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5YEARS ON THE SADDLE; GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL'S SIGNATURES

Having been on the Saddle of leadership of Akwa Ibom State as Governor from 2015 - 2020, Mr Udom Emmanuel has demonstrated a superlative performance in the area of Industrialization and Job Creation being one of his cardinal points.

For Udom Emmanuel however, Industrialization is key in the diversification of the Akwa Ibom Project from a solely civil service dependent state, to making Akwa Ibom an industrial hub.

This will in turn provide employment opportunities to our teaming youths through direct and indirect engagement.

Kenneth Jude, a public affairs analyst with Team Project Update gives an insight on the Africa's largest Syringe Manufacturing company - Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company located in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State which is one of the Signatures of Mr Udom Emmanuel's 5years on the Saddle as Governor of Akwa Ibom State as thus;

A PEEP INTO THE JUBILEE SYRINGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

The Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company located in Onna local government area of Akwa Ibom State is no doubt one of Governor Udom Emmanuel's bold imprints that lend credence to his industrialization drive.

The facility which sits on an 8000 square-meter of land is owned by a Turkey-born businessman, investor and widely traveled, Mr. Onur Kumral, who has investments in over 17 countries of the world, and having believed that Akwa Ibom has good development policies and adequate security, plus the overwhelming support provided by Governor Emmanuel's administration, he was spurred to confidently take the risk of bringing such huge investment into the country.

Inaugurated by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on 23rd September 2017, the number two citizen of the country lauded the foresight of Governor Emmanuel in considering such an investment at a time the nation was grappling with the economic recession. He maintained that the coming on stream of the company, with a minimum daily syringe production capacity of 1 million, would help Nigeria overcome the capital flight that saw the country’s health sector depend solely on imports.

Unrivaled, the Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company is the largest disposable syringe factory in Africa. It produces three types of disposable syringes (2ml,5ml, and 10ml), which are made with state-of-the-art technology from high-quality medical-grade raw materials. The barrels are highly transparent with tight black extended graduation which is easier to read.

Manned by smart personnel, staffers of Jubilee Syringe Factory have been properly trained to understand their roles and deliver accordingly. This, of course, is in tune with Governor Emmanuel's taste for excellence -- a core value that has driven his policy thrust from the first day the top banker took the state's top chair.

Jubilee syringes are made available in leur slip, meaning the needles can simply be pushed on. The syringes are made of polypropylene/high-density polyethylene, rubber-free, pyrogen-free, latex-free, DEHP-free, PVC-free, non-toxic. They are sterile and individually blister packed.

Jubilee Syringe Company is not just about the nice staff and topnotch equipment, its products, bristling with quality, get to customers in time. No delays. No disappointments. No stories of inefficiency and all that crap.

The company boasts of a plant that produces 350 Million syringes, making Nigeria an exporter of the syringe to Benín, Sierra Leone, Ghana, etc. In 2014, it is worth noting that Nigeria imported 90% of its syringe from India, but today the story has changed with the grand entry of Jubilee Syringe Company into the market.

Apart from profit for which every business strives to make, the Syringe Manufacturing Company has not only been able to cushion the high rate of unemployment but has succeeded in helping stabilize Nigeria's economy, while adding the much-needed value to Akwa Ibomites and Nigerians at large through training

BREAKING! PDP SUSPENDS IKONO LAWMAKER FOR ANTI-PARTY ACTIVITIES

The Ikono Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, has suspended the Leader of the Ikono Legislative Council, Hon. Samuel Udoh, from the party, with Immediate effect. Mr Udo was found to have indulged in anti-party activities, specifically contravening section 57(3) of the party’s constitution.

In a communique issued on Thursday 21st of May 2020, it was disclosed that Mr Samuel Udo suspended three members of the Ikono Legislative Council on the floor of the house following, and acting on, the directives of Hon. Victor Udofia, the immediate past representative of Ikono State Constituency in the House of Assembly, who also happens to be his former boss.

It noted that this action constituted an embarrassment to the ward and PDP, considering that Hon. Victor Udofia had defected to the APC towards the end of his tenure at the House of Assembly and has remained there till date.

According to the letter, other actions leading up to his suspension included the fact that he conspired with the opposition party during the last election to cause the PDP some setbacks.
And that after being cautioned for this ignoble conduct, Mr Udo still persisted with his unholy alliance with the opposition leading up to the inexplicable decision to illegitimately suspend bonafide and loyal members of the party without due process.

The letter also revealed Hon. Udo had failed to give account of his performance during a ward briefing for two and half years, neither has he held discussions with the relevant party stakeholders.
It summarily advised Hon. Udo to cease to hold forth or parade himself as a member of the PDP in Ikono.

