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Is That time of the year, as our favorite season is coming soon. Are you Thinking of Educative, Exciting and fun things to do?

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"I no Sabi to beg person for money, I hustle for money"

"No Sleeping till am Successful"

Some of the few lines in the song that will surely inspire you.

Abasieyene Ekong, popularly known as Hofishal Sounds comes through with an amazing tune as we approach the festive season in Eket.

Carefully listening to the tune, you will surely be inspired by some powerful quotes while dancing hard to the hard beat produced by Hofishal himself.

Hofishal Sounds who triples as a Music Producer and Blogger is surely aiming at becoming a 'Jack of all trade' in the Entertainment Industry.

The song, 'Oil City Party' is surely one that will get you moving your body, but... critically analyzing the song, which is my work, here comes the rating;

Lyrical Power: 7/10
Audio Quality: 9/10

So what are you wating for,
Download song via
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/10/30/song-review-hofishal-sounds-oil-city-party/

Lol. Bad mouth.

yyba:
he is the captain of akwa united football club

Successful Business tycoon.

jetwonder:
who is AKAN Udofia ?

Lol

myqel:
Happy to see that the PDP convention is going on fine...pls can we have more colorful pictures of the event, to serve as hope to the masses that, come 2023, this present wicked and directionless APC party will be booted out of power in our great country, Nigeria

#Come, let us rescue Nigeria together

Loyalty or Royalty? �

paltielx:
Wow FTC, i don't like seeing bussiness men in politics. I heard Udom is giving Loyalty that office. Akwa ibom isong o

A frontline aspirant for the governorship seat in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Akan Udofia, caused a major stir at the PDP National Convention on Saturday, October 30, 2021, when he stormed the Eagle Square venue against some negative speculations to the contrary.

Prior to the billionaire’s significant entrance to the PDP Convention, there were also some wild doubts as to his membership of the party.

However, led by a retinue of supporters to the Akwa Ibom stand,
the strategic entrance the GMD of Decison Group of Companies took some Akwa Ibom delegates at the convention by surprise, with many rushing to exchange pleasantries with him.

Most of his supporters, dressed in black or white “Akan Udofia” T-shirts, sang and danced to herald the frontline contender. Most of the songs centered on the hitherto silent humanitarian efforts of the aspirant.

Aside from the “AKProsperity” umbrellas displayed by Udofia’s supporters, there were others used by the food vendors right from the entrance of the Eagle Square.

Udofia’s banners conspicuously displayed around the venue also proclaimed the expected prosperity to be ushered into Akwa Ibom by the international businessman.

Udofia, displaying his trade mark humility, went round paying homage to prominent politicians at the venue, including the state Governor.

At the VIP stand, where he eventually sat with Governor Udom Emmanuel, the two prominent sons of Akwa Ibom state were seen engaging in animated discussion, apparently centering on how to improve the social and economic fortunes of the state.

Addressing some Akwa Ibom people in Abuja later, Udofia promised to focus on tourism, human development and economic empowerment.

Udofia who grew his father’s company from a 15-member establishment to 4,700 global concern, said he has the pedigree to change the economic fortunes of Akwa Ibom state by bringing in his relevant foreign partners.
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/10/30/akan-udofia-storms-pdp-convention/

SONG + VIDEO REVIEW: AniJamz #ChopAm

Aniebiet Double James” popularly known as AniJamz hails from Akwa Ibom State.

His latest song 'Chop Am' features rising Stars, Bravado ( Manlike Brav ) & Feelingz Mbu

The visual premiered on MTV Base , Hit TV and other stations.

The video was shot in Uyo, Nigeria and directed by Elyshotit starring Ikpa Udo & @LJ Saviooor.

Initially, I am not a kind of Music Analyst that drums fanfare or accolades on people anyhow.

First I watched 'Chop Am' on MTV base, then on Hit TV again, I started hearing in on local Radio stations and streets was catching the vibes.

So I was curious and decided to take a critical study of this cool jam and why Ani decides to invest in it so much.

First, The song talks about the 'Walkaholic Spirit' of Akwa Ibom youths with big dreams of buying their mother cars, house etc.

