Two new A220-300 series Airbuses have been added to the fleet of Ibom Airline bringing the total to seven aircrafts.

Ten of such giant aircrafts are to be added to the fleet to boost the vision of making Ibom Air, the most vibrant airline in the sub-region.

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel who announced this on Sunday while receiving the two new aircrafts at the Victor Attah International Airport, said that the two new Airbus A220-300 series mark a major milestone in Aviation development in the state.


Governor Emmanuel who further hinted that 10 Airbus A220-300 series will be added to the fleet of Ibom Airline before his tenure elapses in 2023, said “God will help us so we can take over the entire airspace in this region.

“I want to first of all express my appreciation to God Almighty,David in the Bible said, if it had not been the Lord who is on our side certainly it would not have been possible.

“We have been favoured by God, we have been counseled by the Holy Spirit, we have been strengthen by the Holy Spirit”.



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Renowned Nigerian Billionaire Prophet and founder of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministries (CMDM) located in Warri Delta State, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin while addressing his congregation said that the death of popular televangelist TB Joshua, was a rude shock to the body of Christ, globally.

Fufeyin expressed his emotions as being at an all-time high since the demise of the globally recognized Man of God. Describing him as a Kingdom General who should be celebrated and remembered, dead or alive.

Fufeyin, who led his entire congregation in a one minute silence to mourn and honor the deceased Prophet TB Joshua. He maintained that he was a good man whose life and ministry has touched millions of lives across the globe.

TB Joshua passed on last Saturday, at age 57 in an undisclosed cause. The preacher founded The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN); a Mega Christian Church in Lagos.

Fufeyin was moved to tears on Sunday morning service, while addressing his congregation. He reiterated that we can all be consoled, knowing that heaven has gained a soul.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDFtl8zldyc

Observing a minute silence to honour the great Man of God, Prophet Fufeyin prayed for his family, asking that God Almighty gives them the fortitude bear this great loss.

“The church of God has lost a soldier but heaven gains a soul. We pray for the family and the entire members of SCOAN and Emmanuel TV, that they will be comforted in Jesus Name,” Renowned prophet, Fufeyin, said.

“When you look at the ministry of Jeremiah is like TB Joshua’s Ministry. Why? Through his ministry I saw cancers were healed, … mad people recovered instantly, … one on one prophesies, deliverance, one on one touch, I learnt a lot from this man”.
“The same thing you’re seeing there, you are seeing them here. Is there any difference? The souls he had won is uncountable. Anybody that knows Christ, every household today knows the name TB Joshua. The will of God supersede the will of man, the book of Ecclesiates says ‘a time to born and a time to die, everyone has his own season”

Today, in the spirit of the Dakkada Philosophy of Governor Udom Emmanuel, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Essien Ndueso received one of the most enterprising stars, a movie actress, content developer, broadcaster and Chairman of Association of Movie Producers,Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Miss Aniebiet Francis in his office at Government House.

He commended her on her recent emergence as the chairman of the movie producers association in Akwa Ibom State, and endorsed her movie #HigherCrime billed to be premièred this Sunday May 30th by 4pm.

Mr Ndueso commended the passion Miss Aniebiet Francis shows in getting things done, and changing the society for the better, and encouraged other youths in the state to take a cue from her.

"Getting the tickets is just a token of my support to the campaign against sexuall abuses and other forms of vices that have shattered the fabrics of our society".

Aniebiet said she was motivated to go for the movie in view of the high rate of rape cases and other social vices in the society.

She said those who are victims do not expose the perpetrators who are then confident to continue in such dastardly act.

She also expressed displeasure at the society which appears to condone rapists and other offenders and wished that her movie would go a long way to correcting the anomalies.

BREAKING!

A/Ibom Gospel Music Star, Bobby Friga drops official video for 'Owo'Do'

The hugely anticipated official video for the rave of the airwaves smash hit, 'Ami Ndo Owo'do' has been released.

The soul lifting song by one of Akwa Ibom finest musicians, Bobby Friga has enjoyed massive airplay since its release and now has a beautiful video to flow with.

Follow link to join the hot early downloads:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5FqArhKc3Q

#Owodo

The Councillor representing Northern Uruan Ward One, Comrade Ifiokobong Asuquo, has concluded plans to distribute free Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to 30 indigent students from his constituency.

Comrade Asuquo who disclosed this on Wednesday, said provisions have also been made for free online registration for the 30 applicants.

Subsequently, indigent JAMB applicants from Northern Uruan Ward One, are advised to apply for their forms in person, at Atakpo Community Secondary School, Mbiaya Uruan, from 6th to 13th May 2021, between the hours of 9am to 1pm daily.

For further enquiries, they may call 08039718768.

... As Students Visit Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company On Excursion

On Friday, 30th April 2021, Completion Agenda Exposition Campaign kicked off with participating schools drawn from Nsit Atai, and Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State.

The event which took place at the Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company located in Awa, Onna Local Government Area, saw over 48 students from Essien Itiaba Community Secondary School, Nsit Atai Local Government and their counterpart from Secondary Commercial School in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, participating in the exercise.

Participating students were carefully selected by their various schools based on excellent and unprecedented academic performance.

Speaking during the event, Mrs Josephine Bassey, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Project Monitoring, and the progenitor of the campaign stated that she was motivated to embark on the exercise after she had discovered that the extracurricular learning culture in public schools had long gone into extinction.

The Completion Agenda Exposition Campaign, which is part of her project monitoring activities, but this time educating and exposing the younger generation to the activities and projects undertaken by Governor Udom Emmanuel led administration, is aimed at providing a learning platform for students in public schools who don’t have the advantage of embarking on academic expeditions like their counterparts in private schools, but this time, in a whole new experience.

During the event, Principals of the participating schools expressed their excitement, saying that this is the very first time since they took over their various schools as principals, that their students are having the opportunity of going out on excursions, emphasizing that it is part of the school curriculum, but no budget to cover the trip expenses.

