements against court order and not finding any incriminating evidence against his client, the agency still keep and torture his client so as to coerce him into making statements under duress and in the absence of any legal representative. According to the legal luminary, Tamunoateli had on the 22nd June gone to his bank (UBA) to make enquiry about his inability to make withdrawals, an effort the bank couldn't solve on the fateful day. Tamunoateli was asked by the bank officials to come back the following day for rectification of the issues, Tamunoateli without any premonition or fear, went back the following day and was told that his account was freeze and on the order of the Economic financial crimes commission, an agency of the Federal Government mandated to fight financial crime related cases. The Nigerian Police Force as narrated were invited and Tamunoateli was arrested and handed over by the police force to the anti-graft agency and was quickly moved to its Uyo Zonal Office. According to reports, Tamunoateli without his solicitor was taken forcefully to his bank and made to obtained his bank statement under duress by the agency. But despite having gone through Tamuno's account without any incriminating evidence, the officials of the agency refused to either charge him to court nor release him. Okpo, himself, a human's right activist said that having been briefed about the suspect predicament had approached the agency for a first hand brief on the matter by anti-graft, an effort he said was frustrated by officials of the agency. According to the Uyo Popular human rights activist, the bailiff who was mandated to serve the EFFC with the court order was physically abused, tortured with his clothes torn apart by the EFCC's lawyer, one Nwandu Ukoha Kalu Esq despite the bailiff wearing a JUSUN inscripted dress. Okpo Stated that despite court order which mandated the EFCC to release Noble Tamunoateli Dainge, officials of the Uyo Zonal Office have refused to release his client, rather resorting to verbal abuse of the Justice Ntong Ntong led high court. Okpo said that he was worried about how officials of the anti-graft agencies will arrest and detain suspects without any recourse to law, saying that its frequent abused of power should be discouraged completely to avoid anarchy. He further appealed to Akwa Ibom State house of Assembly, civil right organization and other agencies of Government to call on EFCC to respect court orders and the fundamental human rights of Nigeria citizens. Attempt at reaching out to officials of EFCC proved abortive. Meanwhile, concern Nigerians have questioned why EFCC keeps violating the rights of innocent citizens of the country, saying that if nothing is done against constant abuse of power, Nigerians with resort to self help, the said. © TheNoisemakerng https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/969636436912070/
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| Politics › Tyranny: Efcc Disregards Court Order, Assaults Lawyer by actionnigga(op): 7:58am On Jul 03, 2021 |
TYRANNY: EFCC DISREGARDS COURT ORDER, ASSAULTS LAWYER * Ubon Marcus | July 2, 2021. The Uyo Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday July 2, 2021 allegedly assaulted a Legal Practitioner and Human Rights Advocate, Barr. Ewa Okpo aka street lawyer at their head office located along Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo. According to the street lawyer, a Bailiff from the State High Court, Itu division, Usen Ntem, was at the EFCC office to serve an Ex Parte Motion of the Court granting bail to his client on grounds of Fundamental Human Rights. At the EFCC office, the Court Bailiff was allegedly prevented from exercising his official duties therefore the legal practitioner as an interested party in the case had to go there personally to prevail upon them to honour the order of court and allow the rule of law prevail. “I have been to that EFCC office over 10 times on this matter and have shown them professional courtesy so far even when my client has been detained for about 10 days as against the statutory 48 hours that the law permits. Nwandu Kalu, Esq, of the EFCC Legal Department was the one who ordered that I be thrown out of the premises. Messers Taiwo and Gaius witnessed it,” Barr. Ewa said. “I had to approach the court as a last resort of ensuring that my client gets fair treatment under the law and thankfully Hon. Justice Ntong F. Ntong of the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, Itu Judicial Division granted our plea”, he further stated. “The bailiff who went to serve them the order of court was prevented from doing so; I had to intervene by going there to prevail on them to honour the court order; I was physically assaulted, harassed, pushed out of the office alongside the Bailiff and terribly embarrassed”, the lawyer lamented. The Uyo based legal practitioner cum human rights advocate expressed worry over the fate that befalls ordinary citizens in the hands of the EFCC nowadays if a legal practitioner of his standing could be so disdainfully treated by the anti-corruption firm stating that the presupposition of the law that an accused person is deemed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law still holds water in Nigeria and law enforcement agencies are under obligation to abide by it. He called on them to exhibit professional courtesy to legal practitioners and members of other professions in the discharge of their duties and explained that he had notified the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association of his ordeal and intends to seek redress in court. Efforts to reach the Uyo Zonal Office Spokesperson of the EFCC proved abortive as at press time. https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/968240527051661/
