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In this 2018, we are still allowing people to use sex to scare us or shame us or bully us into silence? S@X . S@X o!

I don’t want to be sounding this way but apologies to all the pastors on my list and every person of God that saw me as a shild of God. Give me 3 minutes and I’ll be back to pick up my golden crown from the heavenly basket when I’m done writing this.

I am writing this specifically to the women/girls like me. Embrace s@x Own it. Embrace your valid desire for copulation and intimacy. Embrace it with all of your heart and soul. You can’t let someone shut you up with something so beautiful and natural as s@x. So you had s@x with him? And so does what? So you had s@x with nineteen men? Ehen! So does what? How does that affect you? How in God’s grand name does that affect your value as a person? Why do you buy into this erroneous belief that s@x incapacitates you as a person or that it subtracts from you? Why are you placing your life’s worth in between your vagin@?
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“Out of the 50,000 people in this stadium, 20,000 followed me, it is not easy. The party that I belonged, the APC, there is someone they chose and all of them don’t like him, but are following him because the person deceives them with contracts. The issue is that two weeks ago, I and the deputy Governor, we were in one church. Then Nsima Ekere came and said that he will open up a small road for that community in Oruk Anam. Nsima Ekere knelt down for everybody to pray for him since he wants to be Governor in 2019, but the deputy Governor and I knew who will be the Governor in 2019, we did not join to pray for Nsima. The head pastor asked why I did not stand up to pray like others and I said that I prayed but this is what I prayed.
While some others were praying that Nsima Ekere will be the Governor in 2019, I prayed to my God as well. I called Jehovah 7 times , and He answered me, and I said please Lord do not answer what these people just prayed. And I said please God have you heard what I said and God said He has heard, He said accepted, I should consider it done.
Today that I came, I came with these people, and they are many. I commend the youths and those that helped me get here.
I brought these people, I came from APC; APC does not have a candidate, I was the Director General of their Campaigns and I know that their house is not in order, because they forgot people who worked and laboured to make APC what it is.
We heard about change but the change turned out to be from frying pan to fire. At least let us come back to the frying pan, the umbrella is a very good symbol for those who know geography you know that there is something called Ozone Layer, which the umbrella can cover; but we discover that the way they use the broom, first of all not to sweep the floor but to clear the ozone layer, such that the sun that has come on us now is so unbearable, apart from that we discover what many people did not know, the broom is what witches carry. Recently, you outlawed cultism in the state. I expected you to outlaw witchcrafts, but it is like you spared the witches because their party is in control at the center. But we wish that when you come back in the second term, you will do the needful. Continue what you are doing and since you are a person of peace. Let peace reign”

Rt. Hon. Chief Sunny Udom
DG, Akwa Ibom APC Campaigns 2015

Meeting of Eket Stakeholders convened at the instance of Chief (Mrs) Helen Esuene; a former minister, former Sentaor of the Federal Republic.

The meeting is aimed at chating to strategise on how to canvass support for his Excellency; Governor Udom Emmanuel ahead of the 2019 elections matters of public importance to Eket indigens and residents of local Government Area.

Notable dignitaries present includes- Hon. Chief Nduese Essien & Wife, Obongiwaad Emmanuel Mbong; Chapter Chairman of PDP, Eket, General Etukuko; Dr. Udonsek; Barr. Akpadiaha Ebitu; State Treasurer of the Party, Rtd, Chief Assam Usoro; Mr. Sam Bassey; Rt. Hon. Jack Udotia. Rt. Hon. Akanimo Anyang, Mr. Sam Edoho; Samuel Udobong; former Publicity secreatary of the APC, members of the Legislative, Chapter and Wards Party executives.

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Revealed: Etim Etim behind fictitious write-ups on Nation Newspaper against A'Ibom gov't - APC chieftain, Solomon Johnny

By Rebecca Ikpong


A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Solomon Johnny has revealed that a certain Etim Etim, a member of the APC, is the writer of all the fictitious and libelous publications on the Nation Newspaper against Governor Udom Emmanuel and other state government functionaries.

Chief Johnny, who alleged that Mr. Etim was sacked from a bank where he previously worked because he defrauded the said bank, wrote;

"Etim Etime, I was told not to join issues with you because you are a man of questionable character who I'm told worked in a bank, stole money and got sacked few years ago. Please confirm if that is true.

That aside, assuming anyone ever worked in a motor park either as a tout, driver, loader, is there anything wrong if such a fellow uses proceeds of his endeavor to go to school, own businesses, become a council chairman, Senator, Minister, husband father and Doctor of Philosophy? What is wrong in little beginning and growing big? Aliko Dangote, yes, that riches African man and business mogul used to hawk wares and grew from there to owning big businesses today. Very many people start that way.

I understand you are the one anchoring recent half truth publications in national dailies which have drawn so much embarrassment to our party have been the soap box to opening the Pandora box oozing such sultry stinking smells which now serves as the aura around our new found faces of change. From being a bank rogue to a Public Relations consultant to a party like APC. See the mess! Have you realised the damage you have done to Obong Umana, Obong Nsima Ekere, Etiebet, Uyoe...with that ill conceived propaganda? Have you realised how you exposed them to public attack and ridicule over their nefarious activities while in PDP? Before your piece, at least nobody or group whether real or fake like the Ibom People Assembly who provided the missing link to your piece, openly called them killers and sponsors of kidnapping and assassination. But your piece, not well crafted, had given them an open challenge they can never take because "dey no pure" at all. See your greed?

Stupidity is when a man lives in a glass house and keeps throwing stones at others. I'm advising you to stop promoting your avarice at the detriment of our great party. I need to lecture you on opposition media machinery. It's different from pilfering as a bank staff. That's is not how we confronted the behemoths under Akpabio. If we were lazy heads only thinking about money and sponsoring advertorials that will do more harm than good "just to get our cut" from the Nation, APC would not have been fashionable for you today in Akwa Ibom State because it would have been brought down.

Confirm that information for me. And secondly, stop your insulting innuendoes because we are not willing to take it please. Cheers"

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As 2019 elections draws closer,the seat for the Ukanafun gathers momentum on who shall speak for the good people of Ukanafun federal Constituency in the green chamber of the National Assembly (House of Representatives).

