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Two years after the Managing Director of NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere laid the foundation stone for the construction of a permanent NDDC State office in Uyo, the project has been abandoned and taken over by reptiles.

Funds earmarked to give Akwa Ibom a permanent NDDC state office have allegedly been diverted to fund the managing director's governorship election.

The project site located at Commercial Layout, Atan Offot, Uyo has been abandoned with workers complaining that neither the contractor who was awarded the contract nor any NDDC staff has visited the site in the past three months.

Workers at the site who spoke to our reporter said the contractor, Brett Nigeria Limited, has complained bitterly that since Ekere left after laying the foundation stone, no money has been released to his company for the job while officials of the commission insist money for the project was released and the contractor mobilised in full.

The NDDC office in the state is located in a rented apartment in Ewet Housing Estate.

In contrast, Ekere's predecessor, Ibim Semenitari, gave Rivers State a brand new NDDC state office in less than ten months in office as Acting MD while Akwa Ibom, which is the highest contributor to NDDC has no permanent state office even with an indigene of the state as Managing Director.

A Director of the Construction company handling the project lamented that the NDDC approved the release of the funds but Nsima Ekere diverted and converted the money to his personal use and all attempts to have audience with the NDDC boss towards resolving the financial crisis to enable the project kick off have been abortive.

He said that each time he goes to Mr Ekere's office or lodge to see him, his security aides insist Mr Ekere does not want to see him, a situation he said has affected the company's ability to continue with the project.

Contrary to Mr Ekere's claim of not having the support of the Akwa Ibom State Government, the land for the NDDC office Project was allocated by the State Government in early 2017 to support the state government's willingness to partner with the Commission for the good of the state.

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SHOCKING: N21.9b Akwa Ibom Money Disappears, Project Abandoned••• See who is fingered http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/shocking-n21-9b-akwa-ibom-money-disappears-project-abandoned%e2%80%a2%e2%80%a2%e2%80%a2-see-who-is-fingered/

The All Progressives Congress (APC), is at war with the the Akwa Ibom people for refusing to "welcome" and imbibe the tenets of an imported imperialistic political party in the state. The APC is a product of contradictions; a group of selfish, greedy, and self- serving politicians whose ultimate aim in politics is material aggrandizement and primitive accumulation of capital.

Professor Barry Hampe, a Political Scientist and one of the most reputable scholars in party politics puts paid on the features of a party that is people- oriented and ideology- driven: "A good political party, if such were possible, would have a clear political philosophy, consistent with governance in a democratic republic. It would attract members by the strength of that philosophy, rather than by modifying it to pander to special interest groups. Its members in office would focus on doing the people's work, including making compromise with members of other parties when necessary so that the perfect does not become the enemy of the good. It would stand for maximum personal liberty and economic reality. It would at all times strive to ensure that government is never any larger than it needs to be".

Flowing from this theoretical premise, it is crystal clear that the APC has failed Nigeria and Nigerians. The party was built on a cracked foundation and on a false substratum. Its leadership component understands nothing other than deepening the extractive and accumulative essence of the Nigerian state.

The APC led federal government has demonstrated to the whole world that he is unrepentantly alien to democratic norms, culture and practice. It directed the DSS invasion of the Akwa Ibom Governor's lodge to satisfy the exploitative instinct of its appendages allies in the state. The President has been unstatesmanly in dealing with perceived political foes- particularly those he believed have contributed in one way or the other to his numerous electoral failures since 1999 or his ouster as Head of State in 1985. The case of Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Col. Sambo Dasuki, Nnamdi Kanu, among others is familiar to Nigerians. It has been reported that President Buhari has flagrantly ignored court orders granting bail to Colonel Dasuki. Where then is the independence of the Judiciary, which is the beauty and fragrance of democracy? Is this APC's model of democracy?

Instead of constituting a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in the South African model, build confidence among the people and strengthen the institutional component of the state, the APC government is going about selective justice, annihilating only PDP members and sympathizers. The former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh and former PDP Chairman Haliru Bello, and recently, former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, are examples.

In Akwa Ibom State, the APC-led federal government has planted surrogates; men with questionable character and unquenched lust for power, as allies to entrench their extractive and subversive goals.
For instance, the choice of Nsima Ekere by the APC is to complete the reign of terror in Akwa Ibom and deepen primitive accumulation. Pundits have argued that Ekere’s blueprint is not only to decimate the population of Akwa Ibom through intimidation and killings as exemplified recently in his party’s congresses, but ultimately to “donate” Akwa Ibom and its resources to the Hausa/ Fulani imperialists and the Yoruba Capitalists under Bola Tinubu.

It has been posited that a little above 1000 Akwa Ibom people were openly and remotely murdered through 'the razor' of killers, kidnappers and armed gangs during the reign of terror in Akwa Ibom State. Although this figure appears huge and seemingly speculative to the writer, truth is, it was the black era in Akwa Ibom history from which the state hasn't recovered.


It begs to ask, who the pivots of APC in Akwa Ibom State are. It's either those who were disgraced from office for their excessive accumulative instinct, those who wished they could live from the treasury of the state , those who had lost touch with their people at the grassroots and needed a platform to re-launch their career, and those whose overbearing quest for power put them on a collision course with the political system.