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| Politics › Uruan Agog As Child Kidnapped Over 20 Years Ago Is Reunited With Her Family by actionnigga(op): 8:58am On Apr 25, 2021 |
IDU URUAN AGOG AS GIRL CHILD KIDNAPPED OVER TWENTY YEARS AGO REUNITES WITH HER FAMILY.https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/928625341013180/ 8 Likes
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| Politics › Promise Fulfilled: Dr Edet Inspects Newly-acquired Ward Offices by actionnigga(op): 2:16pm On Apr 10, 2021 |
PROMISE FULFILLED: DR EDET INSPECTS NEWLY-ACQUIRED WARD OFFICES ...sues for continuous support for Gov. Emmanuel, donates farm inputs and empowers women In a bid to provide a conducive working environment for the 11 Wards of the PDP in Ini LGA, the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet, Friday, inspected newly-acquired ward offices in Ukwok Ward 9 and 10. Two brief events which took place at the ward headquarters, were witnessed by royal fathers, party stakeholders, women, youths and elder statesmen drawn from across Odoro Ukwok and Usuk Ukwok (Wards 9 and 10. ) In her respective opening remarks, the Honourable Commissioner charged the attendees on the need to be steadfast in their support for Governor Udom Emmanuel and noted that the Governor has done well for the people of Ini in particular and Akwa Ibom State at large. She appreciated the Party Executive members, stakeholders and the entire people of the two wards for maintaining peace and promoting unity in the area. While briefing party faithfuls of the need for a befitting office in the 11 wards of Ini LGA, she said, "having a Ward office is as important as having an identity as a party. Governor Udom Emmanuel has done well . As a Commissioner on the platform of the PDP, it will be unfair to overlook the plight of Ward Chairmen and Party Executives in the area as it pertains to their working conditions. I have provided by God’s grace an office at the Chapter level for years now, Ikpe Ward 2, Itu Mbonuso Ward 3, and have also financially mobilized all the Ward Chairmen in Ini LGA to set up offices in their different Wards". On the need to embrace unity, the agric boss while redeeming her pledge to the women of Ukwok ward 10 on the occasion of a community development project fund raiser, encouraged them to be good examples to their children and advised them to shun violence and acts of disunity, noting that development cannot thrive where there is violence. Dr. Edet used the opportunity to advise stakeholders on the need to take agriculture as a business and make good use of the planting season that beckons. She distributed maize, okra, and onion seeds to farmers and stakeholders of the two wards. In their separate responses, the Ini PDP Chapter Chairman, Honourable Emmanuel Uma, Mr. Moses Ime Akpan,Chairman, Ukwok Ward 10, Mr. Ezekiel Ema Usang, Chairman, Ward 9, Honourable Moses Udo Solomon, Councilor, Ward 9, Honourable Saviour Ben, State Officer and Honourable Effiong Udofia, Elder of the party, all appreciated Governor Udom for all he has done for the people of Ini LGA. They also appreciated Dr. Edet for championing the provision of ward offices across the 11 wards in Ini LGA. The brief but colourful event also featured presentation of wrappers and other items to widows, youths, women, Party Executives and elders of Ukwok Ward 9 and 10. https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/920367368505644/
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| Politics › Graphic Images : Governor's Aide Raises Alarm Over Herdsmen Attack In Akwa Ibom by actionnigga(op): 8:56am On Feb 12, 2021 |
Graphic images and Videos : Governor's aide Raises Alarm over Herdsmen attack in Akwa Ibom An aide to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Ime Uwah has raised an alarm over the invasion of his land measuring 5 hectares by fulani herdsmen, According to the Governor's aide who addressed the public through his Facebook official handle, he alleged that the herdsmen had earlier in July, 2020 invaded his Farmland along airport road, destroyed what he described as 'a large portion of its vegetable and crop plantation', attacked the farm manager and inflicted on him serious wounds resulting from matchete cut, a case he said was reported to the security agency but no action was taken. Again, according to him, they managed to stop the herdsmen from burning down the plantation, yesterday, February 12. "Just this Evening we just managed to stop a wild fire set by this same herdsmen from burning down the entire 5 hectares of our plantation. The video below shows the audacity these guys have, strolling with their cattles through an investment worth millions of Naira in a far down south-south region of the Country where its people depend highly on crop farming for food sufficiency, " he wrote. Recently, there has been spate of attacks on farmers and farmlands across states in the southern and Middle belt part of the country. Nobel Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka's residence in Abeokuta, Ogun was recently attacked by men believed to be fulani herdsmen. © The Noisemaker https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/887722598436788/
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| Politics › A'ibom LG & Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner Charges Nigerians On National Unity by actionnigga(op): 7:37am On Oct 02, 2020 |