A hand pick of candidates have indicated interest to speak for the good people of the federal constituency,but in politics or better in a contest that is normal and inevitable,but one basis fact is that one person shall and will win and hence shall represent the people of Oruk Anam and Ukanafun federal constituency in the lower chamber of the National Assembly and by the grace of God that candidate is a revered banker with over ten years experience, a philanthropist extra ordinaire and an accomplished private individual with impeccable track records and success history.

A brief analysis on the candidates vieing for the position shows credible hands in leadership positions but definitely not house of representatives and definitely not in year twenty nineteen except the ordained representative of Ukanafun federal Constituency, Mr Ndiana Udom. In the creme of candidates,we have business men,professional politicians and private individuals,but what Ukanafun federal Constituency needs among these candidates is a man who can sacrifice his last money to the poor and the downtrodden,a man who can sacrifice his car for a young man to drive so he can be happy as he is,a man who can give out his salary to ensure his people are happy,a man who shall speak for his people no matter the odds,a man with the goodwill,political antecedents,human relations power, a man with the charisma and the capacity to lead Ukanafun Federal Constituency to the desired height in the committee of federal constituencies and that man is Mr Ndiana Udom.

A clear research on representatives in Ukanafun federal Constituency shows that the people of the area are yet to have a credible hand and voice to speak for them in the House of Representatives and I can say authoritatively that the federal constituency might lack the popularity among federal constituencies despite the fact that we have had representatives from time immemorial and since the inception of democracy and the time is now for us to liberate our people from the shackles of ineeffectie representation with the capacity and charisma of Ndiana Nana Udom.

In the basic responsibility which a lawmaker is basically entitled to perform, Ukanafun federal Constituency should be ready to enjoy enormous dividends of democracy through youthful and vibrant representation and leadership. In lawmaking.With his years of experience in the private sector, Mr Udom is vested enormously with the laws that can change the life of a common man in Ukanafun federal Constituency,he knows where his people shall need people oriented representation and this he shall give and he shall be heard every sitting day in the floor of the National Assembly,this I can attest to and vouge for him. In terms of making quality laws, Mr Ndiana Udom shall give his people the best and exceptional lawmaking to his people and he shall take the people to an Eldorado.

In the area of empowerment, I can vouge that Mr Ndiana Udom shall stand tall in this regard,he shall break records and set a new one in the history of the constituency, empowerment shall be a daily routine for this vibrant and seasoned banker of many parts.Many youths of the federal constituency shall earn a living and shall not beg for a living, they shall have a sense of belonging in the scheme of things and in the day to day running of government in the constituency through making positive impacts in this direction. Presently, Mr Ndiana Udom has the unbeatable record of empowering more People in his home local government of Ukanafun and in his federal constituency ,over 100 persons are under the care of this vibrant gentleman but surprisingly this record and mean feat is not in the public domain but it's high time I did let the cat out of the bag, a record that most office holders can't get close to, this makes me to imagine when he assumes office,the millions of boys he shall turn to men,the number of women he shall empower and the number of elders he shall maintain across the federal constituency.

I can boldly say that his party,the PDP shall be satisfied with this astute and vibrant legislator and shall wish he continues in office for a longer time.


This is one lawmaker that shall redefine representation and shall take Ukanafun federal Constituency to an eldorado in the committee of federal constituencies in the county and in the world.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the best hand for Ukanafun Federal Constituency, the man of the moment and the hope of a common man in Ukanafun federal Constituency.

Jak Idian Ubok ino Mr Ndianabasi Nana Udom,for House of Representatives,Ukanafun federal Constituency.

NDDC BOSS IN TROUBLE FOR REFUSING TO RELEASE N700M TO AMAECHI TO MOBILIZE PEOPLE WHO WILL WELCOME BUHARI IN RIVERS STATE

If the report reaching us is anything to go by, then the current Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nsima Ekere may have stepped on toes for refusing to release money to the transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi for the planed visit of president Muhammadu Buhari to Rivers State anytime soon.

Amaechi met Ekere in Abuja and told him that the South-South caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mandated him to source fund from the commission to give Buhari a lifetime and unprecedented reception when he visits Rivers State. The NDDC boss told Amaechi that he will get back to him after consulting with his team in Port Harcourt.

We were informed that trouble started when the commission's Executive Director Finance and Administration, Mr. Derek Mene who is Magnus Abe's ally advised the MD not to release the N700m Amaechi demanded for because, Amaechi just want to use it to show strength that he is on ground and to deceive the president that all is well with the party in the state.

Nsima Ekere consequently told Amaechi that the commission does not have such money for frivolities at the moment, Amaechi tried to explain why they need to replicate the crowd that received the president in Kano but Ekere refused.

Rotimi Amaechi promised Nsima Ekere that he will ensure he is called upon to come and answer questions on his loyalty to President Buhari and APC after the president's visit to Rivers State.

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UYO STATE LAWMAKER RESCUES PUPILS AGAIN

...DONATES DESKS TO SCHOOL

The member representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Eyo Okon, on Friday, donated 120 desks to the pupils of Government Primary School, Aka Offot, Uyo Local Government Area.

Hon. Monday Eyo who described Education as a bedrock of any society, and for any society to make progress, stated that when the foundation that is the primary level of education is well laid, motivated and properly activated, the child who is at the centre of learning is well prepared, informed and sharpened for the future both mentally and physically.

Headmaster of the School, Mr. Simon Edet Eyo, alongside the Village Head of Aka 1, Eteidung Francis, Hon. Kufre Mendi, while receiving the Lawmaker, commended him for his kind gesture and rapid response to the plight of the pupils within the short notice of time.

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The Book of Industrialization
Chapter 1, verses 1 - 5

By Imo-owo Mbede

In those days while he yet sought the votes of his people, Udom Emmanuel offered an industrialization agenda, and the people called him "Mr. Industrialization," even unto this day. And so for three years, the tree of industrialization beareth much fruit (with several industries taking-off silently), even as the ground is being prepared for a host of others…

1Many years ago, arguably the biggest paint industry in Nigeria at the time, Peacock Paints Limited thrived in Ikot Ekan in Etinan. Three years ago, the once famed industry lay, not only moribund, but deeply indebted. Three months after resumption of office in 2015, ‘Mr. Industrialization' approved the investment of over N500 million to ensure the reactivation of the ailing industry, to guarantee the exclusion of private equity share participation, and to clear the debts of the company amassing from interest on a N30 million loan secured many years earlier.