Another very glaring feature of these political gladiators is that they represent an "unholy alliance," "amalgam of opposites"- those who hitherto had one personality or ego crisis with each other, but engaged in an extra-ordinarily fragile union, to vent their personal misgivings and anger against the political system, mainly because they either could not win at the PDP primaries or were not lost out in the Fiefdom of the immediate- past administration.

On April 11, 2015, the All Progressives Congress was roundly rejected by the people of the state in the ballots. While the ruling PDP scored over 996,079 votes, the APC had a paltry 89,865 votes. By possible extrapolation, the APC was roundly defeated and secured less than ten percent of the total votes at the polls.

The people of Akwa Ibom prefer the PDP and the Divine Mandate as represented by Governor Udom Emmanuel. As I’d noted in another treatise, God chooses a leader and gives to every society the kind and genre of leader it deserves. I also used an example of Saul who misrepresented God's benevolence and chose to play - god. That was why when the glory of God departed from Saul, he began to have some degree of insanity which ensued till the day he died (1 Samuel 18: 10). Does this not justify the commonly used axiom that "he whom the gods want to destroy, they first make mad"?

The people realized that leadership is the soul and ultimate driver of development and needed a leader who could deepen the infrastructural revolution in the state through the creation of jobs, amelioration of poverty and reduction of social inequalities hence the emergence of Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as fourth democratically elected governor of Akwa Ibom State.

The Divine Mandate is a social contract between Governor Emmanuel and the people of Akwa Ibom State, whose resolve is unruffled, irrespective of the antics , intrigues and propaganda of the opposition APC in the state, which has deployed a conspiracy theory aimed at upstaging the status quo in the state. Their alliance with the foreign power elite was perfected with the engagement of surrogates for the purpose of smearing the character of the purveyor of the people’s mandate, Governor Udom Emmanuel.

APC's current battle with the Akwa Ibom people is geared towards desecrating and demonizing the Governor and ultimately destroying the goodwill which he has garnered ; an indisputable asset for the political, social and economic emancipation of the state.

The APC is fully aware that, with the degree of goodwill at the disposal of Governor Emmanuel and the proportion of support by both 'the productive elders' and the youth of the state (optimum population), the governor can always have his way in enacting and executing good policies for the wellbeing of the people.

A political party whose ideology is antithetical to justice and equity is to say the least, anti- people . The APC failed the litmus test when in 2015, it vehemently opposed zoning- an egalitarian political culture which the Akwa Ibom people enthroned in the state, and crowned it with the search, adoption and support for the tuskbearer of the Divine Mandate, Governor Udom Emmanuel.

The people of Akwa Ibom see APC's incursion as typified in the impending verbal and online debate as a battle to save the soul of the state from the "spirits of doom"- the fallen angels.

Winston Churchill also amplified the importance of resolve, political will and timely intervention to avoid unanticipated consequences by asserting that, “If you will not fight for right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory is sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves.”

The battle between the APC and the Akwa Ibom people is to the people, "the battle of life"- which the people must fight to safeguard its God-given resources from external incursion ( Tinubu, Buhari, Oshiomhole, etc, and internal collaborators). It is the battle for the soul of Akwa Ibom, which the people must rise to the occasion!

Uwemedimoh Umanah, a Diplomatic Scholar, Peace & Conflict/Development/Public Affairs Expert, writes in this piece from Uyo

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THE WAR BETWEEN APC AND THE AKWA IBOM PEOPLE (2) http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/the-war-between-apc-and-the-akwa-ibom-people-2/

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, has charged the University of Uyo management team to re-jig the institution's science curriculum to bridge the technological gap and enhance the economic  growth of the nation.

The Governor who was was among dignitaries at the 24th Convocation Ceremony of the University, pointed out that Nigerian Universities have a role in achieving sustainable democracy, explaining that producing graduates vested in science and technology  would contribute to economic development which, would in turn, strengthened democracy.

According to the Governor, "Democracy and Economic growth work hand in hand, democracy cannot flourish without the corresponding economic growth and prosperity. In as much as liberal sciences remain the defining blocks of understanding the realities of our social relations, we should begin to tailor our curriculum around the areas of science and technology".

While donating N100m to enhance development projects in the institution, he commended the governing council and staff of the University for maintaining the passion for academic  excellence which the institution is known for, asserting that Uniuyo has become one of the most sought-after tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He congratulated the graduands on their success,  and urged them to exhibit the glowing tendencies inculcated in them during their study at the University, hoping that the knowledge they acquired would place them in advantaged positions to successfully compete with their contemporaries while projecting them as worthy ambassadors of their institution.

He reteirated his administration's commitment to qualitative education, saying that it is one of the cardinal responsibilities of the state government and maintained that the huge investment in the education sector is justified as a social debt to the people.

The Governor restated that Primary and Secondary School education remains free in Akwa Ibom State, noting that students in tertiary institutions are also accommodated in generous grants from the state government and acknowledged his administration's efforts at providing conducive learning environment for pupils and students in public schools. 

He said that it was his believe that students in public schools  should be given the same educational opportunity as their contemporaries in the private schools, indicating that it was the conviction that prompted the huge expense and employment of qualitative teachers for public educational institutions in the state.

The Convocation Ceremony, preceded with a Lecture on the theme, "Creating a World-class University For A Vibrant Nigerian Economy and Sustainable Democracy", held at the Institution's Convocation Arena, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, Uyo.

A total of 4,539 graduands were awarded various Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas, comprising 631 Higher Degrees, 3,678 First Degrees and 230 Diplomas and Certificates.