He went on to state that every youth is not too small to live a good life, drive good cars, etc.

and then, at the end he added, Please after this hard hustle, don't forget to 'Chop Am'.

in other words, when you work, make sure to chop too.

afterall, All work without flexxing, makes Anijamz a dull boy.

Lyrical Rating: 6:10
Audio Production Rating: 7/10
Video Rating: 9/10

So what are you waiting for, join the league of 'Chop Am' fans now and support our own to grow bigger.

Like Anijamz YouTube Channel via

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy-mQSsSukw

https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/10/26/song-review-anijamz-chop-am/

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One of the leading contenders for the governorship seat in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Akan Udofia, has assured his teeming supporters of his plan to change the economic fortunes of the state, once given the opportunity.

Udofia told some critical PDP stakeholders from all the senatorial districts of the state that he recently signed partnership documents with some foreign companies in Dubai to established their factories soon in Akwa Ibom state.

The gathering had past national and state legislators led by some ex-speakers; former council chairmen and other functionaries; ward leaders; senior politicians, former aides to governors, women mobilizers, among others.

The international business mogul who brought them a message of hope, said if he could grow his father’s company, Desicon Engineering, from a 15-member concern to a global brand with 4,700 staff, he can also grow the economy of the state.

While stating that his focus will be on improving and strengthening the economy, Udofia stressed that he was out to contest to the very end, insisting that nobody can buy him out.

According to him, once the citizens have been rightly empowered, the society can take its rightful position as even insecurity will reduce to the minimum. He pledged to carry everyone along in his government, should he be given the chance.

Udofia commended Gov Udom Emmanuel on the strides taken so
far but promised to do the entire Akwa Ibom proud by improving on the governor’s foundation and initiating more laudable schemes.

Speakers at the event were blunt but assured Udofia of their support, in the confidence that by the recent legislative proposal of direct primaries, all of them may soon be delegates.

They were full of appreciation to the Senate, stating that the move towards returning powers to the people will seriously check imposition of mediocre on the polity.

Many of them praised Udofia for his hitherto quiet efforts at assisting subsequent governments in the state, championing various social services, including free medical outreaches, building of schools and hostels, churches and dishing out startups to some small business owners.

#AkProsperity!
#Ak
#AkwaIbomTwitter

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Afigh Iwaad Ekid partners Adiaha Obong Foundation in Women Empowerment, donates over N200,000 to best graduands (pictures)

OBONGIWAAD HON. ETIENNE BOB FULFILLS HIS PROMISES TO AFIGH IWAAD EKID/COMMUNITY WOMEN BY DONATING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE BEST FOUR (4) GRADUATING TRAINEES AS PART OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

The Women Skill Acquisition Training, Organized by AFIGH IWAAD EKID and facilitated by ADIAHAOBONG FOUNDATION, ended on Saturday 18th, September 2021, with Presentation of Certificates and Award Ceremony.

As part of his Administration's determination to add value to human life, the Int'l President of Afigh Iwaad Ekid, ObongIwaad Etienne Bob finally put a smile on the face of EKID WOMEN, by keeping to the promise he made to the women during his campaign era.

ObongIwaad Bob who presented certificates to all the participants of the women training, expressed his heart satisfaction of God's Grace for him to be able to positively add value to the women of Afigh Iwaad Ekid and our communities as well.

He used the occasion to appreciate all the women who took the bold step to learn a skill that will help them be of great support to their husbands, children, family, and even their communities.

Whereas, The President General, appealed to Oil and Gas giants, Corporate Organizations, Government and Stakeholders, to Support Afigh Iwaad Ekid via Capacity Building Programs, in a bit to positively and gainfully engage the Youths and Women of EKID NATION to help curtail restiveness in our communities...

In a brief remark, the Director General of AdiahaObong Foundation, Dr. Mfon-ete Michael, thanked the present leadership of Afigh Iwaad Ekid for the partnership and of the good initiatives for the women.

She therefore used the medium to encourage the women, by adopting all the teenagers who took part in the training, under the AdiahaObong Foundation's Teenage Outreach Initiative, to train them for free as part of her support to Afigh Iwaad Ekid. Not only that, she further gave opportunity to other women who are still interested to upgrade their skills to take advantage of the AdiahaObong Foundation 50% discount Tuition Fees, in any skill of their choosing...

