BREAKING: EFCC freezes Akwa Ibom State Government Accounts


Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has frozen all bank accounts of Akwa Ibom State Government.

A source who told our reporter though not authorized to speak on the matter said that "No reason was given; no court order, and that rule of law totally was ignored

The source further indicted the former Governor of the state, Senator Godswill Akpabio as the man behind the scene.

" It is engineered by Senator Akpabio as part of his plot to cripple the state. It’s the height of wickedness  by Senator Akpabio against the common man who voted for and supported him for 8years." he said.


Few hours ago, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki had during a World press briefing accused Senator Godswill Akpabio as the man behind the invasion of the National Assembly by men of the Department of State Service.

Efforts to speak with the former Senate Minority Leader, proved abortive as the former PDP leader was attending his defection rally in Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium.

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Ikpatt and Godswill Akpabio should stop insulting Gov. Udom Emmanuel and the good people of Akwa Ibom State. This State is not the personal property of Godswill Akpabio. This nonsense and insult that Akpabio is the master and that Udom Emmanuel a sitting governor is (in the words of Clement Ikpatt) “a PRODIGAL WARD” must stop forthwith. There were people who helped Akpabio to become governor, none of them called Akpabio his ward or servant. Akpabio was allowed to run the State without interference.
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Amazing photos from the just concluded Dakkada City Express, an audience participatory programme, aimed at Sensitising Akwa Ibom citizens on the developmental strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel.
Some side attractions includes Comedy, Music, Games, Prizes and so much more.
The event which was held on Friday 3, August 2018 at Ibom Plaza will be aired on Comfort Fm 95.1 on Saturday by 10:30am and Sunday by 2:30pm respectively.

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Uyo LG Chair Pledges Succour for Roadside Traders in Metropolis

By Paulinus Nnah

In line with his administration’s policy to rid Uyo city centre of roadside trading, the executive chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Elder Imoh Okon, has said that the LGA would soon make provisions for stalls in Akpan Andem Market to be allotted to wayside traders in the Metropolis.
Speaking this morning in an AKBC TV live programme, Democracy 45, Elder Okon who also spoke on various issues of national and state import, and raising concern over what he termed as “suppression of the less-privileged in Akpan Andem Market,” explained that such area which accommodates “the entire Nigeria” demands his focus.
“One area I want the public to take note is the fact that over a thousand shops have been collected by the so-called well-to-do and people who have people in the corridors of power without putting them to use, thereby preventing the peasant traders from utilizing those shops till date.
“As we speak, in March we issued them a 21-day notice, after that we issued seven days’ notice, after which we gave them more two months. As I am talking to you now, from Tuesday next week, all the owners of shops in Akpan Andem Market who have refused to put them to use will have their allotments revoked by Uyo Local Government and reclaim those shops.
“The market is our property, and we will allocate them to the peasant traders on the streets who are ready to occupy and put them to use. The traders on Etuk Street, and those on Udo Umana Street who are ready to put the market to full use will be given allotment. A situation whereby the market is turned into a kind of ghost market is unacceptable.”
While attributing the peaceful process of selection of the new paramount ruler of Uyo LGA to “the function of goodwill of Uyo people, and also the leadership that we’ve offered,” Imoh Okon roundly lauded stakeholders for not throwing up dissenting opinions during the process, saying “so, that’s a plus.”

Highlighting on mentorship which he described as his number one point of empowerment in his blueprint, he hinted that his administration has recruited eighty-two mentors from Uyo LGA, and that the local government authorities are in the process of inviting all the mentees at various levels; beginning from those in primaries five and six, and above. “We want to now group them section by section, field by field, and attach them to their various mentors so that they will be able to do well,” he noted.
The Uyo LGC boss further informed that his administration has improved tremendously on staff welfare, adding that it also provides a cordial working atmosphere for all. He also pointed out that the council was doing its best to aid in the payment of school fees for students in tertiary institutions, while promising to give students of Uyo decent who are in higher institutions their pride of place by paying up their bursaries before the year runs out.

Popular Akwa Ibom social media commentator and Nollywood Actor Aniebiet Francis has revealed why she and other celebrity single ladies are not married till date.

Speaking via a movie she recently produced “The List”, Aniebiet Francis revealed that one of the main reasons she and other classy ladies are still single is the compilation of the marriage #List bride families present to the suitors that seek their hand in marriage.



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MASSIVE DEMOLITION TO MAKE WAY FOR DEVELOPMENT

This is a clear case of inability to make an omelette without breaking eggs. For the people of Etinan, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium and Eket Local Government Areas to have a modern road that will open up the area for economic boom, some structures must be pulled down, as you can see.