The University also conferred a Post-humus Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine on Dr. Ann Ward, an Irish Missionary who devoted 50 years of her life at Saint Luke's Hospital, Anua, to saving the lives of women with pelvic deformities caused by complicated births and later built the Vesico-Vaginal Fistula, VVF, Centre at Mbribit Itam, Akwa Ibom State, which became the sole centre for obstetric fistula operations in the South South and South East of Nigeria.

Presenting his address, the Vice Chancellor, VC, of the University, Professor Enefiok Essien, said that the ceremony was the second to be organized during his tenure, having held the first last year, saying that it has afforded him the opportunity to assess his progress as well as project into the second half of his administration as the VC of the institution. 

Professor Essien hinted that shortly after assuming office in 2015, the University, under his leadership, embarked on completion of physical development  projects initiated by the former VC and execution of new ones, including the construction of a new office complex for the Department of Communication Arts, at the Main Campus of the University.

The VC further rolled out other infrastructure  development projects undertaken in the University, expressing appreciation to Governor Emmanuel and wife, Martha, for initiating the ongoing construction of a world-class Engineering Complex, funded by Exxonmobil and constructing and equipping of an Arts Gallery of international standard, the Professor Stella Idiong Arts Gallery, which was commissioned in the University, by the Governor, early this year.

He also acknowledged that the University has received full accreditation for all its courses, following two streams of visits by teams from the National Universities Commission, NUC, between the last convocation and the present, emphasizing, "I can announce with pleasure that the University has a hundred percent accreditation status for all its programmes".

Essien noted the improvement in the welfare of staff of the institution, the peaceful disposition of the Staff and Student Unions of the University as well as the appointments, awards and recognition accorded members of the University community, applauding the graduating students on their successful completion of academic pursuits in the institution. 

Other dignitaries at the occasion included the representative of the President of Nigeria, I. U. Yakasai, the State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, the Chancellor of the University, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Adamu Maje, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Austin Awujo, former Governor of the state, Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga, the Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, who received the posthumous doctorate award on Dr. Ann Ward, Mr. Sean Hoy, the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem and members of the State Executive Council.

Evelyn-A. B. Ibanga (Govt. House)

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GOV EMMANUEL CHARGES UNIUYO ON SCIENCE AND TECH CURRICULUM ...Donates N100m for devt projects
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/gov-emmanuel-charges-uniuyo-on-science-and-tech-curriculum-donates-n100m-for-devt-projects/

As Nigeria's longest serving leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday declared support for Governor Udom Emmanuel. In his words, "God is a God of Continuity. Since he created the world. I always say to myself and to my family, If something is good, keep it. Children of God, you have a good product in your hand and if I have a good product in my hand, I will not change it, I will keep it. Governor Udom Emmanuel is a good product, let's have him for continuity."


 Here are 30 reasons to buttress Obasanjo's call for continuity


1. In less than 4 years, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has delivered good governance, life touching projects, peace, political cohesion, rededicated the state to God and managed a depressing recession. 


2. Statistics shows that Akwa Ibom is second on the table of the few states in Nigeria that attract foreign investors. The industrialization agenda is blooming with the Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing Factory, the largest on the continent and the Metering Solutions Factory, 9 other industries are running.


3. The Jubilee Syringe Factory was Commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on September 23,2017 produces One million syringes daily. The syringe Factory currently employs at least 100 Akwa Ibom people, who were trained in Turkey with just five experts working there. Currently, more Akwa Ibom youths are abroad undergoing training and will return to boost the manpower needs of the company, as the factory looks to expand in future...Amazed by this development, Vice President Osinbajo, who is of the APC said Governor Udom Emmanuel is a clever Governor.


4. Gov Emmanuel has  procured & distributed free text books & other educational materials; pay subventions to public primary & secondary schools; pays over N600 million WAEC fees for our children in public secondary schools annually.


5. Governor Emmanuel has upgraded the Akwa Ibom State College of Arts & Science, Nung Ukim, Ikono to a College of Science and Technology. As well as provide significant support for the establishment of the Nigerian Navy School in Oruk Anam and Army School in Etinan.


6. As we speak there are Local Government Areas that have not known road construction in the last ten years, some since they were born. They now have completed or ongoing road projects.


The people of Itie Ikpe, Nkana Itie Ikpe, Ikpe Ikot Nkon, Obotme, Ukpakon, Edem Urua, Ikwueme, Okpoto, Ikpanya in Akwa Ibom State did not dream that in their lifetime, they will have a tarred road take them home. Since they were born, the Ikpe Ikot Nkon - Obotme - Arochukwu road is the first tarred road in the axis.


Our brothers in Abia State are so happy, from Amuvi, Asaga, Obinkita, Ibom, Ututu to Ihechiowa, the story is the same, there is a tarred road now linking Akwa Ibom to Abia State. 


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...AMEM?


7. Work is on-going in the following projects: the 11,00 hectares coconut plantation; and 16,000 hectares cassava plantation in 15 LGA’s. Youths numbering 450 have been trained in cocoa maintenance, shedding and pruning and they are using these skills to grow cocoa all over the state. We have also subsidized fertilizers and we have given oil palm & cocoa seedlings to farmers all over the State. Other projects include the Akwa Prime Hatchery, which produces 10,000 day old chicks weekly, the cultivation of over 100 hectares of rice, and the Free Improved Corn seed distribution program for farmers.