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INNOVATION!
AKROIMA supports invention of hands-free hand-washing machine to combat COVID-19

By Nseobong Umoidem

The Akwa Ibom State Roads & Other Infrastructure Maintenance Agency (AKROIMA) has supported the invention of automated hand-free, safer hand-washing machine as part of its efforts to promote hand-washing, which is one of the safety measures to combat the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic.

The chairman of the Agency, Prince Godwin Ntuk Udeh, Ph.D who took delivery of the hand-washing machines on Tuesday, said that the efforts by the Agency to provide inputs for the invention of the hand-washing machine is to support Governor Emmanuel in ensuring that coronavirus is fought to a standstill in Akwa Ibom State.

“As part of our contribution to launch a war against COVID-19 as declared by His Excellency, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, AKROIMA has decided to do something unique to support the Government of Akwa Ibom State in waging war against coronavirus, that is why we encouraged one of our indigenous technologists to come up with the concept where people can wash their hands using their legs, without having contacts with the machine”, Ntuk Udeh explained.

The AKROIMA boss noted that with the availability of the device, hand-washing becomes a lot more easier and will reduce the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

He further recommended the hands-free hand-washing machine to every government offices, private and corporate organizations as well as for use by households. His words:

“Government, Departments, Agencies and corporations can borrow a leaf from the innovation by AKROIMA and inquire to know how they can acquire the hands-free hand-washing device, then we in AKROIMA can link up with the indigenous technologist to ensure that the device is supplied to and sundry.”

He thanked members of the AKROIMA Board who rose in unison to support and encourage the indigenous technologist on the innovation and invention. Ntuk Udeh also commended the upcoming technological expert for heeding to advice by members of the AKROIMA Board, which he noted, enhanced his success on the innovation.

On his part, the inventor of the hand-washing machines, Mr. Aniekan Onomkpöinam said the innovation was borne out of his desire to avoid a situation where people may be exposed to the risk of contracting COVID-19 while opening the tap on the usual hand-washing pails in the course of washing their hands.

"Every time I went to people's homes or offices to see people open the tap to wash their hands with the usual pails, I thought about the possibility of still contracting the deadly COVID-19 pandemic because different people touch the tap at different times, so I came up with the idea of inventing the hands-free hand-washing machine", Aniekan maintained.

He thanked AKROIMA for supporting him and sharpening his ideas to make the invention a success, and prayed God to bless the Chairman, Prince Godwin Ntuk Udeh, Ph.D.

The hands-free hand-washing machine has the facility to store soap, hand-sanitizer and dispose water without hand with the device.

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Richard PETERS

The whole world has finally come to realize that humanity is threatened by an enemy, who has no respect for life, irrespective of class, religion or race. In the recent count, almost all countries of the world have had a harsh and harmful romance from the virus, with a dark, dreaded and unstable economic future of the world in sight.

Research institutions, experts, corporate organizations, etc. have been working day and night to ascertain which love song the virus would submit to, yet the World Health Organization (WHO) still keeps us in suspense, waiting eagerly, perhaps endlessly to know what our fate would be, and which vaccine should be adopted from the myriad available.

In the midst of this, many great leaders have wept like babies as the pandemic has devastated almost what they had worked for over the years. Others act as a confused mother whose baby is convulsing for the first time: confused, fearful and tearful. And just a handful of them have stood their grounds to confront the enemy squarely. The last category of leaders have given hope to the people by stationing all the medical weaponry strategically to confront our common enemy. The results are monumental. What separates the last set from previous ones is their mindsets, and Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel falls into the last category.

Even before the first case of coronavirus was recorded in the state, the governor went ahead of his peers to equip two isolation centers, in addition to the upgrade of medical facilities across the three senatorial districts of the state. His "proactiveness" in handling the pandemic in the state has made many to believe that he is a prophet: A man who sees tomorrow.

How then will you explain to someone that a governor since assumption of office, almost 5 years ago prioritised in upgrading health Care facilities in the state, with state-of-the art medical equipment as if he saw the coming of coronavirus? How will you describe a man who on assumption of office also tilted our attention to the richness of Agro-economy by creating food banks for the future? This manifested in the establishment of Ibom Agricon Rice Mill at Ini LGA, Flour Mill at Onna, cassava processing Mills, cocoa, plaintain and tomato plantations across the state, to mention but a few. Today, his foresight has saved the state from hunger as almost everything we use are derived from the state. During the total lockdown in the state, palliative was provided by the state government to ease the effect of the decision on the citizens, and most of the items given were Akwa Ibom made. What a beautiful time to measure performance. Many are still asking, is Gov. Emmanuel also among the prophets? Your guess is as good as mine.