However, the good news here is that Akwa Ibom State government has adequately paid compensation to owners unlike other States where people's property are tempered without compensation.

In the words of the State Commissioner for Works; Mr Ephraim Inyang-Eyen, "Governor Udom Emmanuel is desirous of turning every rural area into a modern city", and the construction giants; CCECC will live up to expectation.

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Almost Ready :Governor Udom Emmanuel set to deliver the almost completed Etebi - Ikot Udota road.
Works Commissioner, Mr Ephraim Inyangeyen leads a team of Ministry officials and newsmen to evaluate the project. In this team is the Honourable member representing Onna State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon Nse Essien and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Elder Effiong Essien.

UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERS CALABAR COMMUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

In a bid to realize sustainable development goals in the State and beyond, Uyo local government area has taken the initiative of partnering indigenes of Calabar dwelling in the State capital under the umbrella of Calabar Community in Uyo.
The partnership was struck when Executive members of the organization paid a courtesy call on the council chairman, Elder Imoh Okon in his office, Wednesday.
Elder Okon extolled what he noted to be intrinsic virtues of an Efik person which include obedience to constituted authority, peaceful disposition and co-existence, and promised to leverage on them for the crystallization of sustainable development goals.
He further added that his administration is aggressively committed to carrying out programmes that will engulf all communities staying in the metropolis, citing the intervention at Akpan Andem market and Ibom plaza as pointers to that fact.
When we came into office last year December, we noticed that people selling at roadsides had encroached on nearly two-third of the road thereby suffocating commuters and disrupting vehicular movement, so, we waded into the situation and today, order has been restored to those areas and that is beneficial, not just to Akwa Ibom people but all communities residing here including Igbos, Yourbas and hausas.
In the build up to the 2019 General Elections, the chairman urged them to unite for the single course of returning PDP Government at all levels to power taking cognizance to the party’s practical approach to governance.
Speaking Earlier, the president of the group, Mrs. Esther Esin, appreciated Elder Okon for granting their call and pledged their resolve to partner the council economically, socially and politically for the realization of its goals. She ceased the opportunity to thank God for sparing his life during a motor accident; noting that Uyo needs him to finish the good work he has started in the Council.
In attendance at the call was the Council Secretary Lady Barr. Stella Udoh, Surpervisior for works, Hon Linus Effiong, Special Adviser on Information, Hon. Mfon Asuquo among others.

Uyo LGA Boss Inaugurates Revenue C’ttee Units

-Assesses Revenue Generating Points in Uyo Metropolis

By Paulinus Nnah

The Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Elder Imoh Okon, has Tuesday, July 17, 2018 officially inaugurated a 60-man ad hoc staff and a 10-member Compliance Team of Uyo Investment and Revenue Committee in Uyo.
Speaking during the event at Uyo Shopping Centre, Ikot Ekpene Rd., Elder Okon who defined the role of the ad hoc staffers as that of sensitization and awareness campaigns, while that of the Compliance Team is to legitimately enforce payments from occupiers of Uyo LG premises, explained that having derived mandates from the people of the area and the Nigerian Constitution that makes provision for local government authorities on issues of revenue generation, spoke on the need for him to flag off the exercise.
“You are recruited to represent us. We are not asking you to go and harass or molest anybody. The day you will be caught doing anything contrary to the duties the local government has assigned you to do, the law will be made to take its full course against you, and that is where your job will end. You cannot afford to go and mess up out there because you are our image makers,” the Chairman advised the ad hoc staff.
On the Compliance Team, the council helmsman who informed that members will commence their duties in full force on August 1, 2018, warned that defaulters who defy payment from January up to September, 2018 would be made to pay penalty as such late payments would not attract financial benefits to the local government authorities for the year 2018.
He reiterated the need for full compliance by all concerned to enable his administration to sustain the tempo of the area’s past leaders who ensured that enduring legacies were put in place for the good of posterity, adding that taxes in Uyo as a local government have been reduced to the barest compared to other growing cities in other climes.
While appreciating business stakeholders, the chairman of the revenue committee, Hon. Chris Etim and Mr. Okon Mkpafit of Macrec, the consulting firm, for their corroborative efforts to successfully drive the revenue machinery of Uyo LGA, he pledged that his administration would do its best in its partnership with them.
Addressing premises occupiers at Airtel House, Ikot Ekpene Rd., Sterling Bank building, Oron Rd., and Gais Automobile Engineering workshop, Edet Akpan Ave., in Uyo respectively during his visits, the Executive Chairman expressed the necessity for prompt compliance in their tax payments. This, according to him, would aid in facilitating the provision of the much needed all-round healthy and conducive environment for their operations to thrive in the metropolis.
In his brief interaction with media men shortly after the occasion, Elder Imoh Okon, while promising to make judicious use of the funds collected for the services of the people, he hinted that “the local government authorities have carefully selected the agents working for the local government area starting from the revenue committee.
“They are people of integrity. They have now recruited the ad hoc staff. Then, there is also the Compliance Team that has been well screened through all due processes. And we have checked their documentation, including their passports. They have their uniforms. With their ID cards and handbills which have phone numbers of revenue committee officials for people to crosscheck. With this the public should be able to identify them properly.
“We want them to be civil in the course of their duty. They should not harass anybody. We have reduced our rates in accordance with the reviewed By-laws to a level that there will not be any place for complaints.”
Officials at the event included Uyo LGC Secretary, Lady (Barr.) Stella Udoh, the revenue committee chairman, Hon. Chris Etim, Mr. Okon Mkpafit of Macrec, and a host of other senior personnel of council.