Today, this move to salvage the factory has seen the light of day and restored the premium decorative, gloss and marine paint in the market. Employment opportunities have been created for indigenes of the State though the Company has German investors as operational partners.

2Day-old-chicks (DOCs) were hitherto transported to the eastern part of the country at exorbitant costs with the attendant risks of death and sickness to these fragile birds, and other exigencies from the Western part of the country. The Akwa Ibom State Government inherited a project site designated for a hatchery facility at Mbiaya in Uruan Local Government Area and entered into an agreement with Prime Poultry, an investor from Ethiopia, for the take-off of Akwa Prime Poultry Hatchery Limited. This venture has proven to be a timely intervention measure in providing day-old-chicks (DOCs) for poultry farmers in the East of the country and environs, as well as promoting cost-effective participation in the very lucrative poultry business.

Akwa Prime Hatchery has provided direct employment to over 70 Akwa Ibomites while also providing wealth-creation opportunities for several others through an extensive value chain. The feed mill requires raw materials including maize, soybean, bones and horns of animals, as well as shells. This incorporates maize and soybeans farmers, palm kernel processors, fishermen, abattoir workers, as well as carpenters amongst others. The breeder farm - constructed to alleviate the hatchery's initial burden of buying eggs, hatching them before selling the day-old chicks - creates a ready market for wood shavings and saw dust. Akwa Prime hatchery is still evolving and has prospects for massive expansion, and invariably, further employment opportunities.

3Pencils and Toothpicks used all over the African continent are predominantly produced and imported from China. Nigeria and other African countries are now experiencing a reprieve from the importation of these products as Akwa Ibom State's industrialization voyage has successfully berthed the first operational toothpick and pencils factory in Nigeria.

Late in 2016, the Government procured and installed all the required machines and equipment at the AKEES Toothpick & Pencil Factory in Etinan. Less than a year later, the factory commenced production of toothpick and of course, quality pencils with 60 indigenous members of staff.
With the endless demand for toothpick, the wide availability of bamboo (which is a major raw material) in the state will ensure the sustainability of this project. To strengthen this, the state government has gone a step further to enter into a partnership agreement with the World Bamboo Organization for the cultivation of bamboo in the state.

4When many foreign businesses folded up and left Nigeria in the heat of the recession, VKS Group, a Turkish construction firm stayed put and established Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company, the first Syringe Manufacturing Company in Sub-Sahara Africa in Onna, Akwa Ibom State. This factory positions Nigeria as the largest syringe manufacturing company in Africa, after taking off at a production capacity of about 400 million syringes annually (dwarfing the 93 million annual capacity of Africa's only other syringe manufacturing company in South Africa. With daily usage which translates to a huge global demand for syringes, Akwa Ibom now has the world's attention for the supply of this very essential piece of medical equipment.

5Power is key to industrialization and Governor Emmanuel's passion to make electricity readily available and affordable in the state was the major motivation for the establishment of the Metering Solutions Manufacturing Services Limited (MSMSL). MSMSL is on ground today and will bring solutions to consumer's headaches and the challenges of power billing systems in the country. The industry produces various configurations of electricity meters which will provide for a more efficient billing system.

Let it be written therefore in the book of industrialization that, as was promised, Peacock Paints Limited, Akwa Prime Poultry & Hatchery Limited, Akees Toothpick & Pencil Factory in Etinan, Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing and the Metering Solution Manufacturing Limited in Onna, have all come alive in the land of Akwa Ibom. Let it also be known that St. Gabriel Coconut Refinery, AKEES Plastics, Ibom Deep Seaport and several others shall likewise be delivered, in the fullness of time.

Something new will soon be released to the music airwaves, this time; it is a brand new single by Akwa Ibom most sort after Gosple artist Ememotoabasi Asuquo who goes by the stage name Emmie.
After months of anticipation, she went public on her Facebook wall.
"For me He took the pain and shame
For me He died and rose again
For me
All for me..... "
It's being 'cooked' by King Baseda and will soon be done, I believe you'll love it”

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PDP NAT'L LEGAL ADVISER BLOWS HOT AGAINST MALLAM EL RUFAI
Anything that is managed by El Rufai must be held in very high suspicion. Because El Rufai doesn’t have the character of consistency, he is not someone that can be believed. El Rufai is one man that can change character from time to time. He is one man former President Obasanjo, who has worked with him for eight years described as one of the most deceitful personalities in the country.

El Rufai, if he says one thing today tomorrow he will say another thing. EL Rufai is one person who stood strongly against the emergence of Buhari: that Buhari was too old to come back as president of Nigeria.

But El Rufai is the same person now who went to Buhari in the face of the killings in Benue, the killings in Zamfara, the killings in Taraba, and the killings all over the country, to ask Buhari; in the face of those killings to come and run again as the president.

Meanwhile this is a man he said was not qualified to run Nigeria, he doesn’t have the credentials to run Nigeria. So El Rufai is not a man to be believed. They gave that job to El Rufai, because they know that El Rufai doesn’t mean what he says.

It is not El Rufai that can midwife restructuring in Nigeria; El Rufai is the “wrongest” person to be entrusted with that kind of a responsibility." Barr Emmanuel Enoidem, Nat'l Legal Adviser of PDP

Why I Attack Murray, African Church Reverend Opens Up

African Church clergy, Rev'd Richard Peters has opened up on his constant sponsored attacks on the Member representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly (AKHA), Hon. Monday Eyo.

Part of the reasons he gave for his illicit act is the refusal of Murray, as the Lawmaker is fondly called, to include him in his media team, instead, chose to work with someone whom he feels has no training for the media profession.

In his words: "He is a stingy type and he choose to operate with Aniebiet Antia who has no training in the media.

"I had a problem and called him as my House Member but he refused to attend to me," Rev. Richard said in a chat.

Speaking further the self-aclaimed reverend said he is angry that people from other local governments are working for Murray and he has not been called upon, adding "If the House member of Eket, Commissioner for Works and others can use me, why is my House member not using me."

Rev. Richard has, in recent times, been sponsoring series of attacks to justify his selfish desires in order to tarnish the image of the Uyo House member and deter his second term ambition.