Not quite long, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) commended Gov. Emmanuel on his expertise and activeness in contact tracing which has greatly helped to reduce the number of cases in the state. Recent reports have equally attested to the fact that Akwa Ibom is one of the few states that are front-runners in the recovery rates arising from COVID-19 pandemic. The latest is from The Emergency Digest report. The feat is not magical, it is a result of purposeful leadership, honesty in handling state affairs and accuracy in delivery of his campaign promises.

Without mincing words, the management of covid-19 in Akwa Ibom is the best so far, as the governor meets with the covid-19 incident Management team on a daily basis to evaluate the situation and take informed decisions to safeguard the people. This, he does without playing to the gallery. He doesn't want his involvement to be blown beyond proportion like the tradition of many is.

This is what one gets when the state's covid-19 response team is working in strict adherence to the NCDC procedures, as the body had been in the state for 2 weeks to give first-hand directive on how to conduct test for coronavirus and address other vital issues. It is not magic.

The 300 bed isolation center at Ituk Mbang is near completion, and the State government has already taken delivery of 100 beds from an agency, while the state will provide the remaining 200.

For record purpose, Gov. Emmanuel had seen the future before now, and at the mercy of exaggeration, coronavirus is surprised that Akwa Ibom had already prepared for its ill- triumphant entry into the state. The state can boast of well-equipped hospitals, isolation center with beds plus modern facilities, 19 ventilators, functional Intensive Care Unit, digitalised and functional situation room and call center manned by 50 medical experts, in addition to 407 medical doctors and 2000 nurses as foot-soldiers, readily available to defeat the enemy. No wonder the enemy is always defeated at sight in Akwa Ibom, to the amazement of sister states.

As it stands now, the active covid-19 patients are all in good condition. This is not rocket science, but the product of excellent and transparent leadership. Nobody hides anything. Nobody plays politics with human life in Akwa Ibom. When it comes to naming patients at the isolation center, one must understand that there are ethics in every profession, and the confidentiality of the patients which is a serious ethical issue in the medical field, remains paramount. It must be respected by all means, except otherwise stated by the patients.

However, this fight demands collaboration. No commander fights and wins alone. It is always the collaborative efforts of other soldiers that gives victory. Hence, everyone must join hands in this fight. Citizens' adherence to precautionary measures against coronavirus is paramount. As the state chief executive is at the Frontline, bombarding the enemy's camp from all angles, the citizens must obey his commands, for our collective safety and victory to be guaranteed.

Breaking News!!!

A truck load of Almajiris and hausa /Fulani youths intercepted in Eket LGA, Akwa Ibom State by the Eagle-eyed Eket Action Committee on Covid-19.

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Paul Umoh: Uyo Serial Blackmailer Nabbed

A Blackmail kingpin operating in Uyo was this early morning of Monday rounded up alongside his gang members.

Paul Umoh who uses his personal Facebook account for blackmail and extortion of money from victims had recently upgraded his game by acquiring a personal blog, 'Deaf Pen' which he has been using to perpetuate more of his nefarious activities with his gang members.

One of the gang member, Mr Unwana Moses Ukpong, son of a former House Member from Ikot Ukpong in Eket Local Government Area was allegedly contracted by the said Paul alongside others to help expand their fast rising blackmailing business, until they were apprehended by members of the Nigeria Police Force following a petition by a Governors aide.

Paul had few weeks ago used the said Facebook page to blackmail Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Sea port, Mr Akan Okon with an accusation of infidelity, an allegation set out to tarnish the image of the Commissioner. It should also be noted that the same Paul had severally used his Facebook page to blackmail the Governor of the State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and highly placed public officials.

Nana Udom, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Multilateral and Donor Agencies recently became a victim of Paul's blackmailing brutality as he once again set out to completely destroy the image of the former banker.

In a post that led him to the dungeon, he accused Mr Udom of having an affair with both married and unmarried women with promises of rewarding them with financial gains.
In his post, he wrote, "Latest in the list of these perpetrators is another serial abominist who is a celebrated and decorated figure both in real life and on social media.

His name is Ndianaabasi Nana.

His heinous affairs are targeted at women both single (with the disguise of helping them out financially)and other married ladies.

Verifiably from our eagle’s eye the list includes; Ifiok of House of Borah, Ndie Ekanem and Okaba Akwawo.

Ndi Ekanem and Okaba Aquaowo are currently enemies because of the said Ndianaabasi Nana.

While Okaba Aquaowo stealthily is feigning “Bestie” to Ndianabasi Nana’s innocent wife just to gain more access to him. "

Paul Umoh and the gang are some of the serial blackmailers ravaging the streets of Akwa Ibom State in search of gullible victims.


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Gracealone:
NICON....,
Air Nigeria....,

Any bank that finances that is a goner!

What about Newswatch?

fairfora:
the headmaster who taught my dad in standard 6 is still alive in Ekiti. He's 113 years old, born to missionary parents. He also schooled in England in those days. So, what are you saying ?