8. Akwa United football Club, for the first time in over twenty years of her existence was inspired to fourth position on the National League table under the Udom Emmanuel led administration.


9. Akwa United played her maiden international tournament, the CAF Confederations Cup following the Dakkada philosophy the new management of the club put together by Governor Udom Emmanuel imbibed.


10. Akwa United won her first ever major trophy in 2016 after Governor Udom Emmanuel repositioned the club carting away the FA Cup. Akwa United made history by winning the maiden Aiteo Cup in 2017 is currently playing Continental football this year 2018 at the well maintained Godswill Akpabio international stadium.


11. The second Akwa Ibom Youths Sports  Festival just started after the very successful maiden edition where all Secondary schools are expected to participate giving a window for talent hunt. Over 10,000 kids playing in more than 20 sports.


12. Eket Stadium is currently under construction in fulfillment of Governor Emmanuel's campaign pledge. The artificial Turf and all modern fittings needed to build the Eket Stadium and revamp the Uyo Township Stadium have been delivered and received by the State government.


13. Governor Emmanuel has built a sports complex at West Itam Secondary school opposite the NNPC Mega station along Uyo Ikot Ekpene Road. 9 more to go.


14. The female team of Akwa Ibom State, Ibom Angels made it to the FA Cup final and finished second twice, which is tremendous improvement on her past records.


15. There is a revival of our football supporters culture as more and more enthusiasts are trooping to the stadium to watch live matches since Governor Emmanuel took over.


Governor Udom Emmanuel is working and achieving so much success in developing our sports sector in less than three years.


16. Governor Udom Emmaniel is currently undertaking the construction of over 50  roads in the Uyo metropolis and environs.


Akpaube Close, Akpa Ube Lane off IBB Avenue, Ekperi Close by Akpaube, Idak Ukpa Street, off Aka Etinan Road, Afaha Atai village crescent road, in lbesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, Vision close in Nsukara Offot, Udotong Ubo Lane, Akparen Street, Nung Atai Street leading to Christian Secondary Commercial School, Ibiono Lane, Unit D line in Ewet Housing Estate, Ediye Samuel Street, off Edet Akpan Avenue, 12.Akpan Ndem Street by Ewet Housing Estate, Unit G Line in Ewet Housing Estate, Eden Udo Close, roads around Atan Offot from Aka Etinan to the back of the State Secretariat and another spur to Goodluck Jonathan Boulevard, Ring roads 2 now wear a new look.


17. Information Drive was completed and commissioned, Cornelia Corneli College Uyo were constructed and commissioned, the Nsikak Eduok Avenue by Oron road, Edet Akpan Avenue intersection flooding has been conquered as Governor Udom Emmanuel completed an underground tunnel from Edet Akpan Avenue through Udo Udoma Avenue linking it to the Tropicana drainage, down into Obot idim Ibesikpo stream as the outfall.


18. The construction of the 3.5km Ring Road 2 project is also ongoing extending from the dead end of Udo Udoma Avenue across Aka community through Afaha Offot to link up Abak Road. You should know that road.


19. Two days after taking his oath of office to Governor Udom Emmanuel paid a visit to the 78 years old Premier St. Luke's Hospital Anua. As a dividend of that working visit, a New Administrative Storey building block named after Dr Ann Ward was built and Commissioned by Governor Udom Emmanuel.


20. Two other buildings were completely renovated including the Gynecology block and the Male block. Internal roads in the Anua hospital were tarred and the perimeter fence renovated. All these achieved in a record 70 days in office.


21. The Etinan General Hospital has been completely rehabilitated, upgraded, and equipped with modern hi tech  health care facilities.


22. The Ikono General Hospital has been overhauled, refurbished, repositioned and upgraded for efficient secondary Healthcare delivery.


23. The Ituk Mbang General Hospital has been remodeled and upgraded courtesy of Governor Udom Emmanuel. 


24. Considerable medical supplies and consumables were distributed to General hospitals including Immanuel Hospital Eket.


25. The 4.6km School of Arts and Science Road Nung Ukim Ikono has been completed with side drains and is ready for commissioning. The Gully Erosion that threatened to completely destroy the major access road linking Ikono and Ini has been arrested by the Udom Emmanuel administration.


26. 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 and the 4.0km Mbiatok - Ekritam - Mbiaya Uruan road, criss crossing Ita Uruan, Ikpa and Mbiakong villages is steadily advancing.


27. 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 is in the works. 


28. No Governor in the current class can stand shoulder-to - shoulder with Governor Udom Emmanuel for roads constructed amidst the terrible economic recession Nigeria is enmeshed in. Governor Emmanuel's administration is currently building five dualized roads to completely link up the entire State.


29. The dual carriage  20km Ekom Iman - Etinan road traversing Ikot Oku Ikono - Asuna, Ishiet Erong, Etinan Urban to the roundabout by Etinan Institute. Then the next stretch of 29.0km Etinan - Ndon Eyo road, also dualized, extending through Ekpene Ukpa, Efa, Mbioto, Ikot Oku Ekanem, Awa, Mkpok to Ndon Eyo.


30. The dualization of the 14.5km Uyo - Oron Road (Airport Road - Okopedi Oron - Oron Road by East West Road) cutting across Ekpene Ukim, Ikot Asua, Ikot Etieidung, Nung Atai Eta, and Okopedi Okobo in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas.