BELOW ARE THE BENEFICIARIES OF AFIGH IWAAD EKID WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT 2021.

1. CATERING 1:
Cake, PuffPuff, ChinChin

Beneficiary: EKPA NTIENSE EKPA

2. CATERING 2:
Zobo, Cocktail, Kunu

Beneficiary: EKAETTE EMMANUEL JOSHUA

3. EVENT MANAGEMENT:
Simple Hall Decoration

Beneficiary: NSE KOKO ODUNGIDE

4. PRODUCTION:
Perfume, Liquid Soap, AirFreshener

Beneficiary: SIFON ESOP OKON

A TOTAL OF 67 WOMEN WERE TRAINED BY AFIGH IWAAD EKID, INCLUDING 8 TEENAGERS.

Enjoy the pictures below;
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/09/19/afigh-iwaad-ekid-partners-adiaha-obong-foundation-in-women-empowerment-donates-over-n200000-to-best-graduands/

…Celebrates 3yrs of operations/Achievement with launch of Angency logo and website


The Akwa Ibom state Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) has pledged to up its ante in protecting the State environment.

This was the position of the Agency’s Board Chairman, Prince Akpan Ikim on Monday, September 6, 2021, when he gave a detailed analysis of the Agency’s achievments in the past three years of his administration.


Ikim who recalled the lapses observed in the Board’s activities prior to his appointment, noted that “the reconstitution of AKSEPWMA was borne out of the vision of the Governor for a safer, cleaner and sustainable environment for all, which has allowed for industrialization and investment opportunities to thrive” and that “the years from 2018 to date have not only witnessed a speed-of-light progression of activities, but a time line hall-marked in commitment to the duty of transforming the Akwa Ibom State Environment, through global best practices and cutting-edge approaches on environmental management, to the arousal of national and international applause.

The lapses he said, included: environmental contamination, flooding, poor vegetation control, blocked drainages, ineffective waste disposal system, leading to environment-related illnesses and an inconducive environment generally.

He however lauded the efforts and initiatives of his men as well as the cooperation of Akwa Ibomites in the successes recorded by the AKSEPWMA so far.

“Through our operational models and initiatives, in these three years, Akwa Ibom State has emerged the Cleanest State back to back for years: 2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively. This achievement is a rare feat for the state since its creation in 1987. And it is hitherto attributable to the effort the agency has conceived in its in-time”.

He listed the achievements of the Agency to include:
the wealth from waste initiative;
a positive increment in vegetation control clicks; managing and ensuring the sustainability of dumpsites; enabling community participation in waste management;
repeal of environmental laws; introduction of the greater Akwa Ibom clean-up campaign and fortifying the environment against the infection and spread of covid-19 and post covid-19 battles.

Some public places decontaminated according to Prince Ikim are: DSS Headquarters, Uyo;
Doctors Mess, Uyo;
Isolation Center, Uyo;
Ibom Specialty Hospital, Uyo; UUTH mortuary; Doctor’s quarters, UUTH;
Emmanuel Hospital, Eket; Cottage Hospital, Urua Inyang, Ika LGA;
General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene; Ambulances at Ibom Specialty Hospital;
Govt. House;
Akwa Ibom NUJ Secretariat Complex;
Ministry of Local Government; SSG’s office and still counting.

Going forward, the Chairman, AKSEPWMA informed the media of the introduction of the Special Sanitation corps, Market sanitation corps, Community sanitation corps, Clean-up club in schools, and AKSEPWMA enforcement unit to ensure the effectiveness of environmental sanitation across various facets of the society.

Also to be sustained is the House-to-House Waste Management Initiative already practiced by the Agency at Ewet    housing and Shelter Afrique Housing Estates, with 10 additional compacting trucks to be stationed within the estates.

According to Ikim, the trucks which were donated as a reward to the Agency by the NDDC for emerging the cleanest state in Nigeria back to back, will serve as a means of boosting the revenue base of the state.

“We have procured and deployed 20 out of 6000 litres of dump stirs waste receptacles by the agency to transfer stations within Uyo Capital City. In the years to come, we will continue to work with States, stakeholders, and local leaders to identify, aid, and empower areas most strained by Environmental challenges”, he stated.