A student from Essien Itiaba Community Secondary School in Nsit Atai who spoke with us during the exercise thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Project Monitoring, Mrs Josephine Bassey for affording them the opportunity to visit the largest Syringe Manufacturing Company in Africa.

"Today, I've been shown the step by step procedures in syringe manufacturing. I have learnt the safety precautions in the production areas, we have been introduced to the raw materials we only hear in class rooms used in the productions, the machines needed and everything one would love to know about the whole process.

"I want to especially thank our education-friendly Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel who has made education free and compulsory for us, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, and Mrs Josephine Bassey for this experience, it has shaped my future, and I would love to work here someday", he said.

Also, a teacher from Secondary Commercial School, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area who joined the exercise expressed her fulfilment in the campaign, reiterating that it was a very good learning exercise, and she believes the students have learnt so much as she has learnt.

Miss Ruth, the Quality Assurance Officer of Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company who took the second batch of students through their facility was elated at the level of adaptability from the students and was forced to express her happiness.

"I am very happy today that the students were following up everything that they were taught, and it was evident in the Q&A session, and I must say, this is the first time, public school students have visited our facility on an excursion, and it is a welcome development." She said.

Highpoint of the event was the questions and answers session which was conducted by Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company, where the students exhibited unprecedented performance and winners were given gifts by the host Company. Group photographs were taken, and refreshments were made available to the students to crown it all.

#AksExpositionCampaign

Aniebiet Francis, an A-List Nollywood actress and movie producer has been declared winner of the just concluded Association Of Movie Producers, Akwa Ibom State Chapter Chairmanship elections.

She won on a landslide, and hundreds of people have already expressed excitement in her victory at the polls.

Congratulations To her.

More details shortly.

A foremost socio-political organization Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum (ADF) has described the recent call for boycott of the stakeholders meeting organised by Group Capt. Sam Ewang (Rtd) by the caretaker committee of All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State which gave rise to the political tension in the party as morally, politically, constitutionally and logically wrong.
Recall that the Caretaker committee leadership of the APC in the state led by Dr. Ita Udosen had pulled out of the stakeholders meeting organised by former military governor and national caucus member of the party in which the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Chief Godswill Akpabio was reaffirmed as the party leader in the state.

Udosen had gone ahead to call for last minute boycott of the event and further summon the former military administrator to appear before the party for interogation..

In a press statement endorsed by the Director General of ADF Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo and Secretary General Dr. Anthony Usoro, and made available to journalists, ADF said it is sad to note that people who were duly informed and invited for the meeting with some of their inputs making the implementation matrix could turn around to castigate the convener whom they encouraged, giving the public the hypocritical impression that he (convener) acted arbitrary.

“This type of “tortoise politics” which relies on wiles and dissembling is the reason our great party, the APC is still in the woods and lacking the ardor it mustered when debuted”.
The group regretted that the party in the state acted at the behest of one of its stakeholders whom they said, “desperately wants to appropriate the reins of the party in the state for crudely selfish reasons that are antithetical to public good”.

ADF further recalled with nostalgia that Senator Akpabio was named and publicly declared as leader of APC in Akwa Ibom State on August 8, 2018 by the National Delegation of APC led by the then National Chairman of the party who was in the state to witness Akpabio’s “movement” to APC.

They further explained, “It is trite knowledge that governors are the leaders of their parties in their respective states where such parties are in control. Conversely, where a party is not in control of the State with the attendant reality of not having a governor, the highest political office holder in that State emerges naturally and seamlessly as the political leader of that party. In Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Timipreye Sylva is unnegotiable the leader of APC in Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Rotimi Amaechi is the leader of APC in Rivers State, so is it in all other States of similar underpinning. But in Akwa Ibom State, there seems to be an unbridled and inordinate quest to change the standard to satisfy some odious cravings.

“APC does not have a governor in Akwa Ibom State, having shot itself in the foot in the 2019 election through this same putrefying rancor and acrimony. The highest political office holder is the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, who is an influential member of the Federal Executive Council. The position of APC leader in the State naturally dovetails to Senator Godswill Akpabio as Minister and member, Federal Executive Council as well as former performing governor who foisted a distinctive era in our dear State”.

The group further highlighted, “The muffled hullabaloo by a few desperate and vested interests that it should not be him is strange to sane ears and a shocking realization that hate could replace even good and logical reason.

As a political pressure/support group with undisguised interest in APC, we are conscious of the fact that unless people subsume their interests and personal ambitions under the party, the hope of the party clinching power in 2023 is farfetched”.

ADF said Senator Godswill Akpabio has the competence, capacity and experience to lead the party to victory in the State in 2023 and appealed to APC members to close ranks and extend the requisite support to him.

The group intoned that the stakeholders meeting which attracted topnotch leaders of the party and array of personalities confer acceptability and stamp of credibility on the affirmation exercise..

On the way forward the group suggested,
“To return the party footing of political vibrancy, we call on the party leadership in the State to urgently institute a process to reconcile all political actors and stakeholders, and bring them into one-fold with a new vision that would drive the dream of APC and position the party to take over power, come 2023.


ADF also used the opportunity to express gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his exceptional and elegant performance across different sectors with the utmost desire to reposition the nation for optimal productivity.

In the same vein, they applauded Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu for his political dexterity and tremendous role as the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), which has guaranteed the party stability both at the national and different states of the nation.

“We also commend in a special way, Senator Godswill Akpabio for his giant strides to economically, politically and socially stabilize the entire region of the Niger Delta as the Minister of the Niger Delta affairs. Sequel to these superfluous records of achievements, ADF credits a vote of confidence to the troika”. The group asserted.

The attention of The Management Akwa Ibom Property and Investment Limited ( APICO) has seen a fictitious publication trending in the social media and local media with the caption ” TURMOIL IN APICO AS THE MD/CEO CALLS FOR RESTRUCTURING TO COVER HIS FRAUDULENT PRACTICES” wish the state and disabused the minds of the general public that the allegations are false and fabricated by few disgruntle individuals who are not happy with the unprecedented achievements and strides recorded by the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Barr Patrick Udomfang within the last (1) one year in office.