A'Ibom LG & Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner Charges Nigerians On National Unity , Developments , Peaceful Coexistence ...Lauds Gov Emmanuel's sterling leadership As Nigerians across the globe celebrates her 60th Independence Anniversary , the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government And Chieftaincy Affairs, has urged Nigerians and citizens of the State to remain committed to ensuring unity, peaceful coexistence and development of the State and Nation. Mr. Frank Archibong said Akwa Ibom people are glad that governor Emmanuel has sincerely kept to his campaign promises by delivering to the people dividends of democracy and bringing governance closer to the people at the grassroot. He maintained that without a peaceful environment like ours courtesy of governor Udom Emmanuel, peaceful coexistence and Infrastructural development currently enjoyed in the State would have been difficult to achieve. Mr. Archibong stated this on Thursday, 1st October 2020, during an interview with some Journalists in Uyo, the State capital. Expressing his views on the achievements of the State Governor, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Frank Archibong noted that citizens hope and confidence in government have been restored. He acknowledged the magnitude of several life touching projects commissioned by the governor during the 33rd anniversary of the State and that such symbolizes true identity of the State Chief Executive as a "prudent financial manager and ambassador of good governance" which he said must be encouraged by all and sundry. On the 60th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, He said that by God's grace and commitments by Nigerians, Nigeria will be repositioned for greatness. He called on those in Powers to show true spirit of patriotism, unity and love above ethnic and regional sentiment. "If we should promote peaceful coexistence, unity and encourage patriotism as exhibited by our dear Governor , Nigeria will certainly become stronger and globally admired". Mr. Archibong, who until his appointment as commissioner was the Executive Chairman of Eket Local government area, joined the people of the State and other well-wishers across the federation in rejoicing with the governor for rapid industrialisation of the State, urged all Akwa Ibom citizen to emulate the Governor's sterling leadership. "The occasion of the State's 33rd Anniversary celebration which we all witnessed the commissioning of legacy projects awarded and constructed under the Udom Emmanuel's led-administration are worthy evidence of the Governor's passion and love to expand development and industrialized the 31 LGAs in the State" Archibong added.
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| Politics › Iniobong Idem : A Better Deal For Eket People by actionnigga(op): 11:10am On Jul 22, 2020 |
INIOBONG IDEM: A better deal for Eket people By Nseobong David “ _The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large_ .” – Thomas Paine This perception by Thomas Paine captures the intention of Mr. Iniobong Emmanuel Idem, a Chairmanship aspirant for Eket Local Government Council in the forthcoming Local Government elections under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Idem is a graduate of Geology from the prestigious University of Calabar, Cross River State, and further obtained a PGD in Hydrogeology from the same University of Calabar. A confirmation that Iniobong Idem is properly educated and lettered. He is happily married, with a family. Mr. Idem possesses a very exciting and highly celebrated credentials in his chequered life. He runs one of the best oil servicing establishments in Nigeria with staff strength of over one hundred. He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, IDEMGH-LINK GROUP OF COMPANIES, IDEMGH-LINK VENTURES – Upstream/Well point Dewatering, IDEMGH-LINK DOWNSTREAM with numerous retail outlets. He is also the Chairman of DHEMUIZ HOTELS, GARNET PNEUMATIC SERVICES and IDEMS FOUNDATION, a platform created to empower youths through training in WellPoint Dewatering, empowering and caring for the widows and less privileged. He is a fellow, National Geoscientist and Mining Society and National Chairman, Well Point Dewatering Professionals of Nigeria. With such intimidating and mouth-watering résumé, one would expect Mr. Iniobong Emmanuel Idem to confine himself to the comfort of his wealth and to savour all the good things God has provided him with. But, alas! the burden to deliver his people from the handlock of poverty and untold deprivations. The rationale behind his aspiration for the Eket Local Government Council plump job is; “leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” To him, leadership is a privilege to better the lives of others; it is not opportunity to satisfy personal greed. He has confirmed that through his relationship with his staff, friends and people. Mr. Idem has touched many lives as well as changing their fortunes. As a devout Christian, love is his watchword and extending the milk of love and kindness to those in need is the ultimate perfection in his divergent thinking. Mr. Iniobong Emmanuel Idem is a loyal Party man who has committed his resources, time and energy to its success in election(s) in Eket in particular and Akwa Ibom State in general. His support to the Party, even in the face of difficulty is uncompromising, as he is always seen mobilizing for the victory of the PDP. The decision of Mr. Iniobong Idem to become the Chairman of Eket Local Government Council is to improve the narratives and dynamics of the area and its people. He is a better deal for the business, as he has copiously demonstrated that, he is a man with a heart of gold; that with him on the saddle of affairs of Eket Local Government administration, the deal between him and the people of Eket will be memorable and rewarding.