Highlights of the event was the presentation of the first-ever AKSEPWMA logo and the assessment of the vehicles donated by NDDC by members of the press.

The AKSEPWMA was established in the year 2000 by a Parliamentary Act; AKWA IBOM STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY LAW Cap 47, LAWS OF AKWA IBOM STATE. After its establishment, the agency went through a period of gestation for 18 years till 2018 when the Prince Ikim-led administration came on board.

The reconstitution of AKSEPWMA, according to its Board Chairman, reaffirmed the right of Akwa Ibomites to breathe freely, live in an uncontaminated land and have a safe, green and healthy Environment.
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/09/07/akwa-ibom-environmental-agency-pledges-commitment-to-environment-protection/

'Ekid Youths Union' hold inaugural Congress amids last minutes frustration attempt from Ekid People's Union (Pictures)

...Union Members Strategize on Career Counseling Session with Secondary School students.

...youths inclusion in Community Decisions, Empowerment and Community Development.


Ekid Youths Union, a non-partisan, Youth Advocacy group in Ekid Nation has concluded it's 1st Congress tagged;
*Strengthening Youth Engagement for Community Development in Ekid Nation.*

Event which held on Sun. 26th Aug. 2021, had some high profile Ekid Indigenes in attendance.

Top on the list was;
Obong Samuel Attang, the Attah of Ekid;
Mr Henry Christopher,
A 'Process Automation Engineer' and Current President, Rotary Club of Nigeria, Eket groove.

The president of the Union, Akparawa Ekemini David, in his welcome address, Highlighted the visions and goals of the Union, stating the various high marked achievements of the Union in the past 5 months of operations which ranges from right agitations for justice for women selling at Udua Nka market, appeal for the revitalization of the market, call for road construction in Ekid and the representation of Ekid nation and presentation of memorandum onbehalf of Ekid people, at the 2021 National Assembly Constitutional review committee while also calling on more Ekid Sons & Daughters to take up leadership roles in the Union.

Obong Atang in his charge, encouraged the Youths to pay attention and be actively involved in all developments in their Communities, seek knowledge from persons who had sacrificed and served Ekid nation effectively, learn to follow up issues of Ekid people legally as youths and stand their grounds for the fight for the betterment of Ekid land.

He charged the Union to be legally backed up because fierce opposition will always come, while promising to always support the group with all possible documents at his disposal.

He charged the group not to mind detractors while going about it's civil duties for the betterment of Ekid Nation.

The second speaker for the day, Mr Henry Christopher, who spoke on the topic;
*Oil and Gas, Youths Development Goals*, charged the youths to develop themselves in relevant careers while awaiting opportunities.

He reiterated that no oil company means bad to every Community they enter, but it's the Community owners that frustrates the efforts of the companies in bringing development to the Communities.

He encouraged 'Ekid Youths Union' to be legally backed as well and focus on only just causes that will portray the Union in positive lights.


Several youths from different Communities in Ekid Nation attended and made valid Contributions towards the progress of Ekid Nation.

Vital points were made during the general session and was duly noted by the union as Union is set to embark on different Community Services soon.



UdoAkagha Inyang
(Secretary General, EYU)
More pictures @ �
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/09/01/ekid-youths-union-hold-inaugural-congress-amids-last-minutes-frustration-attempt-from-ekid-peoples-union/

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There was no sex Sha. Lol.

hybrid11:
I'm keeping her in the house, she's making white money happy
That night they both connected via sex eh

These are the reasons we should all stand behind Queen Mercy Atang in our bid to keep her in BBNaija House.


So the Big Question, Why Queen?

1. QUEEN IS A PHILANTHROPIST
She has promised to use most part of the money she's winning in the Big Brother House to expand her Philanthropic gestures.
Even when she had little, she set up 'Queen Mercy Atang Foundation'.
An NGO that caters for the basic needs of rural people in Akwa Ibom State.

2. QUEEN IS A PROUD AKWA IBOM DAUGHTER
Ever since she entered the #BBNaija House, she has never stopped at anything in her efforts to promoting the Akwa Ibom brand.
She speaks about Akwa Ibom Proudly.