Management and Staff wish to restate their absolute confidence in the ability of the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) to move the company forward in line with the vision and aspiration of the company, Akwa Ibom State Government, therefore pass a vote of confidence on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD) Barr.Patrick Udomfang .

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Since his arrival in Akwa Ibom property and investment company limited, Uyo (APICO) on December 11, 2019, the government appointed MD/CEO has been held bent on acquiring unprecedented wealth at the detriment of the company according to reliable sources.


To resist attempt by other management and staff to stop his unethical practices according to our findings, he called for restructuring of the company by the state government, believing that he will be given the free hand to send away his perceived enemies and opponents of his practices.




Our correspondents have also noticed UDONFANG CAMPAIGN NETWORK BUSES back on the roads indicative of activating his political aspiration for Abak Federal Constituency position in 2023. We also gathered that during this period under review, He has acquired land and develop for the numbers self-contained. One bedroom housing units as his personal estate at Obio akpa, Oruk Anam LGA.



Acquiring of four bedroom bungalow off Nkemba Street, Uyo among others.
He is operating a one man management system of administration without observing due process and administrative procedures e.g overriding known conditions of service especially in staff management and human resource control like arbitrary suspension of staff from work without due process and using foul and abusive language on staff.



Abusive withdrawal of funds in the company’s coffers like drawing money for four domestic staff when this has been provided for in his monthly salary as domestic servants.



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Nigerians across several parts of the country have continued to hail last week's unveiling of a multi-billion naira ship manufacturing company and a 9 meter security vessel in the state.

Governor Udom Emmanuel commissioned the shipyard and the new vessel owned by Norfin Offshore Shipyard in Oruk-Anam on Saturday, causing massive outpour of emotions by several Nigerians on the various online media channels.

A popular online interacting forum and news blog with large followership within and outside the country, Nairaland records a large chunk of reactions to the maritime transport development in Akwa Ibom state.

Majority of them commended Governor Emmanuel for his focused and visionary leadership qualities in the past 5 years which has attracted several private sector investments into the state, given the secure and business friendly environment he has created.

A user name, 'Mama afrik' Akan, paschal j4, atarapa and 'gungab' all praised the Governor for his public -private partnership initiative. They noted that the presence of the shipyard in the state will create jobs for the people of the state and described it as a welcome development.

While hailing the investment, one of the commentators by name, GiantPlushub noted; "Keep it coming and shame your haters, set the pace for others..."

A username with the handle, ''Monimatic (m)" said "Correct Governor. First he started with Ibom Air, now Norfin Offshore Shipyard. God bless the man".


Mamaafrik wrote; "As far as I'm concerned, this man is the best performing Governor in the South, I stand to be corrected. Where are my South-West people?".

A user namePaschal j4 wrote; "Nice one from the best performing Governor in the whole South region".

While Emelcee wrote"It is a welcome development. There will be massive employment. God bless Governor Udom Emmanuel".

Unveiling the facility, Governor Emmanuel who stated the readiness of the state government to partner the Norfin Group, lauded the investor, Engr. Charles Udonwa, a Singaporean based ship builder for his decision to site the shipyard in the state, noting that the gesture was worthy of emulation.

While condemning the recent attack on the shipyard, the Governor charged the host community to see the investment as an asset that must be protected, noting that irrespective of the location, the shipyard would benefit the entire country.

"Today marks a seed harvest in the entire Gulf of Guinea and we don't take this for granted. But it is worthy of emulation. I hope the host community will behave well.

"My brother Charles I share your pains in the last attack. Whatever we are going to do as a state government to ameliorate that pain, we will do.

"Locating this facility here is for the benefit of the entire country"

Also speaking, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, represented by the Minister of State for Power, Engr. Goddy Jerry Abba, assured of the readiness of the federal government to partner the company.

Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Barr. Prince Ukpong Akpabio said the Udom Emmanuel government is geared towards building industries that will contribute in high percentage to Nigeria's GDP, and also create job opportunities for Akwa Ibom youths.

In their goodwill message, the Chief of the Naval Staff, represented by the Commander, Nigeria Navy, NNS, Jubilee, Ikot Abasi, Commodore Majid Ibrahim, Leader, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Sir. Udo Kierian Akpan, and the President, Ship Owners Association of Nigeria, Dr. Eke George described the investment as historic and hailed Governor Udom Emmanuel for creating an investment friendly environment in the state.

Chairman Of Norfin Group, Engr. Udonwa appreciated the state government for creating an investment friendly climate in the state, saying his company's presence in the state will help Akwa Ibom become a major player in the nation's oil and gas industry.

PRESS RELEASE

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY

The Executive Chairman, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area Hon (Prince) Michael Ekpo has approved the appointment of Samuel Udoma as his Chief Press Secretary.

Udoma is a graduate of Media & Film Studies as well as a holder of several certifications in digital journalism/Marketing, who until his appointment has been serving as Media Consultant/Public Relations Exec to several top brands in Akwa Ibom state. He is also the Chancellor, Forum of Akwa Ibom Online Media Practitioners(FAOMPRA).

He hails from Ekpuk Town, Ikpa Ikono Ward 1, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area.

The appointment takes immediate effect and the Executive Chairman wishes him well in his new role.

Signed

Hon. Eno Ekanem
Secretary, Mkpat Enin Local Government Council.

FAOMPRA CONGRATULATES UDOMA

On behalf of the Board of directors, and the entire membership, Forum Of Akwa Ibom Online Media Practitioners, I wish to congratulate you, Mr Samuel Udoma on your newest appointment, as the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Mkpat Enin Local Government Council.

I was extremely thrilled once I heard the news and I am very happy for you.

Everything you have done and accomplished has led to this point and you truly deserve it. You have worked so hard on yourself and created the necessary advantage to convince others of your potential and abilities; it all paid off in the end.

I wish to extend our sincere thanks to Hon. (Prince) Aniekpeno Eno Ekpo, the Executive Chairman, Mkpat Enin Local Government Council for finding you worthy of this position, as we sue for more partnership with the third tier of government.