How's old is your dad

SERIES 1. Vol. 4

The Teachers Speak: Impact of Inoyo Toro Foundation 12 Years On

NOAH CYRIL NOAH

Another beneficiary of the Inoyo Toro Foundation award is Mr. Noah Cyril Noah, a Biology teacher at the Community Secondary Primary School, Ikot Akpabio in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state. He is a 2014 awardee and beneficiary of the 2016 grand mentor award.

Mr. Noah said that he received a text message inviting him to come for a screening test and he ended up winning the award.

Noting that he collected the cheque in utter disbelief that a foundation could appreciate teachers with such amount, until he cashed the money from the bank. Thus he reasoned that if a teacher can be remembered, then there is hope in the teaching profession and it encouraged him to put more effort, read more and impact on his students.

Mr. Noah who revealed that the award has impacted much on Akwa Ibom education sector, expressing surprise that a teacher could be remembered and given a place of pride in the country, said the money which was "very reasonable" was used to empower himself by buying text books to aid his teaching ability; assist some indigent students to get books and materials that aided their studies; and bought some teaching aids for the school.

He commended the Inoyo Toro Foundation for remembering teachers who have been long neglected and not only politicians, and also for the fairness in the selection process that exposed them to the world. Concluding, he said: "I can really say boldly, Inoyo Toro foundation thank you for remembering people like us, impacting my life, and helping me to be able to impact on the life of others".

Watch Noah Cyril reveal what changed his life:


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ANNANG YOUTH VANGUARD EXTOLLED HON. (BARR) ESSE UMOH

A cross section of Annang Youth Vanguard paid a courtesy visit to the member representing Essien Udim State Constituency, Hon. (Barr) Esse Umoh.

Speaking through the President of the forum, Comrade Ndifreke Akpan, the group extolled Hon. Umoh for his simplicity and accessibility and also expressed confidence in his ability to represent the area effectively.

The youth friendly lawmaker, Hon. Esse Umoh (Esq) flanked by the Special Assistant on Special Duties, Elder Nsini Umana, Ikpe Annang Ward leader, Elder Daniel Udoh and Ikpe Annang Ward Chairman, Mr Uwem Jumbo, thanked the group for the kind gesture and reaffirmed his commitment towards delivering on his campaign promises which include youth development and capacity building. The legal luminary admonished the group to leverage on the opportunity and foster unity in Annang land and Akwa Ibom State at large. He noted that peaceful coexistence and togetherness is key for development and growth.

The visit climaxed with the presentation of a congratulatory card to the Lawmaker by the leadership of the group.

#EssenceOfEsse
#EsseAbasi
#EsseEssienUdim

NNPC's GMD Visits ExxonMobil's Texas Headquarters

...as McGrath, Inoyo position for greater hydrocarbon investments in Nigeria

In another strategic move to deepen collaboration and increase hydrocarbon investments in Nigeria, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari this week led a high-profile delegation to ExxonMobil Corporation's Global Headquarters in Texas, United States of America.

The strategic engagement sought to foster Government-Industry Relations between the Nigerian Federal Government and ExxonMobil, as a means towards boosting confidence premium and expanding the frontiers of Foreign Direct Investments in the oil and gas industry in Africa's biggest hydrocarbon market.

According to NNPC's GMD, the meeting was part of the NNPC's continued engagements with partners to foster collaboration and secure commitment for value enhancement for all.

Receiving the delegation from Nigeria, ExxonMobil Upstream President, Liam Mallon and the Corporation's Senior Vice President, Deepwater, Hunter Farris, in their separate remarks, commended the sustained partnership of the Nigerian Government with ExxonMobil in the last five decades, adding that such business relationship has yielded remarkable rewards, especially in the areas of employment, revenue generation, hydrocarbon development and keeps Nigeria in the league of the world's top energy provider nations of the 21st century.

The President spoke of ExxonMobil's massive investments in Nigeria and reiterated the position statement that ExxonMobil is in Nigeria for the long haul.

The international engagement was led by the Chairman, ExxonMobil Subsidiaries in Nigeria, Paul McGrath and included the Company's Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Udom Inoyo as well as its Media and Communications Manager, Ogechukwu Udeagha.

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers that develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing energy needs. It is a global hydrocarbon leader in almost every aspect of the energy solution business and operates facilities all over the world, with oil and natural gas exploration activities on six continents.

The Company's increasing footprints in Nigeria's hydrocarbon industry are indicators of a greater, stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.NNPC's GMD Visits ExxonMobil's Texas Headquarters

...as McGrath, Inoyo position for greater hydrocarbon investments in Nigeria

In another strategic move to deepen collaboration and increase hydrocarbon investments in Nigeria, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari this week led a high-profile delegation to ExxonMobil Corporation's Global Headquarters in Texas, United States of America.