2019: 'OBA' is a saleable and popular candidate for Uyo Senatorial District - Uyo PDP Chapter Chairman

Contrary to report that the PDP Chapter Chairman for Uyo Local Government, Mr. Idorenyin Orok has denied endorsing the second term ambition of Senator Bassey Albert, the Chapter Chairman has said that he is yet to see any aspirant who can match OBA's popularity and capability to represent the people of Uyo Senatorial District in 2019.

Orok stated this while distancing himself from social media report alleging that he (Orok) spoke with a certain journalist on phone over OBA's endorsement by some Chapter Chairmen.

Speaking, the Uyo Chapter Chairman said though he is not owing the reporter any explanation on whether he endorsed Senator Albert or not, it was rather unfortunate that someone will sit down somewhere and lied that he spoke with him (Orok) on phone.

"I don't know the writer of the report, I have never discussed my support to OBA with any journalist talk less of endorsement. OBA is representing us well and as such he is popular and very much on ground for 2019 Senate poll because one good turn, they say, deserves another. PDP will give tickets only to saleable candidates who will win election on ground," Orok said.

Further he said PDP as a party is working hard to line up good and saleable candidates in the 2019 election, especially as the party is preparing to take back the center of government and also return Governor Udom Emmanuel for a second term.

While calling on the people of Uyo Local Government and Uyo Senatorial District to team up and support PDP, the Chapter Chairman warned those using his name and office fraudulently to desist from it else will face the law.

"If you know him, tell him to remove my name from that report. I don't know him before and I have never spoken with him. Tell him to stop using my name and my office to write fake news and make money from his sponsors. He If he could write that he spoke with me when in the real sense he did not, it therefore means the entire report is false, he might not have spoken with any Chapter Chairman and off course you know such act is fraudulent? The chapter Chairman querried

(c) NDANTI EKUH

Akwa Ibom State Government creates account numbers for donations to the International Worship Centre
Akwa Ibom State Government has created two accounts numbers for members of the public to contribute towards the construction of a befitting International Worship Centre. The account numbers are: 1015488911 (Zenith) and 2032802382 (First Bank Plc).
It will be recalled that the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, had at the ground breaking ceremony of the construction of the International Worship Centre which was performed by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCC, Pastor Enoch Adeboye informed the world that donations will be received from members of the public who may be willing to contribute to the building of a befitting worship centre for the Lord. He had also stated that the project is not wholly financed by the State Government, but that philanthropists and corporate organizations are welcome to support the project.
According to Pastor Akwatang, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Matters “this is a laudable project that every Christian should support. As a State that is deeply Christian -oriented, having a befitting worship centre should be a thing of pride to the people of the State and the Governor should be commended for the brining this vision to reality”.

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Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel will today in Abuja, receive the Integrity and National Service Award 2017 in conformity with the ethos of good governance, outstanding service delivery and principles of peer-review mechanism.

The Award bagged under the Health Care Delivery and Gender Empowerment assessment scorecard of the NTA Integrity and Service Programme is to be presented to Governor Udom Emmanuel at the Banquet Hall of Aso Presidential Villa by the Presidency in Abuja.

According to the organizers of the Integrity and National Service Award 2017, the award based on Merit, is geared at giving impetus to the ongoing pursuits for public accountability, excellence, patriotism and national integration as well as providing a veritable avenue for a healthy competition and excellence in service delivery by MDAs of States and Federal Government.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh who disclosed this to the media in Uyo, said, the award is very deserving in acknowledgement of the landmark strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel in Healthcare Delivery and Gender empowerment in the State and enumerated the achievements of the Governor in the Health sector to include: Free medicare to Children in the age bracket of 0 – 5 years, Pregnant women and the aged, the ongoing huge government investment in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of secondary health institutions in the state and the delivery of containers of state-of-the-arts medical health facilities to the state for distribution to health institutions in the state.

Charles Udoh emphasized that, already the Etinan General Hospital has been given a complete turn-around both in face-lift and facilities adding that, the output of the hospital is very impressive as patients in-take has been in the increase with the modern facilities in the operation theatre and wards in the hospital including the digital beds in the male and female wards.

He said to ensure workability and proper maintenance of equipment in Etinan General Hospital a workshop has been put in place within the hospital premises for the servicing and smooth operation of the facilities.

Udoh who said, Ikono General hospital is also wearing a new look and receiving a new lease of life added that an emergency operation centre has been opened at IDH Ikot Ekpene for quick surgery on patients while ambulances have been provided by government for surveillance around the state capital for prompt responses to traumatic cases.

In the Gender empowerment sector, the Information Boss stated that the Gender-friendly Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel places priority on gender issues, adding that, the Governor does not only run a gender-sensitive government with the appointment of women into the state executive council and other government boards and commissions but is committed to the packaging of programmes towards gender equality and development in the state.

Some of the programmes under Gender empowerment include: the numerous welfare schemes through soft loans, skills acquisition, supply of farming implements and improved seedlings, ICT training and provision of start-up equipment and the involvement of different MDAs in gender-sensitive schemes including; FEYReP, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Science and Technology and AKEES, among others.

It could be recalled that, barely few days ago, Akwa Ibom State was also in Abuja to receive the 3 Diamond National Sports Award 2017 for excelling in three categories in the Sports sector.

While savouring the momentous season of National Awards on Akwa Ibom State, it is only deserving to join friends, allies and associates of Governor Udom Emmanuel and indeed the State to congratulate the Government and good people of Akwa Ibom on the Awards and wish the Governor a very successful outing as he mounts the
rostrum today in Abuja for the 2017 edition of the Integrity and National Service Award.

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Uyo Group Canvasses For Murray, Says He's Jinx Breaker

A sociopolitical group in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, under the aegis of Uyo Liberation Mandate, has thrown its weight behind the second term ambition of the member representing Uyo State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Monday Eyo Okon, for the 2019 general election.

The group made up of professionals, egg-heads and various think-tanks from the local government, urged aggrieved aspirants to sheathe their swords and join hands with Hon. Monday and the party's leadership to work for success for the interest of peace in Uyo and the state at large.

In a communique released after their meeting recently in Uyo, members unanimously voted for Murray as the House member is fondly called, to ensure continuity of his quality representation.

Describing him as a jinx breaker, the group disclosed that in the history of Uyo politic, nobody has ever represented the local government for two terms, but Hon Monday will break that barrier.

Some youth leaders in Uyo, Signor Ene (Etoi), and Victor Nyong (Offot) said Hon. Monday is qualified and has the capacity to build Uyo local government in line with the massive infrastructural development of Governor Udom Emmanuel, joining hands to move the state to the next level of industrialisation, job creation and empowerment of the youths who are the future of Akwa Ibom.