I wish you the best of luck in your new post. I do not doubt that you will excel in this role and make everyone proud. I look forward to even more success news about you, which you are very much capable of.

Once again congratulations!

Edikan David
Director, Media and Publicity
Forum Of Akwa Ibom Online Media Practitioners

#FAOMPRA

Indigenes of Nung Obong in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area under the auspices of Nung Obong Patriots and Nung Obong Development Association have appealed to the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel to impress it upon the contractor handling construction of Ikot Eyo/Nung Obong/ Ikot Ntung road in the community to return to site.

Indigenes of the community made the appeal while carrying out interventions on a section of the Ikot Eyo/Nung Obong/ Ikot Ntung road to make it motorable.

The community lauded the Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel for awarding contract for the construction of the road including a broken bridge which had cut off residents of Nung Obong and Mbiekene from accessing neighbouring communities.

The community said the contractor handling the road project, Bulletin Construction Company, halted work on the road during the last rainy season and has not resumed work at the site since then.

The communuty stressed that the road which links many communities including Ikot Eyo, Edem Idim Okpot, Mbiekene, Nung Obong, Ikot Ntung is economically important for the continued rural trading and farming which are the mainstay of indigenes of the area.

The groups added that indigenes of the community can no longer access their rice farm at Nung Obong, which has over the years been the means of livelihood for the farmers.
While appealing to Governor Udom Emmanuel to kindly include the project among those to be completed within the 2021 fiscal year, lauded the member representing Nsit Ubium in the State House of Assembly, Barr Otobong Bob for speaking consistently on the need for accelerated speed on construction of the road.

*SIGNED:*

Aniekan Bassey Willie
International Coordinator, Nung Obong Patriots

Prince Akpan Harry Edohoukwa
President-General, Nung Obong Development Association Worldwide

December 27, 2020 was a day of blessing encounter as Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin met with is long time friend Pastor Dominic Nwoko of Mountain of Fire Ministry who paid a visit to Prophet Omoto and he is still serving in Mountain of Fire, Delta State. Amidst church service in Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry, Delta State, Nigeria.

In 2011 whenever there is heavy rain fall, Prophet Jeremiah’s church building and properties usually get submerged in flood. This was a setback of this ministry about ten years ago.


One day Pastor Dominic had a dream and told Prophet Fufeyin what his ministry would look like three years after the vision. In the dream Pastor Dominic told the Prophet that he saw ‘mansions, Big City inside the church premises of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry, foreigners trooping into the church, and some of them trying to see the man of God’.


See video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHuMSU2t2v8


On noticing Pastor Dominic in the congregation, the Senior Prophet called him out, exchanged pleasantries, both of them recalled how far God has brought them and the dream Pastor Dominic had about this ministry some years ago, Pastor Dominic narrated his ordeals doing ministry work and a few life challenges, the Senior Prophet seeing the way he dressed to church knew that all was not well with him, he had compassion to bless Pastor Dominic with a car, N200,000 cash gift and N1,000,000 for stipend. Worshippers reacted to this show of love by the Philanthropist cum man of God, as congregant prayed for God to continually bless the Prophet and his ministry to grow from grace to grace.

To the glory of God on Thursday 31st of December 2020, during the Cross Over night service those gift items were delivered to Pastor Dominic.

Some people argue that not every charity deserves our attention as the world is too big for an individual to be everybody's Good Samaritan.

This parochial notion, sadly, derives from our consumer-oriented society which pressures humans to place too much value on material things, to the point that ours is based on how much we have.

But in the view of Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Niger Delta Affairs Minister, however, once one is determined that a project honors God, one should not hold back. He/she should give out generously and joyfully.

It is a truism that, Mrs. Akpabio is nudged on by the belief that it was not the gift of the Philippians to Paul the Apostle, but their spirit of love and devotion that Paul appreciated most - and so do God. In other words, humanitarian service when viewed from that prism, translates to "Sactificial Giving".

Like the widow of Zarephath, the former First Lady has in extending the frontiers of her quiet but revolutionary works of charity (after donating houses to widows in Ini and Ukanafun very recently), today, Saturday, 12th December 2020, commissioned and donated a bungalow to yet another widow, Mrs. Mfon Mendie Okon, a widow of 40 years with five children in Oruk Anam LGA.

Sadly, Mrs. Okon's husband died while she was pregnant with her fifth and last child. Life for Mrs. Okon became nasty, brutish and seemingly short, as their dilapidated thatched house collapsed on their heads. That triggered their forceful-relocation to her husband's family compound - a house which also had its roof shattered by storm.

Added to that unsavoury state was how widow Mfon each time it rained, frantically searched for corners within their sporadically leaking room to cuddle her children through menacing cold.

Her suffering did not stop there. Her lack of a valid means of livelihood also forced her into taking up virtually all types of menial jobs within the community, which at various times came just in exchange for food for the children, as people she delivered services to, took undue advantage of her precarious situation (which was enough to force any sane human into depression as it did Mrs. Mfon Okon).

However, in the beautiful world of Mrs. Akpabio, Chairperson of Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio Foundation, lies empathy, care, love and sincere belief in being one's brother's keeper. Hence, when Mrs. Okon's helpless story, as usual, got to Her Excellency, she rose to the challenge, and built/furnished a two-bedroom bungalow, commissioned and donated same to Mrs. Okon and her children, thus putting their gory past behind them.

Expectedly, Mrs. Akpabio further complemented the historic event as she extended a hand of fellowship to other widows in the community through the donation of bags of rice and wrappers.

But the pertinent question is, how is Her Excellency able to sustain the Shelter Support Programme? The answer is simple: You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.

Read more: https://nowupdateonline.com.ng/2020/12/12/unoma-akpabio-making-shelter-a-must-for-the-needy/

As part of the activities to mark the 58th birthday anniversary of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the wife of the Minister, Her Excellency Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio hosted widows and persons with disabilities to a birthday celebration at the Godswill Akpabio Pavilion, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area.