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| Politics › Outrageous!!! Police Officer Brutalized Journalist In Uyo by actionnigga(op): 3:56pm On Jul 03, 2020 |
SAD... A certain Police Officer by name Tony, attached to the Anti-Robbery Unit of the Nigerian Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, today led some miscreant parading themselves as Anti-touting force to destroy a vehicle belonging to a journalist, Mr Abasiubong Tom at Ibom Plaza.
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| Politics › Youth Group Endorses Frank Archibong For 2nd Term by actionnigga(op): 7:17am On Jun 29, 2020 |
Youth Group Endorses Frank Archibong for 2nd Term ... Set to Purchase Nomination Form for the Council Boss Itoro Etti A Famous Political group in Eket, PDP Ward youth Leaders Forum has officially adopted Hon. Frank Archibong as its consensus candidate for the forthcoming Local Government elections bill to take place later this year. The group made this known yesterday , Sunday, 28 June, 2020 in a meeting convened by the group under the leadership of Mr Johnson Esenowo, Chairman of the group who also double as a Political intervention Manager /Director Of Planning & Strategy. The Chairman noted that the group had endorsed Hon. Frank's first term in office, a decision they never regretted due to his superlative performance in office. "The total commitment to the rapid transformation of Eket by the Chairman calls for more encouragement and support to the council helmsman. Hon. Frank has done much for Eket, with sincerity and without doubt , he deserves to be voted in for a second term," Esenowo noted. Also advocating for similar support was the Chairman, Eket Senatorial District PDP Ward Youth Leader, Prince Iboro Imose who also double as the Chairman, PDP Ward Youth Leader for Eket Central One. Prince Imose lauded Hon. Archibong for an unprecedented ground breaking milestone of achievements in just a few years in office as Chairman. "He has contributed so much to the Governor Udom Emmanuel's led administration and has aligned so well with the Governor to help deliver on his mandate to the people of Akwa Ibom State. Hon. Frank in his wisdom attracted a Police Station to Eket Central , upgraded the Market in Ikot Odiong to a first rated market and also appointed prominent sons of the area into his cabinet among several other laudable achievements recorded by his administration . Frank Archibong has made us proud with his achievements and I make it bold to say that we do not regret supporting him for his first term. As a group, we have passed a vote of confidence on him and once again agrees to support him for another term with high hopes that he'll even surpasses his current achievements . As a group, we will purchase the nomination form for him as a form of encouragement and reward for hard work ," Imose said. Also speaking glowingly about Hon. Archibong during the meeting for the endorsement was Comrade Udo Friday Ben, Ward 2 Youth Leader ; Comrade Ubokudom Cyril, Eket Urban One ; Comrade Emem Ette, Urban 4 ; They all appreciated the council Boss for the restoration of peace to the Local Government, saying, without peace, no meaningful development can be achieve in Eket and they unanimously adopted him for a second term.