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Gets New President.

The foremost socio-cultural organisation in Akwa Ibom State, the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, mmi, will on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, swear in her newly elected International Executive Council Members and also inaugurate her 10th International Executive Council, led by the 10th International President of the organisation, Obong Patrick Udofia.

Meanwhile, Obong Patrick Udofia is currently serving as the Acting International President of the body, following the untimely and unprecedented demise of the 9th International President of the mmi, late Akparawa Obong (Elder) Monday Etokakpan, JP, FCIL , the Obong Nkaiso Nsit Ibom, who answered the call to glory on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Officially, late Akparawa Elder (Obong) Etokakpan's tenure expires on July 24, 2018; hence, the change of leadership baton on that day; as the constitution of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio rigidly stipulates.

Interestingly, the events will take place at the Event Centre, permanent International Secretariat and Headquarters of the global organisation, along Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, from 11 am. Consequently, the general public, friends of the organisation, as well as relations of the EXCO members to be sworn in, are invited to join mmi members from Chapters all over the world to celebrate with the organisation.

In addition, Mboho members will depart the venue, Udo Udoma Avenue's International Secretariat of the organisation, for a grand reception in honour of the incoming 10th International President, Akpatawa Obong Patrick Udofia, at his palace in Ikot Obio Inyang village, in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

2019: AKHA Consultation Turns Bloody In Nsit Atai

...Police Allegedly Sponsored By Emem Ibanga Kills 2, 3 Cars Burnt

As the 2019 elections for State House of Assembly draws near, Nsit Atai Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been thrown into mourning following a bloody consultation leading to two persons being killed by armed policemen allegedly sponsored by the Chairman of Nsit Atai, Miss Emem Ibanga, to terrorise the area.

The incident which happened at about 3pm last Saturday was said to be a political show of shame by the council chairman, Miss Ibanga who has been described by many as power drunk and desperate for more powers since she came on board as the chairman of the local government.

Trouble started when the Council Secretary, Emem Ibanga's anointed candidate, Mr Nseabasi Udoeyo, went to consult the village heads in Ibedu group of villages for his House of Assembly ambition.

Though out of the 11 villages in Ibedu, 8 village heads boycotted the event because of the existing traditional crisis for group headship caused by the council chairman, the other 3 village heads who accepted the consultation misguided Mr Udoeyo.

They attempted using Assan Ibedu for the consultation, but was resisted by the youths who told them that it's only party candidates that are usually received at Assan not aspirants.

At that point, there was exchange of verbal blows between the council secretary (aspirant), the anti-cultism police that was arranged by the Council Chairman, and the youths who were at the venue for routine cleaning exercise according to eyewitness' account.

The eyewitness who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the situation became worse when the council secretary challenged the people that he was coming with government power and security, and that he can do anything he wants to do and nobody can stop him.

The council secretary who is alleged to have been handpicked for the House of Assembly race and solely sponsored by Miss Ibanga in her bid to have Nsit Atai in her control where she can command everybody to submission before her. And to avoid a situation of have people challenging whatever she does in the local government.

The source further disclosed that the verbal blows turned into a full fight despite the consultation team leaving the Assan Ibedu as the police attempted to arrest one of the youths who wanted to chase Mr Udoeyo out of the area.

The fight, according to him, led to the police shooting two persons dead on the spot, claiming to have been instructed by the Council Boss to deal with anybody attempting to disrupt or stop the consultation following a security report of impending crisis in the area if going ahead with the consultation.

Those whose lives were cut short in the incident include Mr David Udo Okon from Ikot Asen, and Victor Etim Etim from Ikot Nkpene, and three cars, a Nissan Jeep, Honda End of Discussion, and a Camry car were confirmed destroyed with other valuables.