31. The 13.5km Okopedi Okobo - Oron Road proceeding from Nung Atai Eta, Itak, Uyatie, Edeghi Awa Ikpi, Otti Oro and Uya Oro villages in Okobo and Oron Local Government Areas.


32. The 23. 5km Eket-Etinan Road with three bridges is progressing and cuts across Etinan Urban, Afaha Nsit, Ndiya, Itreto, Okon Eket, to Eket Urban by Okpongkong Bridge.


33. The 19.5km Eket ibeno road which opened up access from Marina Junction Eket to Edebok, Esit Urua, Mkpanak and Ukpenekang  villages which has been commissioned by Governor Udom Emmanuel.



34. Governor Udom Emmanuel is also continuing the inherited dualization of the 25 km Uyo - Ikot Ekpene Road and is determined to complete it.


35. Obot Akara and Oruk Anam Local and Areas just got their first first major Roads in decades. The 6.4km Nto Edino - Ekwere Azu Road linking Mbiaso and Nto Edino villages to Ekwere Azu border community of Abia State has been commissioned. Two bridges to replace the collapsed ancient of days bridge on that road is complete. Trade, Commerce and social interactions between the two States is now in full trot.


36. The construction of 42. 195km Ikot Ekaide - Ikot Okoro - Ikot Ibiritam - Ekeffe - Ikot Akpan Afaha Road sections 1&2, linking Oruk Anam to Ukanafun and the East West Road is on course.


37. Another 28km Abak Nsekhe - Ikot Akpa Nkuk - Ikot Etim - Ikot Ikara joining up to Ikot Ibiritam, also in Oruk Anam has been awarded and work has begun on that road giving Oruk Anam a sense of inclusion and belonging.


 38. Emmanuel has continued to give premium coverage for Education, even in the face of the harsh economy, facilitating the advent of three new Secondary Schools in the State.


The Nigerian Navy Military school (NNMS), Ikot Ntuen, Oruk Anam Local Government Area is set for commissioning.


The newly established Army Command Science Secondary School in Efa, Etinan Local Government Area, which was refurbished and equipped to replace  the Salvation Army Secondary School. 


The Model Girls Secondary School, Ikot Ekang, Abak Local Government Area which Governor Emmanuel commissioned and which has since commenced operation.


39. There is also the Obio Akpa campus of the Akwa Ibom State University, in Oruk Anam, where six major projects commissioned by the governor include: a Digital Language Library, a commercial farm palm oil mill, a commercial farm feeds mill, vegetable screen house, Ultra Modern Mass Communication Studios and a magnificent Arts Theatre. 


40. The entire stretch of internal and access roads in the Obio Akpa campus are under construction complete with side drains.


41. The College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government is recording a massive face lift, as access roads are done. Governor Emmanuel is committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for learning by boosting infrastructure in the tertiary institutions.


42. The ultra modern Administrative Block in Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden was commissioned by Governor Udom Emmanuel and the construction of internal and access Roads have commenced in the Permanent site of AKSU in Mkpat Enin


43. The University of Uyo just got her first Arts Gallery building courtesy of the first family to honour the memory of Late Prince Bernard Sampson Idiong and Professor Stella Idiong, parents of Her Excellency, Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel.


44. The Udom Emmanuel administration has sustained the free and compulsory education from Pre Primary to Senior Secondary 3, and undertakes payment of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, fees and running into hundreds of millions for all indigent students.


45. As part of the State’s people-oriented programme free eye care and treatment programme was carried out across the State, in conjunction with MTN Foundation at Ibom Hall. At that programme, 15,350 people were screened for various eye diseases, 1,150 eye surgeries performed, and 2,000 eye glasses distributed free of charge. This program was carried out through FEYReP, the signature programme of the governor’s wife, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel.


46. In pursuit of animal protein sufficiency Akwa Prime Hatchery with a capacity to deliver 540,000 day old chick per month was constructed and is still producing.


47. Salaries of government workers are paid within a month and government is touching every sector in many remarkable ways.


48. Akwa Ibom is a peaceful state. The Governor been committed to peace building, banning all cults, pulling out militants from the buses and investing the security of the state.


49. In less than 4 years , over 10 factories have birthed in Akwa Ibom State for the first time since state creation.


50. Traders have billions of naira as revolving loan to boost businesses, entrepreneurship and stimulate economic growth.


There are several more reasons why Akwa Ibom people agree that indeed Governor Udom Emmanuel should continue the good work till 2023. 

Source:
50 REASONS OBASANJO ENDORSED GOV UDOM EMMANUEL FOR SECOND TERM http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/50-reasons-obasanjo-endorsed-gov-udom-emmanuel-for-second-term/

Akwa Ibom is PDP

Udom till 2023

By: Ndifreke P. Akpan (Govt House)

Governor Udom Emmanuel has pointed out that he would love God to give him the kind of successor he had been to his predecessor in office.

Mr Emmanuel who spoke when he worshipped with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at Qua Iboe Church, Uyo said, “I stand in the pulpit as a Christian to say, when it is my time, may God give me the kind of successor I have been to my predecessor.”   

Apparently reacting to speculations that he may have been too hard against Senator Godswill Akpabio, Governor Emmanuel, attested that when he leaves office in 2023, he would be very happy to receive from his successor, the same measure of treatment he meted on his predecessor.