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| Politics › Ephraim Inyang Eyen : A Passionate Patriot With A High Productivity Zeal Itoro by actionnigga(op): 7:58am On Jun 28, 2020 |
Ephraim Inyang eyen : A Passionate Patriot With A High Productivity Zeal Itoro Etti Heralding the assumption of office of Mr Udom Emmanuel as Governor of Akwa Ibom State on the 29th Day of May, 2015 was the submission of list of appointees to the State House of Assembly for consideration for appointment and subsequent swearing into office, members of the state executive council by the Governor. Prominent among the list submitted was Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen as the Honourable Commissioner for Works. On assumption of office, Akparawa Inyang-eyen, a workaholic former Custom Boss and a preacher of the Gospel moved alongside his lieutenants to different sites for the developmental revolution currently going on across the length and breath of the state. Inyangeyen perfectly keyed into vision of the state Governor by ensuring that adequate modalities are put in place to ensure that good and sustainable roads and other infrastructures were built within the state while the dilapidated ones were given a total upgrade and facelift to meet the demands of the 21st century world even with the very lean resources within its reach and the accumulated debt by previous Government. As a matter of fact, roads that had suffered neglect by the past regime, were reconstructed to meet the yearnings of users. Abandoned roads such as Eket-Etinan Road, Uyo- Ikot Ekpene Road were revisited and contractors mobilized and ordered back to sites . Project such as the 19.5km (39km single carriage equivalent), 4 Nos of bridges Eket/Ibeno Road incidentally situated across my village of Esit Urua in Eket, awarded September 2013 with 36% completion as at May 29, 2015 was revisited and the job executed to completion with state of the art Dualized carriageway. Inyangeyen must be applauded for the positive stride achieved through the development of local content, this he achieved with strong encouragement of the State Governor through the awards of prime contracts to indigenous contractors for massive jobs execution across different locations of the State. A major testament to the wonders of the world was the first class State of the art intelligence isolation center constructed to handled Covid-19 cases in Akwa Ibom State. The building from start to finish was constructed under a record breaking 41 days, a feat major analyse have attributed to 'Miracle'. Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen brought to bear his expertise in execution of assigned duties. The Isolation Center, A 300 bed space medical center with a state of the art fully equipped with sophisticated and digital medical tools and approved by respective medical regulatory agencies has four(4) unique wards, with seventy-five (75) beds each. Twenty En-suite Doctor's quarters, with three entrances for the Doctors, 20 intercoms lines in each ward, 4 disinfection rooms for Doctors and Nurses, 20 fire hose station, 6 fire cabinet station, canteen, 8 consulting offices, 4 changing rooms, 24 closed-circuit television security cameras, secured and fenced round, 2 emergency exit, virology/ clinical laboratory, and a laundry room all built and equipped within 41 days to the amazement of analysts and to an extent social critics. Recently, a unit in this state of the art intelligence isolation center was approved as Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for Testing of the Covid-19 Cases in Akwa Ibom State. This is one of such testament to the fact that a worker who is diligent in service will one day be recognized by the higher authority. Several ground breaking achievements of Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen have proven beyond doubt in his capacity to execute and fit into any given task assigned to him. With the new mandate ahead of him, there is absolutely no doubt about his ability to continually multi-task and help drive the Government of Governor Udom Emmanuel towards achieving its set goals objective.
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| Politics › Akwa Ibom Isolation Center Best In Africa- Ekanem Willie by actionnigga(op): 5:22pm On May 26, 2020 |
Akwa Ibom Isolation Center Best in Africa- Ekanem Willie Lauds Frank Archibong, Ephraim Inyang Itoro Etti The Vice Chairman, Eket Action Committee on Covid-19, Mr. Ekanem Willie has commended the state Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel for the state-of-the-art 300 bed space intelligence isolation center constructed to handled Covid-19 cases in Ituk Mbang, Uruan, Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Willie made the commendation during the sensitization tour of Villages across Okon Development Ward One in Eket by the Eket Action Committee on Covid-19. The former Vice Chairman of Eket Local Government applauded Governor Emmanuel for his quick intervention to help curb the spread of the virus by constructing the magnificent structure within 41 days. He noted that with such world class facility, Akwa Ibom State will serve as a tourist haven for post Covid-19. According to the renowned media practitioner, "Governor Udom Emmanuel has once again set the pace for leadership by nurturing and implementing the idea of setting up a world class health facility to help fight the spread of the current pandemic ravaging the entire world. The Governor by this action has once again in his usual manner taken Akwa Ibom State to the Africa and the world." "This isolation center is simply the best in Africa and the Governor deserves all the accolades for building such a magnificent structure within such a short time frame." Acknowledging the Works Commissioner's contribution in fulfilling the Governors dream, he said: "Akparawa Ephraim Inyang over the years, has proven that he is a perfect fit for his assigned office. He has diligently and with humility supervised and helped interpret the Governor's infrastructural needs for the state, this isolation center is not an exception." He lauded the Chairman Eket Local Government Council, Mr. Frank Archibong, for being the first and only council boss to set up a local Action Committee against the novel COVID-19 pandemic, while appreciating Eket sons and daughters at home and the Diaspora that have contributed immensely by mobilizing funds to help sensitize the public while providing palliatives to vulnerable members of the Society. Mr. Willie enjoined citizens to adhere to Government directives on possible preventive measures against the Pandemic. Recall that Mr. Frank Archibong had set up a Local Action Committee on Covid-19 headed by Barr. Akpadiaha Ebitu with the mandate of raising funds through renowned sons and daughters of Eket Origin in Nigeria and the Diaspora, to help sensitize the populace while equally donating palliatives to vulnerable people across all wards and Villages in Eket, an action that has so far recorded huge success.