Signor said the group had therefore put machinery in motion to vigorously mobilse the people to vote for Murray during the 2019 poll because of his understanding of the vision of Governor Emmanuel for the state.

...YOUTH & SPORTS MINISTER, DALONG  
 
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has been described as a Model in Sports development based on his near impeccable sports development programmes in the state which have contributed in promoting, upholding, sustaining and protecting the image of Nigeria in the sports sector.
 
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bar Solomon Dalong stated this recently at Abuja, during the presentation of the 3 Diamond National Sports Award 2017, to Governor Udom Emmanuel in the conference hall of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports headquarters.
 
The Minister who described Akwa Ibom state as a model in sports development in Nigeria, commended the steady and sterling strides of Governor Udom Emmanuel in Sports, which had made the state a proud recipient of the 3 Diamond National Sports Summit Awards 2017, which included: the state with the Most Comprehensive Sport Development Programme in Nigeria 2017; the state with the Best Sports Infrastructure in Nigeria 2017; as well as State with the Most Patriotic Sports Supporters in Nigeria.
 
Making the presentation on behalf of the Sports Minister, the Director Planning, Research and Information of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mrs. Hawa Kulu Akinyemi stated that the awards are in recognition of the very focused and result oriented sports development programme of Akwa Ibom state which are visible in the good results the state is getting in National competitions in Nigeria.
 
The Sports Minister, who described the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium as the way to go in sports facilities, said the support, hospitality, goodwill and kind gesture of Akwa Ibom people made the National team see Uyo as their real home and thanked the State Government for providing the stadium to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their World Cup qualifiers towards Russia 2018.
 
Receiving the Awards, the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, expressed appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sport and indeed the Organizers of the National Sports Awards 2017  for the honour done the State and reiterated his commitment towards the actualization of Sports development programme in the state. 
 
Governor Udom Emmanuel who was represented at the occasion by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh, intimated the audience that Akwa Ibom State in building another world class Sports Stadium with artificial Turf and is also building 10 new Sport Centers in all the 10 Federal constituencies in the state, two of which are completed.
 
Charles Udoh said the emergence of Akwa United FC as last year’s Champions of the Aiteo Cup as well as Ibom Angels as Runners up in the Female event of the Federation Cup 2017, did not by accident, but through the implementation of a well planned and focused Sport development programme by the Governor Udom Emmanuel-led government and commended the Sports Minister for supporting Governor Emmanuel’s sports development programme.
 
The award presentation ceremony was attended by all the Directors in the Federation Ministry of Sports, representatives of some Sports Federations, Sport Stakeholders,   the Media community and a cross section of the public.
 
Winners of the Nigeria sports summit awards were arrived at through voting by sports Journalists, Sports administrators as well as the general public.

*Promises free loans, scholarships
*Appraise Gov. Emmanuel

One of the leading aspirants in the 2019 election for Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Engr. Don Bassey, has said that award of scholarships to indigent students in secondary and tertiary institutions will be his priority if he wins the race.

The Nsit Ubium born successful entrepreneur - cum politician has also promised to establish a trust fund that would provide interest-free loans to entrepreneurs and ensure infrastructural development in the constituency.

Engr, Bassey who described the incumbent representative of the Constituency in the House as a God fearing, cerebral and efficacious leader, said he would sponsor bills to boost job creation for the youth and women of Nsit Ubium from 2019.

In an interview with newsmen on Friday in Uyo, the State capital, on Friday, the philanthropist stated: “My vision is to establish, within my first 100 days in office, what would be called the Nsit Ubium Endowment Trust Fund Project. This shall be managed by a Board of Trusties to support the State government’s efforts on areas of social welfare, with a no-interest loan facility and infrastructural developments such as library, roads and hospitals.”

He added, “The fund will also be channelled into scholarship grants, Small and Medium Enterprises and other vital needs of the indigent members of the community in my constituency, which shall be supported by all the multinationals and renowned individuals living within my constituency, I shall donate part of my salary into it every month. This is what I've been doing these years and I believe that it is about time I enlarged it to accommodate everyone; young and old including the physically challenged", Engr Bassey stated.

He used the occasion to extol Governor Udom Emmanuel's achievements and developmental projects across the State, saying the State Chief Executive has lived up to the expectations of Akwa Ibom people.

His words: "Currently, we are living in a country where governors are certified authors of excuses of why they are entitled to fail, everyone is eager to celebrate Mr Udom Emmanuel, a proven performer. Everyone is eager to cite His Excellency (Mr Emmanuel) as an example, worthy of recognition and celebration. Everyone is asking the question; where is that Akwa Ibom Governor getting the resources to record all these great feats", he quipped

Engr Bassey however, called on the people of Akwa Ibom State to "give the governor maximum support to completely industrialize the State for the betterment of this generation and those unborn".

Don Bassey, as he is fondly called by friends and associates, was born in the early 80’s. He is one of the most consistent and successful businessmen in Nigeria; an entrepreneur, philanthropist and heavyweight politician. Engr Donald Bassey, a member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers is the CEO of SHADECOVER GROUP; an importer of Polycarbonate and Polyethelene products. He is also the Director of Doris & Baye Petroleum & Gas Ltd and the owner of a number of other businesses across Nigeria.

In the early years, young Donald ran the marketing for his family’s petroleum products before going more into what he's known for today, that is the carport business.

Currently, the tall - soft spoken Don is the second Nigerian after Nsan Ogbe and John Offiong to bring in the carport shade net we mostly call ‘ShadeCover’ today, which is his company's Brand name. He has recently invested in construction business as part of the liberalization of the sector in Nigeria economy.

EARLY LIFE:
Donald Bassey was born in the early 80s into the family of the Engr (Elder) Bassey G. Bassey, a seasoned Engineer and a Retired Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Environment, Akwa Ibom State and Dr. Mrs. Dora Bassey, a one time Elected Chairman of Nsit Ubium LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
Don went to Calabar Preparatory School, thereafter to Hillside School and finished from Kings & Queens Montessori Nursery / Primary School, Uyo where he obtained his First School Leaving School Certificate.
He later went to Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Ibesikpo Asutan LGA, where he obtained his Junior School Leaving Certificate and later proceeded to St. Mary’s Science School, Ediene Abak and finished from the Qua Iboe Senior Science College, Ndon Eyo, ONNA LGA where he got his Senior School Leaving Certificate, West African Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) and National Examination Council Certificate (NECO), their set started NECO Examination.