“The Bible says, in all these things we are more than conquerors. The Bible says in Deuteronomy, that the Lord would not hearken unto Balak, and all he meant for evil, God turned it into blessings for me.”

Describing Obasanjo as his Political father, Mr. Emmanuel predicted that his visit to Akwa Ibom, signifies more developments for the state and for the country.

“I can say that the visit is a solidarity visit of a political father to his son.”

Speaking, former President Obasanjo said, Governor Udom Emmanuel has performed well and deserves to be re-elected to continue to do more.
"Children of God, we have a good product (Udom Emmanuel) and there is no need for change. He is a true child of God and he will fear not and will stand still, so please Akwa Ibom people continue to stand with him".

Obasanjo said he was in the state to congratulate the Governor for performing well, maintaining that, “we should be celebrating Good Leadership.

Chief Obasanjo said, “the prayer he has just prayed touched me, and you really have to be sure of yourself, you have to be a man of God, you have to be a Christian, a strong believer to be able to say, God, provide for me a successor that will do to me what I have done for my predecessor.”

The ex-president who described God as a God of Continuity posited that, “ I always say to myself and to my family, if something is good, keep it. Children of God, you have a good product in your hand and if I have a good product in my hand, i will not change it, I will keep it."

He labelled Governor Emmanuel as a good product, asserting that, "this is a good product, let's have him for continuity.
Children of God, I can assure you, the Governor has no fear, he will stand still, please stand with him and he will take you to the Promised Land.”

Speaking on the theme: "Fear not, Stand Still",  Rev Ibup Emah urged people to desist from being derailed by fear.

He said that fear can reduce anybody to a status that Satan can easily conquer, adding that, "anyone who fears God has no reason to fear man."

Defining courage as the resistance to fear,  Pastor Emah said that despite the circumstance, God is always ready to fight the battle of his people.

The Church Service was attended by Wife of the Governor, Deaconess Martha Udom Emmanuel, Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Moses Ekpo, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr. Onofiok Luke, Former Governor and the DG of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation, Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga, Former Governor of Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, members of the National Assembly, members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council as well as a crowd of worshippers.

Read and See more Pictures Here:
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/2023-i-want-a-successor-who-will-treat-me-as-i-treated-akpabio-governor-emmanuel/

AKwa Ibom state government and the PDP candidate for the 2019 gubernatorial elections presents running mate to the PDP caucus.

In a breakfast meeting held today in Akwa Ibom state Government House ,Gov. Udom Emmanuel presented H.E. Mr. Moses Ekpo who holds sway as his deputy in the current Government as his running Mate for the 2019 governorship election.

Speaking to the PDP state working committee and her caucus, Gov. Udom Emmanuel stated clearly that his choice of Mr. Moses Ekpo as his running mate for the 2019 elections is based on the cool level headedness of Mr. Moses Ekpo.

The Governor further noted that Mr. Moses Ekpo is a team player,committed party man,humble and given to the divine mandate project and most importantly a partner in defending the mandate of the Akwa Ibom people as entrusted to him to deliver the gains of democracy to the state.

The PDP stakeholders in an ambience filled with joy and tranquility accepted the candidacy of Mr. Moses Ekpo as Gov. Udom's running mate trusting the Akwa Ibom state PDP leader, Gov. Udom Emmanuel to be just and convicted of his decisions to choose Mr. Ekpo as his running mate.

It should be recalled that ever since the inception of Udom led government Mr. Moses Ekpo who is from the Annang Extract and a citizen from the Ikot Ekpene senatorial district represents justice and fairness to stabilise the political dynamics of this present government in the last three years.

Having served the state and the government in such a remarkable way, Governor Udom Emanuel thought it wise that it is ideal to have Mr. Ekpo run second term with him till 2023 as his deputy.

Responding to the kind gestures of the governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo thanked the Governor for his magnanimity in finding him privileged to serve the good people of Akwa Ibom state till 2023.

Mr. Ekpo reiterated that he has in the last years enjoyed a very healthy and robust working relationship with Governor Udom Emmanuel,stressing that H. E. Gov. Udom is a technocrat blessed with divine set of leadership skills steering the wheels of governance to the good of the people.

Still in his remarks, Deputy Governor Moses Ekpo pointed it clear that Gov. Udom's victory at the 2019 governorship poll is already a success being that Gov. Udom is the most acceptable candidate for the hilltop Mansion till 2023 and that Udom's score card in delivering people's oriented projects to his people speaks volume of him.

Source:
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/governor-udom-emmanuel-present-running-mate-for-2019-gubernatorial-elections/

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Akwa Ibom state PDP under the chairmanship of Obong Paul Ekpo, popularly called PAUL POLITICS conducts one of the most transparent and peaceful primaries in the country.

Source:
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/photos-from-pdp-federal-house-of-representatives-primaries-in-akwa-ibom-state/

Akwa Ibom state PDP under the chairmanship of Obong Paul Ekpo, popularly called PAUL POLITICS conducts one of the most transparent and peaceful primaries election in the country.

Source:
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/photos-from-pdp-federal-house-of-representatives-primaries-in-akwa-ibom-state/

So far, two persons have been confirmed dead in Akwa Ibom APC primaries.

~Disoriented presidential aide bites Udoedeghe’s hand to escape !

The Akwa Ibom State APC Governorship primary opened on Sunday on a bloody note following an exchange of blows between Senator J.J. Udoedeghe and Senator Ita Enang at the party’s Secretariat along Ikot Ekpene road in Uyo.