Most of the people who spoke on conditions of anonymity blamed the situation on the overbearing greed for power by the council chairman, and described it as avoidable damage.

The people attributed the incident to the desperation for political powers at all cost currently displayed by the Nsit Atai Council Chairman, Miss Emem Ibanga who is alleged mastermind of crisis and other politically motivated killings in the area.

Mr Udoeyo's election is said to be funded directly from the council allocation with the understanding that Udoeyo will handover to her in 2023 when it will be the turn of Afaha.

This unnecessary quest for political powers by the council chairman, according to the people of the area, has caused a lot of tension and anger in Nsit Atai as they cautioned the chairman to concentrate in delivering on her campaign promises like her colleagues in other local government, and stop killing people to satisfy her desperate political ego.

They said that for more than six months in office, Miss Ibanga has not recorded any achievement that can be seen, but all she does is plot day and night on how to destroy other political leaders so she can become the dictator, and ensure that other stakeholders are under her control in Nsit Atai.

It has been alleged that Miss Ibanga brought Udoeyo following the disagreement with Mr Sunny Elijah because of 'Mbiam' that Elijah was administering on supporters and the incompetent candidate of Mr Elijah (Ndu David) whom he is supporting for House of Assembly.

The disagreement led to Miss Ibanga bringing out her secretary to contest for the State Assembly seat.

The people lamented that there is so much division in Nsit Atai since the Chairman came on board, saying that she is the one instigating most problems in the area, and has refused to do anything to bring the people together.

According to some indigenes of the area who did not want to be named, the Saturday incident was largely caused by the attitude of the council chairman who has brought pains and anger to the area, hence the people are not happy with anything associated with her.

Today, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Uyo LGA chapter organised a special thanksgiving service to appreciate God Almighty for saving the life of my boss, the Executive Chairman of Uyo LGA, Elder (Hon) Imoh Okon during an ghast accident on the 23rd of April 2018.
The church thanksgiving service was at Chosen Vessels Assembly, Oron Road. Uyo.

It was an atmosphere full of emotional reflection, witnessing a blind man playing a guitar, another on the keyboard and a cripple on the drums set.

It will interest you to know that the chairman also appointed a blind Mr. Emediong Oliver as his aide on Disable Matters.

Disability is an advantage for ability.

Nsima Ekere, the APC Frankenstein’s Monster

By Ini Etiebet
A deep reflection on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein’s creature draws a pairing inference with the political overture of the Managing Director of the NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, who is said to be desperately gunning for Governorship in Akwa Ibom State under All Progressives Congress, APC. Before attempting a correlation between Mary Shelley’s being with Mr. Nsima, a peep into the existence of Frankenstein Monster will avail a proper perspective on this piece.



“I began the creation of a human being” – Victor Frankenstein (Shelley 54). This is a powerful thought from the eponymous character of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein was a man from a privileged family who became obsessed with pursuing scientific advancements, and was eventually able to create a living being. While Victor succeeded at creating a living being, he did not succeed at creating a human being. Victor’s creation attempted to humanize himself and became part of society, but ultimately, was unable to do so. The creature attempted to join and be part of the community, but was met with constant and violent rejection. He used his acquired language with expectation of making relations, in order to become a part of the human community. The creature so much desired companionship and did everything possible to be accepted.


The monster began to doubt humans as a race, and danced with feelings of 'rage and revenge'. After realising how humans despised him, the creature was more enraged and began showing signs that he can kill. 'For the First time the feelings of revenge and hatred filled my bosom... I bent my mind towards injury and death.'


Like most horror stories, Mary Shelley’s wretched monster terrorized and killed his victims with ease. He killed Victor's friend, family members and his creator at last. The story of this Monster, depicts in exactitude the hideous life of Mr. Nsima Ekere.


Like the desperate scientist, Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s book, the APC in Akwa Ibom State, since it evolved, has exhibited desperation in clinching power in the state. As a way of regaining its political stamina after the monumental defeat in the 2015 general elections, the APC created a monster in the person of Nsima Ekere. Like Victor, while the party stakeholders succeeded in creating Nsima, they never knew they succeeded in only creating a living being instead of human being.


As Victor did, Mr. Nsima was co-opted into the APC. Everyone thought he was human. His alluring looks cajoled the naysayers and drew all to him. APC thought their Messiah had arrived, they found him a place and he became the boss of them all, issuing out fake contract papers, threatening all who had the whims to challenge him. Like Frankenstein’s Monster, because people suddenly realized that he is a living being not a human being, Nsima has tried learning the APC language and modes of operation just to bridge his identity gap, yet the more he pushes on, the more humans stay aloof of this living being.