3. QUEEN IS A GOOD COOK
This too is evident in how she has become the only housemate to join Whitemoney in the Kitchen to make food available for other house members.
This she does gladly not minding if she had a misunderstanding with anyone or she's up for eviction.
QUEEN is the true meaning of;
Akwa Ibomites can cook!


4. QUEEN IS LIVELY & FUN
Queen Mercy has been the live of the party ever since she stepped into the house.


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Queen is the password for this week.

Let's protect her.

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We are glad to announce activities of the first ever IBOM ENTERTAINMENT WEEK coming up in September.

Come one, come all, let's make history together
More activities via
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/08/12/ibom-entertainment-week-2021-organizers-announce-lineup-of-activities/

...clamour support for all Akwa Ibom Big Brother Housemates

The Special Assistant to Governor on Entertainment Industry, Mr David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 held a meeting with representatives of different sectors of the entertainment industry in the state.

Utang Akwa Ibom briefed them on the planned IBOM ENTERTAINMENT WEEK and reiterated the need to support all Akwa Ibom indigenes in the Big Brother Naija SHINE YA EYE house.

He said their presence in the house means the efforts of Governor Udom Emmanuel in inspiring our people to greatness is not wasted, as we dominate in all areas of human endeavour from Governance, Entrepreneurship, Sports to Aviation and Entertainment.
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/08/12/gov-udoms-aide-parleys-entertainment-stakeholders/

Abeg no kill me with laugh�

Harrykn:
.....front page. The make sense pass 10k for best graduating student of 4-6 years

Meflyn Anwana is a Gospel artiste with stage name, Lyn and had songs that went even outside the shores of Nigeria.

So let's say, she is a great entertainer.

Few years later, Lyn would become Mrs Meflyn Anwana (via marriage) and would be favoured by the Administration of Gov. Udom Emmanuel and appointed as Special Assistant to the Governor.

In Governor Udom's second term, Mrs Anwana was drafted to the Entreprenueral unit and that's how she started carrying Entreprenuers in her heart with passion.

Meflyn Anwana’s Entrepreneur first class story prize

The Meflyn Anwana Entrepreneur First Class Story Prize is a competition initiated by Mrs Meflyn for entrepreneurs with prizes comprising of Cash, Publicity, Marketing, Mentoring, Networking and Business linkages.

As an online platform that finds extraordinary young entrepreneurs who are proffering solutions across a wide spectrum of industries. The platform provided opportunities and support to young entrepreneurs as they use their talents to serve others by driving social investments for societal advancements.

The competition Identified young entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and Africa.

Enabled business linkages for at least 50,000 entrepreneurs onboarded via collaborations.

Featured these young entrepreneurs on the website and other forums with their stories and exposed them to opportunities of investments by Angel investors, Venture capitalists etc.

MeflynAnwana is building a dynamic online community of individuals in the African technology ecosystem, entrepreneurs, investors and thought-leaders, presenting industry expertise panels, venture development programs and impactful mentorship.

The entrepreneurs with the top three highest number of page views and engagement emerged as Winners and ceremony was organized where Entreprenueral stories were shared and cash rewards given.

The prizes were;
Gold Prize N200,000
Silver Prize N150,000
Bronze Prize N100,000


On the award day, league of Entrepreneurs who have benefited from the MeFLyn Anwana Entrepreneurial first class Story Ads came out in number and poured out their heart full of gratitude to the deserving woman and how the story has gained them visibility that their sales increased and some won contracts lasting for a year and hoping to get renewed, and how many have had more workers to pay, taking some more people off the street and more apprentices to train in their field of work...

It was an amazing moment on the 6th day of August 2021

Congratulations to the winners.

More Pictures via
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/08/12/meflyn-anwana-entreprenuers-first-class-story-competition-winners-receive-cash-prizes/

Real fire in the House as #AkwaIbom Star Queen steps out this morning.

Even the sunshine lost its ray when she appears.

Who the Breeeeet !!!!!!����

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I always try to remember that I am a work in progress.

It is life's journey that matters and the turns I take will determine how much progress I make.