The strategic engagement sought to foster Government-Industry Relations between the Nigerian Federal Government and ExxonMobil, as a means towards boosting confidence premium and expanding the frontiers of Foreign Direct Investments in the oil and gas industry in Africa's biggest hydrocarbon market.

According to NNPC's GMD, the meeting was part of the NNPC's continued engagements with partners to foster collaboration and secure commitment for value enhancement for all.

Receiving the delegation from Nigeria, ExxonMobil Upstream President, Liam Mallon and the Corporation's Senior Vice President, Deepwater, Hunter Farris, in their separate remarks, commended the sustained partnership of the Nigerian Government with ExxonMobil in the last five decades, adding that such business relationship has yielded remarkable rewards, especially in the areas of employment, revenue generation, hydrocarbon development and keeps Nigeria in the league of the world's top energy provider nations of the 21st century.

The President spoke of ExxonMobil's massive investments in Nigeria and reiterated the position statement that ExxonMobil is in Nigeria for the long haul.

The international engagement was led by the Chairman, ExxonMobil Subsidiaries in Nigeria, Paul McGrath and included the Company's Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Udom Inoyo as well as its Media and Communications Manager, Ogechukwu Udeagha.

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers that develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing energy needs. It is a global hydrocarbon leader in almost every aspect of the energy solution business and operates facilities all over the world, with oil and natural gas exploration activities on six continents.

The Company's increasing footprints in Nigeria's hydrocarbon industry are indicators of a greater, stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.

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rottennaija:

Is this the man Gov Udom is fronting for 2023?

No one knows for now

Esse Umoh Heads House Committee on Economic Planning & Development

... named Member in 6 other committees

Mfonobong Ukpong

The newly sworn-in Member representing Essien Udim State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Esse Umoh (Esq) has been appointed as Chairman, House Committee on Economic Planning and Development by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey.

His appointment was announced during Thursday plenary by the Speaker following his victory at the polls and subsequent inauguration as a Member of the 7th Assembly on Tuesday. The Speaker stated that, it has become pertinent for some adjustment in the composition of standing Committees of the House to accommodate the newly sworn in member.

The Speaker also named the Essien Udim lawmaker as Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Health, Member, House Commiittee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petition, Member, Public Accounts Committee, Member, Committee on Boundary Matters, Member House Committee on NDDC, as well as Member Committee on Agriculture.

"GAP, Inoyo and the Making of More Fisherman"

*...Akwa Ibomites Reacts*

By Ubong Akpan

Akwa Ibom people have reacted to an article that is trending on social media titled: "GAP, Inoyo and the Making of More Fisherman" written by one George Ukpongette, on the impact of the Graduate Assistant Program (GAP) an initiative of Mr. Udom Inoyo and sponsored by ExxonMobil on their lives.

In several comments across social media, they eulogies Mr. Inoyo for leading the initiative and thanked the company for such impactful programme which has seen many young Akwa Ibomites climbing to the ladder of success.

In separate comments on Facebook and WhatsApp groups, they thanked Mr. Inoyo for seeing through the programme and giving hope to graduates in the state. One of the social media users Mark Ekanem, who commented on the article wrote that: "Although I was in batch 7 phase 1, I never knew these details of the program. God bless all those instrumental to bringing this knowledge imparting program for us who didn't have connections nor knew people in power."

For Joe Ikang: "I am a full time beneficiary of this noble gesture, knowledge and financial-wise. Many gratitude to Pst. George Inyangete, not forgeting Mr Ubong Akpabio for their selfless services to humanity. I am ready to follow you Sir, any path you toe."

"I am so grateful and full of appreciation to the initiators of that program. I wonder what I would have become in life if I wasn't chosen for the program. The program prelate me for the challenges in life as a new graduate then and today, I am working in one of the most successful companies in Nigeria because of the forum that ExxonMobil created for us to excel, God bless Inoyo" says Maxwell Udoette.

While Aniekan Ukpong said: "I can attest to this laudable programme being a beneficiary myself. Kudo to those who made this a reality."

Osung Imo could not hold his emotions when he said: "if there is any program that has touched the foundation of youth empowerment in Akwa Ibom state, it is the GAP program which three of my relatives were beneficiaries. I never knew Inoyo had a hand in it. And hearing the lies people tell against him on social media today comforts the fact that only lazy youths detests hard work and integrity. Inoyo from what I saw on the video about his foundation has legacies that those who are bent on tarnishing his reputation, can never sweep away. I want to use this opportunity to thank Inoyo for the GAP initiative and urge him on to do whatever he necessary to salvage this state from those who have nothing to offer than throwing of money to jobless youths. We are solidly behind Inoyo."

GAP was a 3 months Instructor-Led Training and 3 month On-the-job development of graduate's skills through internship placement in reputable private and public sector organizations where over 450 graduates were trained and empowered.