The event featured praise, worship and thanksgiving session.

Mrs Akpabio used the event to dole out items including bags of rice, cash and cartons of Indomie to the persons who joined her in the celebration.

As part of the activities to mark the 58th birthday anniversary of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the wife of the Minister, Her Excellency, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio also visited the Ikot Ekpene Correctional Center.

Her visit to the Center was to mark her Husband's birthday with the inmates. She donated various food and household items for welfare of the inmates.

She was received by officials of the Correctional Center led by ACP Collins.

Earlier today, a special Mass was held in honour of the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio on his 58th birthday, and was attended by his wife on his behalf, Her Excellency, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio.

The event took place in his chapel in Ukana, Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom State.

Meet Senator Godswill Akpabio

Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He is the current Minister of Niger Delta, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Senate’s Minority Leader. He also served as Governor of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria from May 29, 2007 to May 29, 2015.

Godswill Akpabio is the son of Chief Obot Akpabio and Madam Lucy Obot Akpabio (née Inyangetor) of Ukana, Ikot Ntuen in Essien Udim Local Government Area. He was born on 9 December 1962. He lost his father early in life and was raised by his mother.



Akpabio was educated at Methodist Primary School, Ukana, Essien Udim LGA, Akwa Ibom State; the Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; and the University of Calabar, Cross River State, where he obtained a Degree in Law. While at the Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, he was appointed the Senior Prefect. In the University of Calabar, Akpabio was elected as the speaker of the parliamentary year.

Akpabio’s grandfather, Okuku Udo Akpabio, was the Warrant Chief in Ikot Ekpene province. His uncle, Dr I. U. Akpabio, was the Minister of Education/Internal Affairs in the then Eastern Nigeria. Justice Nsima Akpabio, his cousin, was a senator in the Second Nigerian Republic.

Akpabio is a Christian of the Catholic faith. Akpabio is married to Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, the founder of Family Life Enhancement Initiative (FLEI), a non-governmental organization providing a platform for redirecting the focus of development efforts on the family as a strategy for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Akpabio and his wife have four daughters and a son.

Akpabio had a brief stint as a teacher and as an associate partner with Paul Usoro and Co., a law firm in Nigeria.


Akpabio also worked with EMIS Telecoms Limited, a wireless telecommunications company in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2002, he rose to the position of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company. In this position, he helped in shaping the future of the burgeoning telecoms industry. He had earlier served as the National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Telecommunication Companies in Nigeria, (ATCOM), while a director of EMIS.

Appointments and politics
In 2002, he was appointed Honourable Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources by the then Governor Obong Victor Attah in Akwa Ibom State. Between 2002 and 2006, he served as a Commissioner in three key ministries: Petroleum and Natural Resources, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as Lands and Housing.

In 2006, he aspired for the governorship of Akwa Ibom State in a contested primary election and defeated 57 other aspirants to emerge the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). His campaign with the slogan, “let God’s will be done” received mass support and was elected Governor in 2007. He was re-elected for a second term in office as Governor of Akwa Ibom State in 2011.

In 2013, he was elected Chairman of the newly formed PDP Governors Forum.

In 2015, he contested and won the Senate seat of the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District (Ikot Ekpene) to represent the district in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Running under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he polled 422,009 of the 439,449 to defeat Chief Inibehe Okorie of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who recorded 15, 152 votes to be declared elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Akpabio was nominated for the position of the Senate Minority Leader by the South-South caucus of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ratified by the caucus of the PDP in the Senate and announced by the Senate President as Senate Minority Leader on 28 July 2015. The PDP lost the majority to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2015 general elections.

In August 2018, Senator Akpabio resigned as the Senate Minority Leader, after he had announced his defection to the All Progressive Congress. His defection was marked by Political rally in his hometown at the Ikot Ekpene township stadium, Akwa Ibom State.

In July 2019, he was nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari and screened by the Nigerian Senate for a Ministerial appointment. On August 21st, 2019 he was sworn in as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Minister for Niger Delta Affairs.

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In what would have been called Glitz and Blitz, the International Federation of Business Professional Women inducted new members, Tuesday in Uyo.



The association was formed in Geneva by Dr Lena Madesin Phillips, an American on August 26th, 1930. By the records, the club has been successfully established in over 100 countries.



BPW induction ceremony which was well attended had in attendance prominent women in business and leadership across Akwa Ibom State and beyond took place at Akwa Ima Estate, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.



Setting the tone for the commencement of the event, Barr. Mrs Ewa who is serving as the BPW Eagle Club, Uyo President charged the new members on the need to maintain good conducts, while talking at length on the vision of the club.



"As our Slogan goes, we safe lives, we help educate the communities, schools by holding seminars, training, assisting financially.



Speaking on the formation of school clubs, Mrs Ewa highlighted that, the Associations focus on school clubs will be on Education and counselling, health and wellness, mentoring, ICT/Digital Skill Acquisition, Vocational Skill Acquisitions and lots more.



"Now, the Association has seen the need to set up clubs for Girls in secondary schools, to empower them in different areas as well as recruit future BPW members. The club will be called Young Business Professional Women, (BPW) Girls Pride," she noted.



Recounting the job done so far by the body, the club President brought to the notice of the members that, early this year, the club had visited Government Secondary Commercial School, and spoke with them glowingly, while charging them on the importance of their wellbeing and presented to them useful items.



Applauding the involvement of Dr Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel in the growth of the association, Mrs Ewa noted that the club first outing in Uyo was a conference in 2018, which was hosted by the wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor. She added that the first proper inauguration of the club, Uyo Branch was done in October last year, making the club chapter barely a year old.



Bayam International School became the first school to house the BPW Secondary School Club.



The highpoint of the event was the induction proper of new members, candle lighting, and formation of the BPW Secondary School Club.

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Photos of an ultra-modern recording studio have emerged on social media and have spread like wildfire across the revolutionary media, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

According to reports, the studio which is situated at Akwa Ima Estate will be set for commissioning on or before December 2020

Tracing of the photographs of the supposed studio to its source, our reporters gathered that the studio is alleged to be owned by one Mr Precious Ewa, who goes by the stage name, Supersonic Blaze.