Despite the beautification processes some members of APC in Akwa Ibom have subjected him to, he has remained a rejected monster in all spheres of the state. From the Ibibio ethnic group where he comes from to Annang, to Oro nation, Nsima Ekere remains a stranger, and rejected foe. Indeed, no reasonable person with right political history of Akwa Ibom State, wants to identify with this APC creature.


Few months ago, the people Oro nation did not outrightly disgrace this APC Frankenstein’s Monster, Nsima Ekere, they made him know that his political gimmick of using money to gain relevance can’t work in their land.


Nsima Ekere, was not honoured with a chieftaincy title during the coronation of Ahta Oro, held in Oron Local Government of Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that in a bid to score cheap political points, some APC members chose to decorate the venue of the coronation with APC flags and other party paraphernalia.

The overzealous party men and women, extended invitation to Obong Nsima Ekere who eventually came to the occasion dressed in Oro traditional attire with expectant smiles that he was going to be honoured alongside others.


The monster was disappointed that he was not given due recognition or traditional title as he was assured by his greedy party men. The guests whom he mobilised to the event were disappointed that the turn of event was not as they were told apriori. When name of honourees were reeled out, Nsima Ekere’s name was missing. Many wondered why he even had to come in the first place when he had not gotten any clearance from the organizers of the event. This is shows how desperation can launch this monster to.


Since that shameful outing, the APC Frankenstein’s Monster has remained in desperate moves to recover his bartered image. After the Oro incident, he has tried wooing Uyo Senatorial District stakeholders to give him award or recognition, yet all failed. Many have been bold to tell him that the shortest avenue for Uyo Senatorial District to regain power is to allow Eket Senatorial District complete its tenure at the Hilltop mansion.


Meanwhile, report has it that , few APC goons in Abak-5 led by Atuekong Don Etiebet and the former Deputy Speaker, Mr. Uwem Udoma sold a dummy to the desperate monster that Abak-5 can honour the 'MD' as he is now better known. Pieces of information in public domain show that, Nsima Ekere was cajoled into releasing huge sums of money to the duo who organized a shoddy show with hired crowed from Cross River, Beyelsa and Rivers States. Nsima, many learnt was not well pleased as the hired crowd from other states are those who cannot give him the needed votes in Akwa Ibom to launch him into power.


Question people keep asking is that, if Nsima Ekere is so good as portrayed by few greedy men of Abak-5, why didn’t the likes of Uwem Udoma, Etiebet, Uyo Nathaniel and others sell Nsima's goodwill to their brothers in Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency and other parts of the Ikot Ekpene senatorial district for an enlarged reception by Annang people? It goes to show that people are only using the desperate Nsima Ekere to enrich themselves while leaving him to his fate. For the uncountable evils Nsima Ekere committed while in office as the Board Chairman of Ibom Power Company and the Deputy Governor of the State, he will ever remain a rejected monster in Akwa Ibom State. The fear now is that, as Frankenstein’s monster returned to kill his creator and his allies after deep frustration and refusal by humans to integrate the creature into their community, Nsima, after his failure in 2019, may return to kill APC in Akwa Ibom and the very people who are happily misleading him now. His antecedent at revenging his fighters and unforgiving spirit, make him a dreadful creature no reasonable human should stand near.

Ini Etiebet writes from Oruk Anam Local Government Area.

Thanksgiving: DEAL Goes to Church

By Uduak Inwang

A sociopolitical group known as Dakkada Entrepreneurs Ambassadors Leauge (DEAL) today held her maiden Thanksgiving and Dedication service at The Humility Glory Mission, Godwin George umoh street, off Osongama Estate, Uyo.

The group which is led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Marketing and Brand Management, Mr. Sam Edoho is made up of registered Dakkada ambassadors and entrepreneurs from across the 31 Local government areas of the state.

Addressing the congregation, the leader of the team, Mr. Sam Edoho thanked the General Overseer of the church, Dr. Sylvia Umoh and the church for accepting to host them and further elucidated the intention and aspiration of the sociopolitical group.

In his words, “We came here to seek the face of God and thank him for the kind of good Governor he has given Akwa Ibom state. Secondly, as a young group we came to dedicate ourselves to God. These are some of the Dakkada ambassadors and entrepreneurs from across the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom state, we believe strongly that the industrialisation policy and economic exploits of our Governor will be sustained if he returns to the hilltop mansion for a second tenure in office, hence the reason of rising up with a network of those who have believed and imbibed the DAKKADA message of the Governor, so that they can propagate with evidences the good works of Governor Udom Emanuel to Akwa Ibom people.