Many of these graduates from both phases are now gainfully employed, while others were established in one business venture or the other sponsored by the Oil and Gas Industry Foundation.

UDOM INOYO - A GOLDFISH THAT HAS NO HIDING PLACE

By Emmanuel Paragon Mbong

Brandon Sanderson once said that the mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones and a good man does not spy around for the black spots in others, but presses unswervingly on towards his mark.


The name Udom Inoyo does not need any further introduction in the national and international map of the corporate world.

The Ikot Okoro born technocrat is indeed an active player in the oil and gas sector spanning over many decades and still counting.

He currently calls the shot as the Executive Vice Chairman of ExxonMobil, owners of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited.

Udom Inoyo is a good man who deeply feels the burden of the stones carried by others irrespective of being a victim of cheap blackmail.

One thing is certain and sure, the Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, has recorded several milestones in his chosen path of human endeavours. He has left some indelible footprints on the sands of time through his numerous achievements in human capacity building, community and manpower development.

He has paid his dues and is unarguably one of our very best from the Land of Promise to have passed through the mill by dint of hard work, commitment , sheer dedication to duties, to the top echelon of the society.

Despite some ballistic missiles being fired and hauled at this high profile political scientist and lawyer by some paid agents and enemies of progress, his towering image , instead of nosediving continues to loom larger over the horizon like a goldfish.

To some of the professional politicians whose mindset are set on continuously looting our resources , commonwealth and common patrimony, his sonorous name evokes fear and disdain because of his intimidating credentials and excellent track records of service to humanity. The fear of Udom Inoyo is certainly the beginning of wisdom.

Though he is yet to officially announce his triumphant entry into the murky waters of politics, his name has been a recurring decimal and also touted as one of the foremost contenders angling for his namesake's job in 2023 which he is also eminently qualified to take a shot at the plum job.

If a good man can't sleep after hurting people,
then he should learn much more to be a leader.

No man is good enough from whom we don’t learn anything negative and no man is bad enough from whom we don’t learn anything positive!

There is no hiding place for this man of excellence, integrity and distinction as well meaning Akwa Ibomites, both at home and in diaspora, are earnestly asking him to bring his wealth of experience to the political governance of the State in the nearest future.

The question now on the lips of people with good conscience is, Udom Inoyo, are ye he who is to come in 2023 or shall we continue the endless search for another of your ilk which is certainly rare to come by?

Only Time Shall Tell

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UDOM INOYO – A PROPHET HONOURED OUTSIDE HIS COMMUNITY (PART 2)

By Franklyn Isong

The Part One of this conversation has been very engaging and thought-provoking. I read all your comments and contributions therewith. I must commend you for all your contributions. You added to the discourse in no little way. Your comments have expanded the scope of the conversation. I have absolute respect for your fundamental rights to hold your individual opinion on any issue I bring to the front burner on any of my platforms for interaction. Education is about intellectual exchange, social interaction and information gathering and dissemination.

My responsibility as a commentator on contemporary issues include, to spot out issues of public interest, put them in the public domain and allow my readers to form opinions of theirs.

“And when they had come to the place called Calvary (the place of the skull) there they crucified him (referring to Jesus Christ), and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left,” Luke 23:33.

As a Bible scholar, I can assert that Jesus Christ, the son of God was arrested, tortured and crucified on the cross of Calvary, even when, the Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate washed off his hands from his trial. The Jews crucified Jesus because of 'hate, jealousy and uninformed/erroneous perception' they (Jews) held of him (Jesus). Find time to read the full story of the crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew 27:1-54.

Moving forward, after my previous piece under reference, it is obvious that Mr. Inoyo is a victim of erroneous and uninformed perception which few Akwa Ibomites hold of him. For instance, most commentators on the said piece had referred me to Inoyo's activities and inter-personal relations with workers of the Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN). Inoyo works currently with MPN and got elevated to the position of the MPN Board Vice Chairman. It is truism that majority of the few who are shouting: “crucify Inoyo, crucify Inoyo” within the Akwa Ibom community are neither workers of MPN, never worked with the company, nor had any direct or indirect dealing(s) with Udom Inoyo or MPN! How did they form the negative perception of a man they never came in contact with or had any dealing(s) with, if not based on hearsay stories, which at best, could have been deliberately fabricated with malicious intention to mislead and misinform the gullible public?

Again, I run the risk of being accused of holding brief for Mr Inoyo, even when, I am not. But only doing my duty as a journalist and following through this conversation to its logical conclusion in order to establish just one fact, which is; “someone could just be hated, disliked and/or crucified based on hearsay stories, uninformed or erroneous perception of him/her.”