He graduated from the Civil Engineering Department of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State where he bagged the Bachelors Degree in Engineering (B.Eng.).

OTHER INVESTMENTS AND POSITIONS:
*Executive Director- Danpalon Projects Incorporated;
established in 2012 and he is also into installation of polycarbonate panels, architectural designs and fabrications of Steel Structures and membranes.

*Managing Director - I digital Print Limited.
Established in 2009. He's into all kinds of Printing from paper to flex to SAV. (General printing, press and publishing firm). In 2015, they printed answers booklet for University of Uyo in 2015.

*Director- Roadster Constructions Limited
Established 2012 and into Building and Constructions works.

*Executive Director – Doris & Baye Nigeria Limited.
Established in 1996, this firm is into Oil & Gas as well as Civil Consultancy.

*Managing Director/CEO – ShadeCover Limited.
Established in 2004. This arm of the company is into (Interior & Exterior Finishing) - Carport, Danpalon, Shadeport, artificial grass/turf, wooden laminate floors, U-PVC roof gutters and Luxurious Ceilings, Increte and Landscaping Flooring. Their clients are numerous from private to commercial including the famous Julius Berger Plc, Moni Pulo Oil Firm and a host of others.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional Course
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Nigeria Society of Engineers
Le – Meridien Marina Club
Ultrafit Tennis Club
Protocol Assistant – Dakkadda, Branding & Marketing Directorate, Office of the Governor, Akwa Ibom State.
In 2015, He made up his mind to contest for Nsit Ubium State House of Assembly 2015 but later stepped down as a loyal PDP member for a better time which is now.

HUMANITARIAN SERVICES:
Since 2007, Don Bassey has made several donations to the Motherless babies’ homes, Leprosy Home and given different scholarships to Students vying for higher education.
He has bought JAMB (Joint Admission Matriculation Board) Forms for student vying for higher education. At least 150 students have benefited from his milk of human kindness in this direction.
Don Bassey has since donated his property in Nsit Ubium to house more than 15 Youth Corps Members that are posted to the area every year. He has donated massively to the ongoing construction of Lutheran University in Obot Idim Ibesikpo. Engr Bassey has sponsored many in different Schools and also donated immensely to the well-being of different institutions in Nigeria.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
In recognition of his gargantuan achievements and contributions to societal development, Engr Don Bassey has been honoured both locally and internationally. Among these are several Awards, Nominations, and Recognitions few to mention are as follows:
1. London Graduate School, Nomination for Honorary Doctorate Degree 2016.
2. Zanzy Entertainment Industry, Nomination of Ambassador Company of the year 2015.
3. Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo – Award of Excellence – 19th September 2014
4. National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Akwa Ibom State. - Award of Excellence- 19th September 2012
5. University of Uyo, Theatre Arts Students' Association-Pacesetters Award-6th June 2014.
6. Comedians International. Akwa Ibom State-Patron -10th February 2009.
7. Wetinhappen Magazine-Young Entrepreneur of the year-29th July 2013.
8. Ibibio Students' Union-Award of Honour-7th December 2007.
9. The Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria – Special Conferment of Professional Fellowship Doctorate 2016
National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students, University of Abuja- Great Nigeria Entrepreneur -9th May 2014.
11. National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students-Award of Excellence-8th August 2012.
12. Legacy Merit Award-The Legacy Entrepreneurship-14th February 2008.
13. Akwa Ibom Concerned Youth Forum-Award of Honour-20th June 2013.
14. Akwa Ibom Youth Movement-Award of Excellence - 3rd July 2008.
15. Niger Delta Youth Forum, Akwa Ibom State chapter-Commendation Certificate-18th August 2008.
16. Glitz Faces-Award of Excellence- 25th February 2012
17. Okodiok’s Restoration Foundation-Humanitarian Award-16th February 2009.
18. Association of Queens and Kings Akwa Ibom Branch-Ambassador’s Award-7th June 2014.
19. National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students FUTO- Merit Award-6th July 2008.
20. National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students, Ahmadu Bello University-Award of Excellence-20th August.
21. The Situation Room and EARC-Entrepreneur Award 2012-21st September 2012.
22. Power Minds Community-Power Mind Leadership Distinction Award- 8th December2012.
23. Assurance Christian Assembly City of Champions- A Life Time Impact Award- 6th October 2013
24. Platinum Enterprise award 2015 by the Ice TV in collaboration with AKBC, Uyo.
25. Service award 2015 by E4 plus group.
26. Dakkada Ambassador Awards 2016, Akwa Ibom State Government, amongst many others.

Since the inception of ShadeCover Group, Engr Bassey has employed more than 150 staff that have all worked conscientiously to the make the company number one in carports business. Today, ShadeCover Group has branches and agents all over Nigeria.

PERSONAL LIFE:
Don Bassey is married to Ime Bassey. The union is currently blessed with a daughter – Dora and 2 sons which he named the first after him, Donald and Baby Derek . Don loves playing Lawn Tennis, Badminton, travelling and Touring with his Family.

The successful entrepreneur has homes in Uyo, Calabar and the FCT.

AKS TO RECEIVE 3 DIAMOND NATIONAL SPORTS AWARD 2017 TODAY

Akwa Ibom State is set to receive 3 Diamond National Sports Award today in Abuja for the sterling and outstanding achievements in the area of Sports.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh who disclosed this said, the Central Coordinating Committee of the Nigerian Sports Summit approved the conferment of the 3 Diamond Award 2017 on Akwa Ibom State.

Charles Udoh enumerated the 3 Diamond Award to include: Most comprehensive Sports Development Programme in Nigeria; State with the Best Sports Infrastructure in Nigeria and State with the most Patriotic Sports Supporters in Nigeria.

Already, the State Information Boss is on a trip enroute Abuja to receive the National Sports Award to be presented by the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, at the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, on behalf the government and good people of Akwa Ibom.

While congratulating the Sports-loving Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and indeed the entire people of the state for this great honour, which to all is well deserving, the Commissioner emphasised that, the award must have been bestowed on the state based on the landmark strides of the state in the area of Sports.