Trouble started when officials and materials meant for the primary arrived the Akwa Ibom International Airport, AKIA, Uyo, on board a chartered flight allegedly owned by APC National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu. The materials were from the airport moved to the party secretariat in Uyo, accompanied by party chieftains and security forces.

The materials had barely arrived the party office when Senator Ita Enang in connivance with Senator Godswill Akpabio, started making moves to hijack materials, a move that was vehemently resisted by Udoedeghe. An angry Enang was alleged to have pushed Udoedeghe in the process, a move that sparked tension forcing Udoedeghe to warn the presidential aide against any attempt to rig the process.

Moves by Ita Enang to divert the materials through the back door infuriated Udoedeghe who allegedly slapped Enang. This was followed with severe punches on the Ibiono born Senator. In disorientation, Enang who was battling to escape the cold hands of hot blows, held Udoedeghe’s hands and bit it before fleeing to escape.
Unknown to Ita Enang, youth loyal to Udoedgehe had before now deflated Enang’s car, making his attempt to escape from the party office difficult. It took spirited effort by security agents in the convoy of the Managing Director of the NDDC, Nsima Ekere, to whisk Enang to safety.

Speaking to newsmen, Senator Udoedeghe who is one of the Governorship aspirant accused Ita Enang of being a betrayer. He insisted that he will resist any attempt to rig the primary, harping that all aspirants be allowed to go to the field to test their popularity as anything short of that will be unacceptable to him.
“They say they are popular. They have been boasting how they will use money to win but I have the people. Why come to the party secretariat with thugs using bullet proof vests if you are popular? Let’s go to the field and allow the people decide who they want”, he said.

Efforts to get the reaction of Ita Enang proved abortive. His media aide, Essien Inyang also declined comments when asked of the incidence by reporters. Unconfirmed reports say Ita Enang was receiving medical attention at an undisclosed medical facility. The state APC publicity secretary, Mr Nkereuwem Enyongekere did not also pick his calls or responded to text messages sent to his phone on the matter.

Source;
2019: Bloody APC Gov primary: Udoedeghe slaps Ita Enang over attempt to hijack materials

http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/2019-bloody-apc-gov-primary-udoedeghe-slaps-ita-enang-over-attempt-to-hijack-materials/

BLOOD BATH, AS AKWA IBOM APC GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARIES END IN VIOLENCE;

-AKPABIO, NSIMA EKERE WARSAW HAS STARTED.

- UDOEDEGHE ASSAULTS ITA ENANG AS APC GUBER PRIMARIES END IN STALEMATE

- APC GUBER PRIMARY: NSIMA EKERE'S THUGS DESTROY POLICE VAN AT AFAHA OFFOT PRIMARY SCHOOL, CART AWAY ELECTION MATERIALS.

The Governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has ended in a stalemate.

The party had agreed on direct primary format to chose its flagbearer to represent the party in next year's governorship elections.

According to reports, party chieftains had gathered at the state party secretariat along Ikot Ekpene road to fine tune last minute preparations and collection of materials.

An argument ensued between the Senior Special Assistant to President Mohammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang and former Minister of State, FCT, Senator John Akpan Udoedeghe which led to exchange of blows.

Eyewitnesses said Udoedeghe held senator Ita Enang by the shirt and unleashed a slap on his right cheek before attempting to kick him on the thigh. Enang however remained calm as party chieftains intervened in the exchange.

Udoedehe, an aspirant accused Enang of conniving with Senator Akpabio and NDDC MD, Nsima Ekere to hijack materials meant for distribution to ward centres and instead presenting fake materials.

Meanwhile, reports say that at about 3pm, gunshots were heard at Primary school, Afaha Offot, Uyo and materials taken away by gunmen.

Atleast 2 people were feared dead after gunshots were also heard near the APC state secretariat along Ikot Ekpene road, Uyo.

The party is yet to make the formal announcements on the stalemate.


Source;
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/blood-bath-as-akwa-ibom-apc-gubernatorial-primaries-end-in-violence/

About last week with Engr. Mfreke Udonkang, head publisher www.akwaibomdaily.com.ng

blackpanda:
You wailers are pathetic. Posting lies and false information.

Obviously that is a political event and not ifas shrine. That is the Presidents official pics in the background, drinks on the table and akpabio is obviously making a speech. Who goes diabolical with a microfone in hand

Dumbos

You probably don't have what to say!

Maybe you are blind to see a sitting governor's picture torn and and placed on two different Bibles with kolanut, knife and hot gin

udemzyudex:
Back then, they use to say pictures don't tell lies, that's not the case anymore.
In fact pictures can be use to destroy lives.

I have this feeling that the pic was Photoshoped.

Photoshop you say?
Why did he cut it and placed on a Bible?
Is the kolanut also a Photoshop?

IPOBrep:
You don't have proof.

This to me is a misinterpretation of a harmless pix.

That doesn't seem like udom Emmanuel.
Turn the pix upside down and look at it closely.
Pay attention to the shape of the head.
Udom wears glasses in almost all his official pix

Bros that's Governor Udom Emmanuel, don't say what you don't know

Chai

This one weak me

Just as he promised to make Akwa Ibom uncomfortable for anyone who stands on the way of satisfying his greed, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commenced the actualization of his War saw threats using diabolic means against Governor Udom Emmanuel.