When contacted, Mr Ewa claimed ownership of the ultra-modern recording studio, which he said will be one of its kind in this part of the world.

Speaking to nowupdateonline.com.ng via a phone conversation, Blaze said he was able to put the studio together from the proceeds he makes from his Palm fruit plantation/oil processing mill, while encouraging young people to embrace diversification and patronise entrepreneurship.

He further added that the essence of the studio was to see how he can give his little support to up and coming artistes, who have good songs, but production fees have been a hindrance.

“The edifice you’re saying there will serve as my little contribution to the growth of the entertainment industry in the state. Let me say this to you first as gentlemen of the press, that artistes will use the studio for free, all they will need do is bring/pay their producer/sound engineer, and I think in the next one year from now, we will see the positive impact this will create in the industry,” Ewa said.

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At least eleven persons travelling for a funeral ceremony have died in a ghastly motor accident in Cross River State, while two people are said to be critically wounded.

The accident, which involved a white-coloured Hiace bus number plates EDA28XA, occurred around 10 a.m on Thurday, September 24, along the Calabar-Ikom Highway in Mbarakom Community, Akamkpa Local Government Area of the State.

According to an eyewitness, the crash was caused by brake failure while the vehicle was on high speed. Another witness, Albert Asuquo, who helped in the rescue operation, said that the injured passengers were taken to the General Hospital in Akamkpa alongside the corpses.

A neighbour of the some of the deceased persons who gave his name as Mr. Effiong, said they were in a chartered bus going to a burial of another neighbour who passed away.

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One of the distinguishing features of a good leader is the capacity to think outside of conventional wisdom. The motivating impulse is always the foresight and vision such a leader brings to bear in governance. At the onset, postulating new ideas, and insisting on following through with them often threaten the popularity of visionary leaders. However, the popularity the purposeful leaders begin to soar as soon as their unpopular course of action begins to produce positive and undeniable results.

This scenario best describes the governance style of Mr. Udom Emmanuel. When he started out as governor, his model of empowerment, poverty alleviation and job creation anchored on industrialization, met with doubts and criticisms. Cynics dismissed it as another political gimmick to hoodwink the people. Apart from the innumerable Micro, Small and Medium entrepreneurial initiatives of his administration, which has provided means of livelihood for countless Akwa Ibom people, a number of foreign industrial concerns have also sprang up in the State.

Five years into his administration, he has attracted and facilitated the establishment of about 18 industries that have emotional and economic connectivity with the people. The meteoric rise in the number of foreign investors that have moved in, to do business, has led the state to being adjudged twice in the last five years as the second largest destination for foreign direct investments in Nigeria by the National Bureau of Statistics.

As if he knew the global community will be plunged into a socio-economic catastrophe, as occasioned by the current Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Udom Emmanuel had, from the inception of his administration, among other things, insisted on industrialization alongside agriculture and food sufficiency as the main pillars that will underpin the welfare programme of his administration.

Today, through his investments in agriculture, staple foodstuffs such as garri and rice have remained within the reach of the common man.

This, he achieved through the establishment of rice mills in Ini and Ibiono local government areas and several garri processing plants in the state.

The icing on the cake in Governor Emmanuel’s devotion to kitchen table issues saw the establishment of Kings Flour Mill, which was commissioned by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in September 2019. As global economies struggle to cope with the new realities and dynamics, confectionaries, such as bread, cakes and associated items are easily available at the right quantity; at the right price and at the right time. Periodically, the administration of Governor Emmanuel has continued to release garri and rice from the State Reserves into the market to cushion the effect of the biting economic realities.
Since his assumption of office in 2015, Governor Emmanuel has taken up the issue of healthcare delivery as a major area of concentration as reflected in the numerous achievements in that sector. Apart from upgrading facilities at the Ibom Specialist Hospital to meet originally intended standards, several secondary healthcare facilities have been remodeled, reconstructed or refurbished, and equipped enough to render affordable healthcare services to the people. As if the Governor knew the world will be hit with a major health challenge, many of the hospitals in the state have been upgraded to digitally handle their operations.

Beginning with strategic interventions in structural facilities at the St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua, Uyo, General Hospital, Etinan; General Hospital Ikono; General Hospital Iquita, Oron; General Hospital Ikot Okoro; General Hospital, Ituk Mbang, as well as Immanuel Hospital, Eket and Awa Comprehensive Hospital have all been turned around, courtesy of the purposeful leadership of Governor Emmanuel. A number of other health facilities are still undergoing transformation across the state. Also, construction of a 300-bed Isolation Centre in Ituk Mbang, to complement existing ones in Ikot Ekpene and Ibom Specialty Hospital.

Another notable, significant and futuristic investment in healthcare sector by Governor Udom Emmanuel is the Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Company. The factory, which is the largest in Africa, has the capacity to produce over 400 million syringes, expandable to 1Billion annually. It has not only created employment opportunities for youths, but has also made Akwa Ibom and Nigeria, exporter of syringes, thereby improving the nation’s economy in general. During its inauguration on September 23, 2017, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the project, described the initiator, Governor Emmanuel as an asset to the economic development of the country.

While the world lay comatose due to the global Coronavirus pandemic and the rising need for medical equipment, this great investment has ameliorated the impact on the populace, thus giving further credence to Governor Emmanuel’s visionary leadership.

With the Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Factory, the largest in Africa; the King's Flour Mill and several other companies spread across the state, Governor Emmanuel’s dream of industrializing the state has been a promise kept.
Given the deep insight, huge investment and enabling environment that Governor Udom Emmanuel has brought to bear in his industrialization strides in the State, the people of the fast growing and peaceful state can now look ahead to a better and more secured economic future.

At a time like this, when communities, cities, states and even nations are on lockdown, the major challenge confronting families is how to feed. With fast dwindling finances, families are in dire need of basic food items. As a people oriented-leader, Governor Emmanuel has commenced the provision of palliatives to the good people of AKwa Ibom State.
The palliatives of the Udom Emmanuel administration for the people include rice, garri, flour and other essential food items, to cushion the effect of the Quarantine and Restriction of Movement Regulations 2020.