Udoh who said, Akwa Ibom State has assumed the pride of place as the Sports capital of Nigeria, enlisted the achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel in Sports development to include: hosting of the first Akwa Ibom State Youth Sports festival, hosting of Super Eagles to become the first African team to qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup and supporting Akwa United to win Nigeria FA Cup twice in 3 years.

Others are ongoing construction of 10 modern sports centres with the one in West Itam secondary school completed and fully in use, supporting Ibom Angels to emerge runners up in 2017 National Sports festival and team Akwa Ibom finishing 2nd on the medal table at the 2017 National Sports festival.

Currently, the Uyo and Eket sports stadia are wearing a new look with the face lift given to the facilities after the delivery of containers of state-of-the-arts sporting equipment ordered by the state government for the uplift of the stadia for optimal use.

All these, coupled with the existing good quality training sports pitches in the state are measures put in place by Governor Udom Emmanuel towards hatching budding football players and athletes among youths and for the overall development of Sports in Akwa Ibom State.

And so, as the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh, steps out for the 3 Diamond National Sports Award on behalf of the government and good people of the state today, we join the teeming sports fan across Nigeria to say hearty Congratulations Akwa Ibom State, ride on to greater successes and heights ahead.

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#akwaibomisworking
#Sporsawardonakwaibom

UDOM IN MY COMMUNITY PHOTO/VIDEO CONTEST GATHERS MOMENTUM

...ENTRIES NOW ON GOVT WEB PAGE

The ongoing "Udom in my Community" photo/video contest is gathering momentum with entries uploaded to the state government Web page for public choice of winners.

As spelt out in the contest guideline, entry with the highest number of "Likes" and "Shares" from the public will emerge the Winner with a Star Prize of N10,000, while the Top ten entries will go home with N2000 recharge card each.

Already entries are uploaded for public participation on:
www.facebook.com/aksgovt

According to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh, the weekly contest is aimed at projecting and creating awareness on the landmark achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Entries for the Udom in my Community Photo/Video competition which should exhibit any ongoing or completed projects of the present Gov Udom Emmanuel-led government should be uploaded to:
Whatsapp no: 09076173782
email: citizen@akwaibomstate.gov.ng

Join in this enlightenment and interesting Udom in my Community Photo/Video contest to win for yourself N10,000 star prize or N2000 recharge card for Top 10 entries.

At the moment members of the public are invited to choose the winning entries by linking up to: www.facebook.com/aksgovt.

Below are the uploaded entries so far, more still loading

#UdominmyCommunity!!!
#Udomisworking.

A group of villages in Etoi, Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have solicited votes for what they termed a ‘Ranking Member’, a legislator on a committee, who belongs to the majority party and by virtue of seniority, ranks first after the committee chairman.

On this note, they have risen in one voice to drum support for the Member representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA), Hon. Monday Eyo Okon popularly called Murray, for second term in office come 2019.

They passed the vote of confidence during a general meeting in Ifa Atai on Saturday where all ward leaders in Etoi confirmed their readiness to support the second term ambition of Hon. Monday Eyo.

Setting the tone, political leader in Etoi Ward 5, Hon. Donatus Udoh, noted that Etoi people are not desperate, and that they are ready to support Murray till 2023. He urged the people not to vote for someone who will use and dump them.

On her part, Hon. Rose Archibong stressed that “Zoning is sacrosanct. We need a ranking member. We have checked all the candidates, only Murray is found fit to represent Uyo State Constituency. As soon as his tenure expires in 2023, Etoi will take turns.”

Also speaking, Deacon Martins Sampson, Hon. Imeobong Bassey, Mr Nse Joseph, Obonganwan Justina Effiong (Woman leader), Obong Bassey Edem Akpan, Mr Francis Emmah, Elder Edehekudim Okon Etim, Mrs Grace Edet Jeremiah a.k.a Mma Ediye, and Youth Leader of Itiam Ikot Eba, Mr Andikan, thanked Hon. Monday Eyo for all he has been doing for the people of Uyo, saying: “Since in the history of Uyo politics, there has never been a man like Monday Eyo.

“His doors are always open for everyone to come in. He has concluded plans and all arrangements have been made for his constituency briefing/empowerment ceremony coming up in few weeks where buses and other materials including cash sum of money will be donated to people.

“This has never been in the history of Uyo. We have been voting people into different positions but constituency briefing is alien to us. Amazing this is that Hon. Monday Eyo does not sound his trumpets. He does his things quietly. He deserve a second term to continue his good works.”

The Hon. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rt. Hon. Victor Antai, on Thursday donated a new party office to Mbo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

The Mbo PDP chapter office, according to Hon. Godwin Edet Bassey; the Peoples Democratic Party chapter Chairman, Mbo LGA was before now a dilapidated rented apartment which has been taken over by the landlord.

The newly built and commissioned chapter office is solely financed by the HC. Culture and Tourism, Rt. Hon. Victor Antai to give the party a new phase of breath in the political arena.

The official commissioning of the chapter office was done by the State Chairman of PDP Obong Paul Ekpo, other state executives and all the chapter chairmen in Eket Sen. District as well as The State woman leader, Mrs. Celina Isoktuh; Dr. Chris Abasi Eyo; former Info boss, Hon. Mfon Nkanteen; Obongiwaad Emma Mbong; chapter Chairman Eket, Hon. Eddy Etangkanga; COC. were among notable personalities present to grace the commissioning ceremony.

They also inspected some of the ongoing road construction projects in Oron Federal Constituency.

WHAT THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW (6)


Their biggest fear is that, you should not know how Governor Udom Emmanuel is doing good in every part of Akwa Ibom State. 


They don't want you to know that Governor Udom Emmanuel has kept faith with his profound promise of Political Inclusion. 


They will not tell you that, Governor Emmanuel has made it an irrevocable obligation to remember the forgotten people and communities in the state with infrastructure. 

Let's take roads first. Subsequently, we will review interventions in other areas. 


How can they tell you that Local Government Areas that have not known road construction in the last ten years or more, now have completed or ongoing road projects. 

In Uyo Federal Constituency, Uruan was the most cheated. Just as Ini and Ikono Council Areas. 