Nonetheless, in order to further deepen this conversation and to bring to the fore, the opinion and perception of workers of MPN on Udom Inoyo, I stumbled on a goodwill message sent to Udom Inoyo on his promotion to the position of vice chairman by the workers of MPN through its umbrella union, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) signed by its secretary, Comrade Kings Udoidua.

The message reads in part; “We congratulate you on the successful completion of your term as In-Country Human Resources Manager of Exxon Mobil Companies in Nigeria. We appreciate your contributions to national workforce development and industrial relations. Your gumption and grace to dexterously navigate the swiftly-mutating industry requirements while keeping an open mind even in the face of mountainous challenges and consistently delivering win-win outcomes set you apart. We will miss your legendary problem-solving skills and pragmatic engagements.

“We also applaud your determination to continue to serve the Company as Board Vice Chairman and External Relations Chief, providing the much-needed external collaboration crucial to the Upstream Synergy agenda. Your strides a

On Edidiong Udobia's Shameless, Malicious and Misdirected Spate of Brick attacks on Inoyo

By Idong Isong

There is no need to respond to Edidiong Udobia whose vision (in) 2020 is to misfire at the wrong direction each time he lacks money. His once refreshed journalistic pen is getting dry, perhaps starved of handouts and political patronage, hence he is bent on reoiling contacts to gain attention from people like Inoyo through dubious articles and statements on social media.

Seeing him from a distance, and reading some of his articles, he appears like a saint who wants nothing but genuine development for Akwa Ibom, his state of origin, but innocent Akwa Ibomites oblivious of his true character will never know that he is one of those guys that are actually looking at what will benefit them individually and not at the instance of the state, Mbom!

From his chat below, it is important that Akwa Ibom people know that Udobia is a journalist that works for his stomach and nothing but his stomach only.

Udobia should be bold enough to direct his attacks to Governor Udom Emmanuel who he has accused in his various communication with close friends and associates for being responsible for his plight (hunger) having worked for his reelection in the publicity committee in 2019, of which Inoyo has nothing to do with. Udobia just have to be bold, very bold and very very bold to fire directly, else, keep his balls between his legs and shut up forever.

"Me i dey even think say the guy get mind self".

Nonsense and "the reward I got for my work during the election"... Sorry I mean, nonsense and ingredient!

UDOM INOYO – A PROPHET HONOURED OUTSIDE HIS COMMUNITY (PART 1)

By Franklyn ISONG

"Jesus said unto them, 'A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house," Mark 6 vs 4.

In the past seven months, our missiles of destruction have been shifted to Barr. Udom Uko Inoyo. The current vice chairman of ExxonMobil, owners of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) in Nigeria. He got appointed into the exalted seat on March 19, 2018. Until his elevation, Inoyo - an indigene of Ikot Okoro Ubium in Nsit Ubium local government area of Akwa Ibom State was the Executive Director and In-country Human Resources Manager for MPN and EEPNL. He joined MPN in 1989 (two years after Akwa Ibom state was created) and rose to the rank, after handling several human resources roles in Nigeria, United States of America (USA) and Belgium for the multinational oil giant.

It is only witches and wizards that I am told do eat their own sons/daughters. Akwa Ibom people are not witches and wizards. This practice of self-destruction is becoming more alarming by the day.

In other climes, national/international personalities are made, created or established by their people that is why we have the Aliko Dangotes, the Femi Otedolas, the Mike Adenugas, the Allen Onyemas, the Jim Ovias, the Tony Elumelus, and the Dantatas of this world amongst several others. Why are these people national/international figures? Are they not from States in Nigeria? Have there not been elections/politicking in their States? Why is Akwa Ibom different? I leave you to ponder on it - just like I do daily!

Some weeks ago, I was discussing with a longstanding friend in Abuja. We took time to assess our nation and the federating states. Like yours truly, my friend is apolitical. He is a diplomat who had served the United Nations for so many years travelling to so many countries in the course of his duties. I will not mention his name for the sake of his privacy. It was a private and friendly interaction not meant for the public consumption. But if I must bring up some of the issues to form the foundation of this piece, I must do it without mentioning the name of my diplomat friend.

It was a sad moment for me in Abuja, when an outsider, I mean, a non –Akwa Ibomite reminded me in very clear terms that “Akwa Ibom people do not have a leader. They do not groom leaders and do not honour the ones who have worked themselves to either international or national limelight.”
I tried unsuccessfully to puncture my friend’s statement as he further asked me to buttress my claims by mentioning the names of, at least, ten prominent personalities who are viewed or have the tall reputation of either international or national figures from Akwa Ibom State? Such a simple aptitude test for anyone to answer. But this mental exercise became so stressful for me to answer. Why? Because any name I struggled to mention, my diplomat friend had just one question for me, which is; “Is he/she respected and honoured by Akwa Ibom people?” I was dumbfounded. Ashamed to have come from Akwa Ibom because, I ran short of words! My friend, though hails from Ondo State, has the history of political evolution of Akwa Ibom and the 35 States of the federation including Abuja, at his fingertips. What a shame for Akwa Ibom people that we cannot boast of, at least, ten national figures not to talk of international?