"We also want to help others to grow as we have grown, hence we are going to empower a lot of people economically and otherwise.

"We have come with gifts and other thanksgiving items to seek the face of God as we move ahead".

Also speaking, the Publicity Secretary of the group, Mr. Sunday Umana said that DEAL is a team of Entrepreneurs who’s aim is to raise and build a large network of supporters in the state who have imbibed the Dakkada spirit of Governor Udom Emmanuel and are ready to ensure the return of His Excellency the Governor for a second term in office.

The Senior Pastor of the Church, Rev. Dr. Silvia Umoh in his exhortation advised members of DEAL to be good ambassadors of Christ and the Governor, and prayed for the success of the body.

High point of the event was the announcement of surprise empowerment packages doled out to four members of the church by the group.

The beneficiaries who went home with gift items and cash ranging from fifty thousand naira to twenty thousand naira include; Evangelist Davies Etuk business man, Mrs. Ofonmbuk Nelson, a widow, Evang. Mrs. Richard a widow, Enobong Nkereuwem Sunday a Business Woman.

DEAL also presented souvenir, cash and other gift items to the church.

AKWA IBOM RICE IS HERE

The food sufficiency drive of Governor Udom Emmanuel led-administration in Akwa Ibom State has recorded another significant breakthrough following a presentation by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Sufficiency, Dr Uduak Charles Udo- Inyang, to the state Executive Council, the Long Grain Rice ; cultivated, processed and packaged by the state Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sufficiency in conjunction with Technical Committee On Agriculture.

CLEAN AND GREEN UYO

Earlier today, the chairman of Uyo local government area, Elder Imoh Okon led members of the council on a sanitation exercise to bolster his resolve to up the ante of serenity in the City.

The exercise which has given the capital city a massive face lift, is in line with Governor Udom Emmanuel's philosophy which is targeted at taking the state to the pinnacle of Cities with affinity with cleanliness and Orderliness.

Speaking during the exercise, the Chairman noted that the people of the area needed a serene environment to pitch and grow their businesses, "like we all know, cleanliness is next to Godliness and for us to continue to stay on top of our game as the state with the second highest foreign direct investment, we must keep our city and by extension, the state neat and tidy".
It could be recalled that the Mayor of Uyo had taken such crusade to Akpan Andem market during his first 100 days in office and the fruits of that move has been the free flow of traffic in that area. "we did a similar thing like this earlier in the year but people thought we were coming to victimize them and distorting their commerce but today, they have domesticated the culture of doing things orderly and vehicular movement is no longer webbed in unnecessary gridlock, need I say that this is the beauty of a responsive governance" He rethorted.

Also speaking, a member of the council, Honourable Linus Effiong said that they were delighted to be part of a government that places premium on sanitation, "we are in full support of this exercise because it will help us maintain healthy living which will be vital if we must function effectively ".

The exercise is expected to be on a regular basis and as the Chairman urges all and sundry to embrace the move and be a part of it.

Uyo Council Helmsman takes stock of Local Government Properties

...reiterates resolve toward improved IGR

By Uwakmfon Dan, Uyo

THE Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Elder Imoh Okon, Thursday, began move, to stake stock of properties owned by the Local Government Area.

The Council Chairman who inspected the former Uyo Main Motorpark, currently occupied by Jardin Nigeria Limited, said the move was to ascertain the actual state of properties owned by Local Government Area and to also ensure they were utilized for the greater benefit of Uyo people.

"From time to time, we need to come and see that these properties exist for the benefit of all. As a new government, we've seen a lot of documentations and agreements, but you need to come physically to inspect what the actual state of the property is. This place is the Uyo Main Motorpark, it's not a new name, just that it wasn't used as a park for obvious reasons.

"As a government, we've come in, we've studied the files and we have seen that Jadin as a Company has been using Uyo Main Motorpark, as its operational base. We've seen what we wanted and we will invite them and speak on that", and he said.

While inspecting a new Shopping Mall in the area, the Chairman said he will, as part of his administration's efforts towards increased Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for Uyo, ensure a serene and conducive atmosphere for new and existing businesses to thrive in the capital city.

He further reiterated his administration's relentless efforts at ensuring free flow of traffic around Ibom Plaza, to enhance what he described as active commerce in Uyo Local Government Area.

"Part of why we're inspecting facilities, is to ensure that there is free flow of traffic here, we are not doing facility checks, just for mere checking sake, the traffic on this road, it is must, will flow", the Chairman noted.

The Council helmsman expressed optimism that the Mall when opened, will provide more job opportunities to Uyo people and urged indigenes of the area to take good advantage of the new business, by applying for the various positions in the Mall.