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| Politics › Re: 5 Years On The Saddle: Governor Udom Emmanuel's Signatures by actionnigga(op): 8:22am On May 26, 2020 |
the Vice President posited. No matter an individual's partisanship and social stance on issues of governance within the state and country, the fact must be upheld; the foresight of Mr Udom Emmanuel must be applauded by all for his quick response approach towards turning a once pedestrian state to an infrastructural and investment hub in Africa, a feat only few can dare to do in such a short period of time. Published by Team Project Update |
| Politics › 5 Years On The Saddle: Governor Udom Emmanuel's Signatures by actionnigga(op): 8:21am On May 26, 2020 |
5 years on the Saddle: Governor Udom Emmanuel's signatures Part ii On assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State 5 years ago, Mr Udom Emmanuel swung into action, working towards a narrative change for a state that was once regarded as the hub for housemaids and a pedestrian to other destinations. Today, with the industrial revolution of His administration, Mr Udom Emmanuel has changed the narrative which has made Akwa Ibom become one of the most preferred destinations in terms of Foreign Direct Investment. METERING SOLUTIONS FACTORY Itoro Etti, Public affairs commentator and analyst with Team Project Update, takes a brief look into the world class state-of-the-art 'Metering Solutions Factory' located in Akwa Ibom State. Governor Udom Emmanuel knew how difficult it was a task to turn a once civil service state to an industrial and and investment destination for Nigerians and foreign investors. Understanding the problems associated with estimated billing system in Power supply and consumption, Governor Udom Emmanuel quickly moved into action; one of those emergency actions is the Metering Solution Factory located in Awa, Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State Commissioned on 23rd September, 2017 by Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is regarded as the first in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region, a record in itself. Sitting on a land mass of 20,580sqm, the Metering Solution Manufacturing Services is a limited liability company, this says a lot about its determination to surmount all odds against its growth. Governor Udom Emmanuel had invited some investors to come and assess and invest in the serene and peaceful atmosphere of Akwa Ibom State, with a promise to providing them with land, security, access roads and electricity, a promise he kept wholeheartedly. The company, according to information gathered, is said to have an installed capacity of producing about 3 million prepaid meters on a yearly basis on a 3 shift pattern with ability for further expansion on demand. The facility comprises an administration block, meter manufacturing/meter box enclosure/repair plant including warehousing and storage, with world class professional staff members. Major Job Functions include: i. Assembling of Semi Knocked-Downs for two and three phases prepaid meters. ii. Injection moulding for the manufacture of meter boxes mountable on poles. iii. Assembling the Semi Knock-down into manufactured meter boxes. All of these actions are carried out by young, energetic and passionate professional Akwa Ibomites and the resultant effect is job creation, halt in importation of prepaid goods, revenue increment, amongst other derivatives. That is the vision of a man that the world has come to celebrate with a name tagged Mr Job Creation. To ensure a hitch-free operation, the Governor constructed a state of the art road leading to the firm and provided them with a 33KVA sub-station, which supplies the company with a dedicated power supply from Ibom Power company. with the completion of the Ekim power sub station, it is expected that in no distant time, the company will operate a 24/7 uninterrupted power supply as witnessed in Ewet Housing and some other parts of the State. According to the Vice President: "We are excited about this because of the potential that this can go into other parts of the country. We are certainly looking forward to having this company open up other factories in different parts of Nigeria. Lagos of course is waiting because there you have a huge number, Kano is also huge and other states. The country has opened up for this kind of enterprise and we are certainly looking forward to a lot more activities." "This is excellent, we are looking at 2.7 million units of meters and that is absolutely fantastic. I don’t know how many jobs that it translate to, but I’m sure that it would also be substantial for a start," the Vice President posi.. https://www.facebook.com/438371543371898/posts/710920589450324/
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