I never knew, I would ever be confronted with such a conversation by an outsider, when I wrote an article titled; “ENGR. ITA AWAK AND AKWA IBOM SEVEN EVIL SPIRITS,” published by RadarPapers online via: http://radarpapers.ng/2017/03/09/engr-ita-awak-and-akwa-ibom-seven-evil-spirits/ on the March 9, 2017. Neither did I know a day like that would come when I wrote another article titled; “AKWA IBOMITES STOP DESTROYING YOUR NATIONAL HEROES,”

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By Ubong Etetor

Some may say it's too early in the day to write or talk about 2023. While those who think this way may not be wrong outright, it is however of great importance that we prepare the minds of our people towards what will certainly come.

A lot is being said about who should succeed Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2023. Many are saying that the governor should round off his eight years in office and leave the stage honourably without any attempt of producing his successor.

Others are of a different opinion altogether. According to those in this latter group, as governor, it is not out of place for Mr Emmanuel to have interest on who succeeds him in 2023. To these ones, a good leader deserves a good successor in order to keep the wheels of governance and development running on the right path.

Those who hold diverse opinions are in order given that they are all entitled to whatever stance they take. As free beings, they have the inalienable right to air out their views on issues of interest. No one should muzzle the voice of another in a democratic setting. One of the fine features of democracy is the freedom of choice, association and speech it affords citizens.

But as Governor Udom Emmanuel continues to deliver on his completion agenda, methinks it is important that he hands over the baton of leadership to someone who shares, if not all, but the fine qualities that have turned the state into a mini industry when he completes his two terms of eight years in 2023.

The state needs a good manager of resources; someone that thinks of the good of the generality of the people rather than one that will pursue sectional and primordial ends. Most importantly and without any attempt to mince words, Akwa Ibom deserves a God fearing governor that will, like Mr. Udom Emmanuel, place God at the centre of all his actions and engagements.

No state wishes to have a leader who places less emphasis on the things of God. Such a leader, of course, does not mean well for the people or the state considering that without God, no man, nation, can truly make any meaningful progress let alone a sustainable one.

In 2023, Akwa Ibom State must continue on the path that breeds development, prosperity anchored on the virtues of deep and sincere devotion to God. Handing the state over to a proven cultist will, of course, inevitably lead to retrogression that will plunge the state into a bottomless pit of stagnation.

It is of the essence, above everything else, that as we make projections and take positions on the 2023 sweepstakes, we must carefully and thoroughly screen those angling to succeed Governor Udom Emmanuel to be sure that they do not belong to deadly secret societies that will not have any positive impact on our state's march to greatness other than halt it.

Akwa Ibom deserves a leader who fears God, serves Him and clothes himself with no other god but the one and only God who made heaven and earth; the one that Governor Emmanuel has reverenced with unflinching devotion since coming onboard as governor of the state.

Having embarked on people-centred policies that have seen the youths rise to their faith of greatness and self-worth, it'll amount to several steps backward if the next man on whose shoulders the collective aspirations and hope for a better life of the people will rest is not in tune with godly virtues and values that Udom's administration has painstakingly wrought on the state.

Anybody known to flaunt antecedents that are at variance with the emerging new Akwa Ibom should not be allowed anywhere close to the Hilltop Mansion. The seat of power is a sacred stool that must not be desecrated by a man or men who are known cultists. A state that has since proscribed cultism cannot afford to hand the keys to government house to someone that will open the floodgates to cultists and cultism to make an unwanted comeback to our streets.

The state must continue on the path of peace and unity which Governor Udom Emmanuel has brought to bear. The era where kidnapping became a daily occurrence has since become history hence we cannot reawaken that dark era by making the costly mistake of allowing someone whose worldview is in conflict with these new ideals to assume the reins of power.

Akwa Ibom has become a destination of choice today. Industries have sprung up. Investors are streaming in. Steady power supply will soon be achieved. Healthcare has improved. The man on the driver's seat is focused, dedicated and committed to leaving behind enduring legacies that posterity will always cherish and be proud of.

The people must not allow those who wear deceptive robes to mislead and misguide them. We must strive to get it right come 2023. Let's shine our eyes and be ready to make an informed choice that will keep our state on the pathway to economic renaissance, ethnic tolerance and political maturity.

Let us rise and make the right decision that will bring about the right governor, the right policies, the right focus, the right objectives, the right energy and the right attitude to leading a people who have sworn to remain under the peaceful umbrella of the Most High God.

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