"I can assure you that 85, if not 90 percent of those to be employed, must be from the Locals and must be from Uyo. So youths who are well vest in this type of business should take advantage of this opportunity, I'm sure the youths, and even the Elders and women are good for employment here", he added.

-as Nsima, Okopido withhold Money for Logistics

The long awaited All Progressives Congress, APC, national convention in Abuja has turned sour for many party stalwarts who were anxiously awaiting the event, as six contingents from Akwa Ibom State have reportedly collapsed while hundreds are stranded without food and accommodation.

Our source who is part of the event said the whole drama started in the State when Nsima Ekere, the State party Chairman Mr. Ini Okopido, and their gang, tried to frustrate those they are not favourably disposed with by sending bad vehicles to convey them to Abuja.

It was gathered that, despite the fact that many of the contingents left Akwa Ibom as early as 6am, they got to Abuja 3am because of the poor state of vehicles which spoilt several times on the way.

Reports have it that, despite the fact that the party leaders were mandated by the national headquarters to contribute for logistics of all contingents in which Senator Udoedehe, Obong Umana Umana and others willingly contributed heavily to Nsima Ekere and Ini Okopido assigned to take charge of the contingents, the duo have refused to release the money to see to the welfare of party members in Abuja.

Our source disclosed that because of stress, lack of food and accommodation, six persons have so far collapsed while many others have turned beggars in Abuja, struggling to feed themselves.

It was gathered that, the aim of Nsima Ekere and Okopido’s action is to weaken the support base of their perceived enemies in the party and to frustrate their grab of the party structure.

Our source also disclosed that even the media team from the State is also stranded as many regret the treatment meted to them.

Efforts to speak with Obong Nsima Ekere and Senator Udoedehe were abortive as they could not be reached.

TOWARDS UPGRADING SECONDARY HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN THE AKS.

In addition to Free Healthcare for children (0-5years), pregnant women and the aged, Gov Udom Emmanuel is working towards digitisation of all secondary Health institutions in the state to provide quality service to the teeming populace of Akwa Ibom State.
The process has begun with digitisation of Ikono General Hospital.

#TheManifesto Tweet Series!...share your intentions!


This is a critical time in the history of Nigeria's 19 year-old democracy, 25 years after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Elections in Nigeria.

As the 2019 General Elections approaches, it presents mind boggling questions. Questions like; Who deserves your mandate? Who deserves your vote?

Pause. Stop. Think. Ask yourself, why will you vote for a candidate ?

As a candidate, why do you think you should be voted for? and most importantly, what are your plans if voted into office?

#TheManifesto tweet series will give answers to such questions and many others that may arise. The Manifesto creates a platform for the citizenry and would-be-leaders to share the inspiration behind their intentions to vote or be voted for ; Online - On Radio - On TV and On Paper.


Join the conversation… follow hashtag #TheManifesto to share your intentions!


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Things You Should Expect During #Fusion2018 Today at Emerald Event Center.

#Fusion2018, the much anticipated Entertainment event in the city of Uyo is happening tomorrow and we are glad to be part of this experience. It’s in our culture to support event of this magnitude so we help share their story to the world.

The Attenders who happens to be organizers of the event had informed us via a mail that there have lots of surprises for guests in this year’s edition and we are really looking forward to that part.


Below are five pointers to expect from this year’s edition of #Fusion2018.

Mita Xto Headline Act

Unlike some other gigs we have been seeing in the city of Uyo that allows performing acts to mime on stage, Fusion has created a standard where Artistes must perform live music and of course climb the stage with the band for the night which is #TheHamorniques.

DJ MCPRINZY, DJ for the Night

Runway Modeling

The drill for the night will not be only Music after all. There are lots of activities billed for the event, and Runway Modelling is just one of the high point to watch out for as we sit to be thrilled by the Models.

Izik Gyang, Performing Act

An Unforgettable Experience

First edition of Fusion was quite impressive, with over 500 guests in attendance. This year’s event is taking place at the most prestigious event centre in the city of Uyo and it sure will be a sold out gig, considering massive publicity that have been done. We are indeed expectant that the Harmoniques band will give guests an unforgettable experience during the show.

Morien, Performing Act

Comedy

The attenders have tipped us that there is going to be lots of cracking of ribs tomorrow as indigenous Akwa Ibom comedians will spark up the atmosphere with their jokes.

Feezy, Performing Act

Poetry & Stage Play

Fusion is not going to be just a mere show, there is going to be poetry and stage play by top notch thespians in the city. You don’t want to miss this.