It is imperative to mention that the flour, rice and garri that the administration is giving as relief materials distributed to the people, down to the village level, are all produced in Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom people are indeed blessed to have a leader in the mould of Governor Udom Emmanuel. Notwithstanding the gloom cast over the global economy, no thanks to COVID-19, Governor Emmanuel’s visionary leadership, through his robust industrialization agenda, had set Akwa Ibom on the path of socio-economic sustainability, particularly, for a time like this.
GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL IS TRULY A LEADER FOR A TIME LIKE THIS!

Babatope Ayotunde
wrote from Lagos

I read with sadness in my heart the bias analysis in Daily Post purpotedly written by a nameless writer on the caption: "Coronavirus in Nigeria: List of the Best and the Worst Performing Governors so far", in which the writer attempted to evaluate how each state governor in Nigeria is handling covid-19 pandemic in their respective states. After a careful study of the piece, I have come to the conclusion that the writer is not only deficient in facts and accurate data, but has sold his conscience to the devil.

As good as the caption may appear to sound, such piece is not only vague and shallow in content, but malicious, misleading and more of the figment of his imagination.

Even before we had the five reported cases in Akwa Ibom, Gov. Udom Emmanuel had proactively stepped in to put things in place, in case of any eventuality. Hospitals were furnished and isolation center prepared, before the recent construction of a facility to accomodate 300 beds, as isolation center. Medical kits have been provided including hand gloves and hand sanitizers. The Quarantine and Restriction of Movement Regulation has been signed and a total lockdown has been ordered in the state, as it's being recommended by The World Health Organization(WHO).

Not only this, palliative has been given to help cushion the effect of the lockdown on Akwa Ibom residents. What else do they want the governor to do? Where is the governor lagging behind?

It was glaringly clear that the NCDC did not take appropriate procedure in the announcement of the result of the sample sent to them by Akwa Ibom state government. There was a breach in the process, which the Managing Director of NCDC admitted. How would they expect the state government to react to such sensitive mistake?

This pandemic is of a global scale and there is no country or state that can claim to have been 100% ready for it.

For someone to sit in the corner of a room to concoct such fake analysis is to say the list, is criminal in nature. It is a crime against humanity and a mockery to the souls of those we have lost in the war, the world over. It appears as if the national lockdown has locked the brain and sense of reasoning of the writer who has seen nothing else in this world to write than such balderdash.

Gov. Emmanuel will not be deterred by such paid and poorly evaluated piece. He will continue to do his best to ensure that the state is protected, in line with the oath of office he took.

Stay safe and keep praying for Akwa Ibom State.

Source: Richard Peters

On Thursday, December 19, 2019, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel flagged-off the reconstruction of the moribund Science and Technology Park in Uyo amidst cheers from the host community and the people of the state.

The Blue Sea Science and Technology Park which is situated in five villages in Itu and two villages in Uyo Local Government Area, covers a stretch of 548-square-kilometer in the state.


The project which was initiated 13 years ago by the Victor Attah administration was stalled by the immediate past administration on grounds that its location is erosion prone, and that no matter the building erected there, it would be threatened.

However, the China Blue Sea International Holdings, after surveying the region and certifying it as most suitable for the edifice has assured that the same abandoned site which was said would be more costly to fix, than the cost of the project itself; will comprise a Technical University, Vocational Training Base, a High-Tech Building Materials Plant, a five-star hotel and a hospital.


From all indications, the project which will carry the design concept of leading science and technology, intelligence, foresight and ecology, will become of symbolic historical significance.

The decision by Gov. Udom Emmanuel to revisit the Science and Technology Park Project initiated in 2006 by the then governor, Arc Victor Attah is another well-thought-out initiative of Gov. Emmanuel to create an enabling environment that will situate Akwa Ibom strategically in the world's technological map. This project on completion will leave generations unborn in awe of the visionary disposition of a man who sees tomorrow.

Without any dispute, we are living in a world of technology. In fact, technology drives our world. Our economy, Banking system, Automobile industry, Agriculture, Medicine, Education, Fashion, Media, and many others are technology- dependent. Till the end of time, the world will still be sustained by technology and without which, life will be miserable.

A cursory look at this shows that the future of Akwa Ibom state is not only sealed, but we are on our way to creating a guaranteed destination for our children and youths.

Analysts have foreseen that the Ibom Blue Sea Science and Technology Park will bring jobs, employments and development to the people of the Area and as well promote the construction and transformation of the state power plant, Sea port and free trade zone when fully constructed.

This initiative is in line with Gov. Emmanuel's determination to make Akwa Ibom a tourist destination and project the state to the world. Investors are already trooping into the state to be a part of this generational blessing.

This is the kind of project that leaders of nations initiate for their countries and are celebrated throughout their lifetime, and Akwa Ibom is so blessed to have a governor who is not only technology-driven, but has a clear vision for the future of Akwa Ibom people.

For those who do not know and are still in the dark of what a Science Park portends for a nation, a science park is an infrastructure of the global knowledge economy which provides locations that foster innovation, development and commercialisation of technology where governments, universities and private companies can collaborate.

According to Link and Scott (2015), Science parks are commonly described as physical areas where multiple knowledge-intensive organisations and institutes co-locate and where innovation is formally and informally leveraged.
They differ from high-technology business districts in that they are more organized, planned, and managed and lead to commercialized products from research.
They also differ from industrial and business parks which focus on manufacturing and administration only.
Its benefits are numerous as it offers a number of shared resources ranging from programs to activities, uninterruptible power supply, telecommunications hubs, reception and security, management offices, bank offices, convention center, parking, and internal transportation; where one can shop at a stop.

This is so that knowledge can be shared, innovation promoted, and research outcomes progressed to viable commercial products.
For a nation, a Science park contributes to national economic development, stimulating the formation of new high-technology firms, attracting foreign investment and promoting exports., while a host community enjoys the presence of a science park in the area of job opportunity.