The ex-governor and former senate minority leader, who swore on the unseen grave of Hitler, that he will deliver A'Ibom to the APC even if it warrants promoting genocide in the state, is allegedly consulting several traditionalist and wise-men to commune with the gods in other to end the 2019 political tussle in his favour.

The Question now is, IS GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL SAFE?
Two different bibles..

A picture of Gov. Udom Emmanuel cut into two and placed in the two different bibles..

A plate containing 2 kolanuts.

A white handkerchief...

A chair covered with white cloth..

Soft drink and a bottle of water..

A moulded idol behind him..

Forks and table knives..

Dressed on a black and black with a black cap to match..

My people, if this isn't diabolic what then is?

The rainmaker that APC contracted yesterday in Uyo

The rainmaker that APC contracted yesterday in Uyo

Some international artistes invited and promoted, on Saturday shunned a youths prayer endorsement rally in support of the governorship aspiration of Mr Nsima Ekere, and President Muhammadu Buhari in Uyo.

Popular comedians AY and Clint De Drunk, reportedly returned N10m participation fee, and returned to Lagos, after discovering that the event they were invited, was nothing short of a political rally to promote President Buhari's re-election and Mr Nsima Ekere's governorship aspiration.

Despite the wide publicity and campaigns, the artistes turn down all known overtures and shunned the prayer rally.

With the action of promoted artistes, homeboys David Sunday and Solototo had a field day under the rains.

However, the few fans who went to stadium immediately left the venue once the heard that the international stars were no longer available.

This left the hired crowd numbering over 4,000 who were reportedly brought in from neighbouring states, with nothing exciting to watch under the torrential downpour.

Several pictures and media reports indicate that these imported crowd later laid siege on the house of the NDDC MD, Mr Nsima Ekere at Ewet Housing Estate, threatening to vandalise it, following the failure od the organisers to pay them their agreed allowances.

Source:
AY, Clint Return N10m, Shun Rally for NDDC MD http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/ay-clint-return-n10m-shun-rally-for-nddc-md/

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All national stars invited and promoted, on Saturday shunned the APC Youths prayer endorsement rally in support of the governorship aspiration of Mr Nsima Ekere, and President Muhammadu Buhari in Uyo.

Despite the wide publicity and campaigns, the artistes turn down the invitation and shunned the prayer rally.

Ace Comedians AY, Clint d drunk among others were nowhere to be found throughout the ceremony, leaving homeboy David Sunday and Solototo to have a field day under the event occasioned by low turnout and torrential rains.

An inside source told our reporter that the organisers had approached the international stars told them it was a church event, and once they discovered it was a political rally in disguise against Governor Emmanuel,they turn their back on the organisers insupport of Mr Udom Emmanuel.

Source:
http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/ay-clint-de-drunk-others-shun-buhari-ekeres-prayer-rally/

According to a social media user that goes by the name DjSanto Johnson, two police officers were spotted at a Bet9ja shop trying to stake

Here’s what he wrote

#BreakingNews
Biko what’s the difference between yahoo yahoo and Bet9ja ??
This officers should be arrested immediately…

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Country Hard: Two Nigerian Police officers Resort To Sport Betting http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/country-hard-two-nigerian-police-officers-resort-to-sport-betting/

Governor Udom Emmanuel has urged aspirants showing interest in his seat to first tell Akwa Ibom people how they are making good use of their current public offices to the benefit of the people of the state.

Speaking with Government House reporters shortly on arrival from official engagements at the Ibom International Airport, Governor Emmanuel dismissed the All Progressives Congress in the state, saying they don't sound like people with any genuine agenda for the state.

Apparently ruing the failure of the NDDC under the headship of Mr Nsima Ekere to execute any tangible project in Akwa Ibom in the last three years, Governor Emmanuel quipped, "If those they want to bring control budgets of nine states and all the IOCs and you are in Akwa Ibom, you've been here over how many years now, we've not seen even a kilometre of road commissioned with such mongoose sum of money, so what will they now do when they pledged to do 4 years?

He dismissed the promise of a one term by the APC promoters, saying, "in four years, how many investors will you talk to? So how many of those factories will arrive for our people to work in?"

He urged his opponents to, "tell Akwa Ibom people what are they going to do for Akwa Ibom. I have never heard that for once."

The Governor said anyone who controls all the monies of the International Oil Companies, two percent of their budgets plus budgets of 9 states and you don't have a kilometre of road to show. Even the village you come from, there is no transformer, So what magic will you perform?"

Governor Emmanuel said his administration can show a lot that he has done in the state in the last three years, and it would be appropriate to also have a glimpse of the programmes and ideas they are bringing to the table.

"It is not a time for story telling. Let's look at whether people are coming to loot the little that we have or they are actually coming to add value," Mr. Emmanuel added.

The Governor who was impressed with the number of aspirants gunning for the country's number one plum job on the platform of his party, said it was an indication that the PDP was the most sought after party which has the solutions to the myriads of problems plaguing the country.

"I want to believe, at the end of the day, whoever we will bring out as a candidate should have a whole lot of solutions to the problems in this country.

SOURCE:
GOVERNOR EMMANUEL CARPETS APC, NDDC'S ABYSMAL SHOWING IN AKWA IBOM http://akwaibomdaily.com.ng/governor-emmanuel-carpets-apc-nddcs-abysmal-showing-in-akwa-ibom/