Co-Host for the Night

See Names of Companies that have scaled through preliminary bidding for the construction of the Ibom Deep Seaport https://akstrending.com/see-names-of-companies-ibom-deep-seaport/

USFAG Rallies Support For Gov Emmanuel

A group of Governor’s aides, under the aegis of Uyo Senatorial District Female Aides to the Governor (USFAG), on Tuesday visited Urua Afaha market in ibesikpo Asutan LGA on an awareness campaign across Uyo Senatorial District. The awareness campaign is themed on the need to consolidate the developmental strides of the State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel in 3 years and beyond.

According to the organisers, the tour, tagged “Udom The Best, Forget The Rest”, is inspired by the Governor’s leadership quality and developmental strides in the state.

They sensitized participants to go out en masse to participate in the ongoing voters’ card registration exercise in order to able to exercise their franchise come 2019.

#UdomTheBestForgetTheRest

A group of Governor’s aides, under the aegis of Uyo Senatorial District Female Aides to the Governor (USFAG), on Tuesday visited Urua Afaha market in ibesikpo Asutan LGA on an awareness campaign across Uyo Senatorial District. The awareness campaign is themed on the need to consolidate the developmental strides of the State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel in 3 years and beyond.

According to the organisers, the tour, tagged “Udom The Best, Forget The Rest”, is inspired by the Governor’s leadership quality and developmental strides in the state.

They sensitized participants to go out en masse to participate in the ongoing voters’ card registration exercise in order to able to exercise their franchise come 2019.

#UdomTheBestForgetTheRest

BOOSTING FOOD PRODUCTION IN AKWA IBOM.

In fulfilment of his campaign promise to ensure food security, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has inaugurated a cassava processing factory in Ikot Ekang, Abak Local Government Area of the State.
The five-metric-tonne cassava processing mill was commmissoned today amidst celebration by former Governor of Benue State, Mr. Gabriel Suswam.


#UdomThePerformingGovernor
#Udom3YearsOfTouchingLives

If you forget any other thing in Saturday’ endorsement of His Excellency, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel by Uyo Senatorial District, DON'T FORGET THIS :
"The shortest road to Uyo Senatorial District getting the Governorship in 2023 is Governor Udom Emmanuel. Don't allow anyone to deceive you that, he will sign agreement to serve one term. There is nothing like that in politics. Those who signed agreements to go for one term are now asking for another term. It is a lie from the pit of hell. "-Rt Hon. Barrister Onofiok Luke
Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. #USD4Udom

"Nations across the Continents are spending huge resources to prepare their children to compete in the market place of ideas. We must not relent in ensuring that our children are not left behind" - Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Governor, AKS

#ChildrensDay

UYO SENATORIAL DISTRICT ENDORSEMENT RALLY!!!

All is now set for the Uyo Senatorial District Endorsement Rally in honour of His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Wife Her Excellency, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel coming up on 26th May, 2018 at Uyo Township Stadium by 10:00am Prompt.
All Sons and Daughters of Uyo Senatorial district are cordially invited.

Click #USD4Udom to follow the event online.

Day3: Uyo Senatorial District Female Aides to the Governor Visits Etinan Local Government Area.

A group of Governor’s aides, under the aegis of Uyo Senatorial District Female Aides to the Governor (USFAG), on Tuesday, visited the prestigious Etinan Local Government Area in the ongoing awareness campaign across Uyo Senatorial District, on the need to consolidate the developmental strides of the State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel come 2019 and beyond. They sensitised the people on the importance of participating in the ongoing voters' card registration exercise in order to be able to exercise their franchise come 2019.

#UdomTheBestForgetTheRest

As part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration, the project commissioning train of Governor Udom Emmanuel will on Friday, May 18, 2018, move to new locations in Uyo, to commission some completed road projects.

Beginning from 2:00pm, the Governor and his entourage will be at the Wellington Bassey Way axis to inaugurate Asutan Street, Ebong Street, Ebong Lane, Mbiakong Street, Bassey Attah Street and Efiong Udo Akpan Street, with Bassey Attah as the commissioning point.

Thereafter, the Governor will move to Udotung Ubo axis to inaugurate Udotung Ubo Lane, Ibiono Lane and Akparen Street. The commissioning will be performed at the Akparen Street junction by Ikot Abasi Street.

Subsequently, he will move to the Shelter Afrique axis to inaugurate Prof Offiong Street and Justice Edet Nkop Street from the Edet Nkop end of the road.

It would be recalled the Governor commenced the round of commissioning last Tuesday with Youth Avenue in Mbiabong Etoi, Concrete Hotel Road in Ewet Housing and the Atlantic FM road connections.

So far, the administration has executed over 30 road projects in Uyo Local government Area since 2015.