This is because people from all fields and skills are needed to assist the developers of technology to bring their work to commercial fruition.

From masons, to artisans, stone carvers, bricklayers, skilled and unskilled labourers, all forms of crafts are required in the make-up of the Park.

For example, sports facilities, restaurants, crèches or pleasant outdoor areas would require the inputs of vendors from within.

Notably, Science parks are found across the globe. Research has it that they are most common in developed countries like North America which has over 170 science parks.
For us in Nigeria, the Akwa Ibom situated Blue Sea Project is the first of its kind and will yield huge benefits if lauded and allowed to sail through.

The project, when completed, will boost our sagging economy which is its paramount essence.
It will provide abundant space for growth courtesy of its large outdoor spaces that facilitate business growth and expansion.

Comprising adequate office space, fully-equipped laboratories, proper storage and warehouse facilities, and high-quality conference rooms and meeting centers, organisations with limited funds and high preliminary expenses can benefit from these facilities.

As startups grow, they often require bigger offices and more facilities. Most technology parks provide ample space for business development.

A key advantage of the Blue Sea project is that it will be a consistent following stream of the latest technology equipped with high-speed broadband internet and telecommunication facilities that will make it easy to establish and manage a business.
Also, Science Parks come with a range of social amenities such as gyms, shopping centers, swimming pools, restaurants, recreational centres, nurseries for rest, workers’ and family recreation.

Furthermore, a Science Park is equipped with various security features for the protection of workers, properties and information.
To prevent data theft and vandalism, technology parks are equipped with state-of-the-art security features. From surveillance cameras to a network of security guards, these parks have several measures in place to reduce the likelihood of criminal activities.

With these juicy prospects, it is of cardinal importance that Akwaibomites key into the making of this emerging giant in the state which will not only upgrade Akwa Ibom on the pedals of industrialised states, but will as well seat Nigeria among developing nations.

Just as some leaders of thoughts has called for the protection of the project by the host communities, Akwa Ibom people should also ensure that the hitherto abandoned site which had become a beehive of criminal activities, returns to its intended state of prestige and tourism.
The Blue Sea project has come, let us make it stay.

Akwa Ibom people in particular, and Nigerians in general will ever live to be grateful to Gov. Emmanuel- A man who sees tomorrow and "seizes" it for his people.


Richard Peters is a public Affairs Analyst, writes in from Uyo.

...Promises quality representation

Ikot Edibon village, a rural urban area of Nsit Ubium today litted with wild celebration as sons and daughters of the area gathered to witness the euphoric empowerment and official opening of the constituency office of Hon. Otobong Bob,Member representing Nsit Ubium State Constituency.

The event herald with dance, jubilation and encomium from the people who could not hide their excitement. The women, youth and girls beautifully adorned in manificient regalia turned out in their large numbers to show their support for the house member.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Otobong expressed appreciation to the people for the support given him and the People's Democratic Party during the 2019 election.

He revealed that his six months in politics and office has prepared his mind and afforded him the capacity to serve Nsit Ubium people better by sponsoring bills and motions that will bring progressive development to the area.

On the essence of opening the liaison office in the area, Hon. Bob revealed that he was poised to bringing effective and qualitative representation, hence the need to create a link between his office and the people so that their yearnings and needs can be properly channelled and given rapt attention to.

He noted that the office will not only serve as an extension of the Nsit Ubium seat in the house of Assembly and but will form a strong bridge of continuity and hallmark of development, he maintained that his administration will effectively and efficiently touch the people.

In his remarks, the Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke eulogized Hon. Otobong Bob who succeeded him in the constituency as a tested and worthy lawmaker whose records and performances in the executive house is laudable.

Rt. Hon. Luke while described the constituency liaison office as a great initiative and a solution centre appreciated the people for their unfettered support for Hon. Bob. He urged them to always pray for the lawmaker and exhibit brotherhood which according to him will help to sustain the unity and love already existing in the area.

He appealed to the Akwa Ibom State Government to expedite all road constructions in the area as it is the only infrastructural benefits of the people for voting the Governor Udom at the governorship election.

Also, the political leader and former Senator representing the area, Senator Effiong Bob in his goodwill message charged the people to live in harmony and emulate all virtues of love as they celebrate the yuletide season.

On his part, the Chairman of the area, Hon. Udemeobong Bassey lauded the Nsit Ubium state house member for following the footprints of his predecessor, he maintained that the liaison office will act as quick response channel where the plight of the people will be heard.

In their separate messages, Otuekong Emmanuel Ibiok, Commissioner Local Government Service Commission; Mr Aniefiok Johnny, Chapter Chairman of PDP in Nsit Ubium; Otuekong Capt. Iniobong Ekong; Arch. Ime Ekpo, Commissioner Lands and Water Resources, applauded Hon. Bob for being a notable assemblyman with sterling leadership qualities and eye for development and prosperity of the area.

While rating the house member as a five star illustrious son who has shown love to the people across party lines, they expressed confidence that his performance so far in the house of Assembly will bring nothing but people oriented development to the area.

Highpoint of the event was the Commissioning of the constituency office by Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, empowerment items doled out to widows, Christmas hampers to all the constituents and pledges of cash, wrappers and rice.

In attendance were, Mr Udom Inoyo represented by Aniekan Bassey Willie, Chairmen of boards, traditional rulers, party stalwarts, Councillors, Mr Nsikak Willams, Managing Director Nsik Motors who was ably represented, women group, youth among others.

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Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has spoken out for the first time since the alleged attack on her life. The actress shared a video of the x-ray done on her head, showing what appears to be shrapnel in her head .

This comes shortly after blogger, Stella Dimoko Korkus broke the news of the attempt on her life.

Well, the actress has come out to speak on the attempt on her life. Sharing an x-ray of her skull with what appears to be shrapnel, she recounted the horrible experience with the alleged assassins.

She wrote:

“Undiluted grace will never stop to exist in my home,


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