They won't tell you that, the 4.6km School of Arts and Science Road Nung Ukim Ikono has been completed with side drains and is ready for commissioning 


They won't tell you that the 14.1km Ikpe Ikot Nkon - Obot Mme - Arochukwu road in Ini Local Government Area is almost completed and the people of Arochukwu in Abia State have already offered a chieftaincy title to honour Governor Udom Emmanuel in appreciation of the road, which ends at the boundary between the two states. He politely declined. 


They won't tell you that, the Gully Erosion that threatened to completely destroy the major access road linking Ikono and Ini has been arrested by the Udom Emmanuel administration 


They won't tell you that, the 19.3km Anua Mbak Ishiet road in Uruan traversing 7 villages including, Anua, Ifa Ikot Okpon, Mbak, Ikot Otoinye, Ekim Enen, Adadia, and Ishiet is progressing. 


How can they let you know that, the 4.0km Mbiatok - Ekritam - Mbiaya Uruan road, criss crossing Ita Uruan, Ikpa and Mbiakong villages is steadily advancing. 


When they mention the 8.5km Nduetong - Oku Ibiaku Uruan - Ekritam road with spur to Ini Uruan, that passes through the Uyo City Polytechnic to Planet FM 101. 1 premises, they won't tell you that, valuation of property that will be affected by the road is ongoing. 


They won't inform you that, sorting this out to enable compensation payment to owners will eventually get the project on course. 

Oh! These are not the only forgotten communities that have been remembered. Tomorrow, we bring you more from other Federal constituencies. 

#Udom2019

REFLECTION: SOMETHING TO REMEMBER

31st October; 2016 was a significant day to the people of Ifa Ikot Okpon village in Uyo Local Government Area as the Wife of the Honourable Member representing Uyo State Constituency, Deaconess Joyful Monday Eyo made an unannounced visit to Ifa Ikot Okpon Primary School in response to their prayers.

Until her visit, the Pupils of the School used the floor as their seats and writing desk. This situation the Assembly Man's wife noted was reported to her by one Mr. Ekemini and moved with compassion as a mother, she swung into action.

Deaconess Eyo while at the school to donate school desks for a 150 pupils noted that this was in tandem with the Dakkada philosophy of His Excellency, the Excutive Governor of the State; Deacon Udom Emmanuel to ensure that we rise to the faith of greatness and rise from obscurity.

Speaker after speaker eulogised the Assembly Man, Hon. Monday Eyo ( Murray ) for his representation and urged him on to do more. Prominent among the guests were the Wife of the Transition Chairman, Village Head and his council, PTA chairman, Political leaders, etc.
Responding, the Head Mistress appreciated the benevolence and prayed God's continued blessing on the family of the House of Assembly member.

We are indeed thankful to the Governor and his extremely supportive wife, Deaconess Martha Udom Emmanuel for visionary leadership especially in this trying times.

MURRAY IS WORKING SILENTLY AND THE RESULTS ARE APPARENTLY LOUD!!!

Re: 2019; O.O. Obu Bans Udom from Re contesting

The attention of the leadership of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has been drawn to a publication on the social media today (24/1/2018) by one Torobong Ekpo claiming to be with one Uko Umoh and 40 others at the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. The said publication is as follows :
"2019: O. O. Obu bans Udom from recontesting.
Tips Oro man as PDP flag bearer."
The leadership of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star has nothing whatsoever to do with the said publication. At no time did the leadership or any official of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star expressly or by implication make any of the said statements as reproduced above. The said publication is therefore refuted in its entirety. Brotherhood of the Cross and Star does not wish to be dragged into politics or any partisanship whatsoever.
The public is hereby advised to disregard any publication about the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star which does not emanate from the Office of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star Spokesman duly signed by him. Mischief makers are advised, in their own interest, to desist from using the name of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star or that of its Leader to seek their selfish ends. Please be properly guided.
May the peace of Holy Father rest and abide with the entire creation in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Signed
Christ Amb. Edet E. Archibong.
Spokesman, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.

Akwa Ibom State Government has released two dedicated Accounts in Zenith and First Bank for voluntary donations by Non Profit organizations, Religious Bodies and public spirited individuals across the world that have heeded the call to contribute towards the building of the state 8500 capacity International Worship Centre.

In a Release titled “Let’s build for the Lord”, a befitting place of worship, and made available to the media, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh, disclosed the Zenith Bank Account Number as 1015488911 while that of the First Bank is 2032802382.

The Information Commissioner urged all organizations and individuals willing to “Sow a Seed” in the International Worship centre to pay into those two dedicated accounts while those with material contributions can contact the Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Matters, Rev. Daniel Akwatang for further enquiry through phone No. +234 803 427 1585.

Earlier in the day while on two separate Live AKBC TV Programmes, “Ntiantia Asaka” and “Centre Points”, Ibibio and English programmes respectively, Charles Udoh had urged all to heed the call of Governor Udom Emmanuel to contribute towards the building of the Worship Centre for God in gratitude to God’s benevolence to the state as an entity and the people of the State in general.

He said the worship centre which will have smaller Chapels within the complex, will enable religious groups with no erected structure of their own to utilize the service of those chapels rather than use public schools and cause damage to furniture and facilities in such affected institutions.

The Information Boss emphasized that, all donations and contributions    will be duly acknowledged and catalogued for posterity adding that, the International Worship Centre will also serve as a tourist centre to boost religious tourism in the State.

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Seeing is believing!!!

Today in company of the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy and a cross section of journalists, we toured two key projects of the Udom Emmanuel Adminstration.

First port of call was the Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company In Onna.

The magnificent facility which covers 8000m2 of indoor space and 42000m2 of outdoor space is a product of a Public Private Partnership arrangement was saturated with activity as the GM of the company took us round the various departments. The facility which was commissioned by the Vice President on the 23rd of September 2017 has a daily production capacity of more than 1million syringes. We saw production, packaging and sterilization happening live.

Some of the indigenous staff working have been trained in Turkey and more will be trained. Its worthy of note that the quality of the syringes produced in the factory surpass all syringes produced abroad. The factory which is the largest in Africa is currently at the test running stage and employs about 70 persons. It will employ a lot more when it operates at full capacity soonest. Additional employment opportunities will also be created through distributorship opportunities and smart Akwa Ibomites are enjoined to take advantage.

90% of the employees are Akwa Ibomites and more skilled workers are needed.

The syringes have a ready market with patronage and partnership also coming from outside the country.

This is a product of the strategic and visionary leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel and this mode of development obtains the world over.

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#MOISProjectTour