You see, I am unique in my gifts and the purpose I was created for.

When I get to heaven at the end of my journey, I will not be asked what gifts He gave me, but what I did with them.

Each one of us is a work in progress, with a mission and purpose to fulfill that is uniquely ours.

Keep that in mind as you move on in life, won't you?

As our kids grow from toddlers to kindergarteners to preteens and teens,a funny thing happens. Our focus shifts. We no longer worry so much about just keeping them alive.

Instead, as they slowly but surely become more independent, we think about what kind of people they’ll become.

Our hope is that our kids will learn to live out good qualities like honesty, humility, trust, courage, patience, and forgiveness.

That is the same scenario playing out in Akwa Ibom State.

When Arc. Obong Victor Attah became the governor of this relatively unknown, unpopular state;
even it's citizens were identified as Calabar people;
even it's citizens were ashamed of being identified as Akwa Ibom people and also ashamed of identifying with fellow Akwa Ibom indigenes outside;
we were ashamed of our dialect, names, and even Culture.

Arc. Obong Victor Attah came in with some lovely roadmaps to redesigning Akwa Ibom into a modern 21st century state that will be befitting of an oil producing state.

Obong Attah is the Architect of Uyo Master Plan;

Initiated the Ibom international Airport with a hanger and maintenance facility;

Initiated Ibom power plant project even before Rivers and Lagos States government contemplated and copied;

Obong Attah laid the foundation of Akwa Ibom State University;

Inspired the birth of Ibom Ship building yard, and the world class five Star Le Meridien Hotel and golf resort , the best in Nigeria (With 18 holes golf Course and 9 holes practice pitch);

The recreation Centre , Ibom plaza was also his brain child;

Obong Attah upgraded Uyo from a mere State Capital to a city with Excellent dualized Roads and modern facilities;

Obong Attah reactivated Champion Breweries;

Obong Attah initiated the design for a deep-sea port at Ibaka;

Obong Attah won the 13% derivation, during the battle of the onshore/offshore oil dichotomy, which brought about improved inflow of funds to the state;

After Obong Victor Attah left Office, Dr. Godswill Akpabio took over and completed almost all, if not all the Victor Attah initiated projects and went further to initiate more road dualization projects in other towns like Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim and others.

Obong Godswill Akpabio initiated the plan of an International Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, and that stadium today plays host to Akwa UTD home games.

Akwa UTD went on to win the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title in barely 25years of it's creation.

And then came Mr Udom Emmanuel, the Mr Industrialization of our time.

I must say that I didn't really like this man from day one, but as God will have it, slowly, he's proving his mantle;
from the numerous industries he has wooed into the states like;
Ibom Air;
Syringe Factory;
Electricity Metering Company;
Ibom deep Seaport;
Federal University of Technology;

and even went further on Infrastructural developments like;
the Dakkada Towers;
more road dualization in other towns like in Eket Senatorial District and Uyo Axis as well.

and many others

I must confess that God has really made it in a way that among all the succeeding governors, none has thought it to abandon projects initiated by the previous administration.

if any, just a few.

But now, what is our role in helping our State maintain this momentum?

Here’s something important to remember as you consider:
God has made each one of us in His image, with the ability to live with integrity and demonstrate His character to others.

Apostle Paul said that when we follow God and make choices that honor Him, our actions will actually show the evidence — that other people will be able to see the proof of what God is doing in our land.

Paul referred to that evidence, or proof, as the “fruit of the Spirit.”

Paul wrote:

The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself (Galatians 5:22-23a NIV).

When it’s hard for us to be patient on any administrator of this state because we want what we want now now, . . . don’t worry.

Akwa Ibom is a work in progress.

When you seem to be worried about the state of no jobs in the state... take a deep breath.

Akwa Ibom State is a work in progress.

Just like we came from being addressed as 'Calabar People', to now being known proudly as 'Akwa Ibom people'

Akwa Ibom State is a Work in Progress.

No Governor can do it all on his own, We all need each other's help, encouragement and support.

It can be tempting to want everything about Akwa Ibom to happen immediately,

But Space, time, right men in office, our contributory efforts, positive criticism.

At times A leader may not impress us at the start, but towards the end, his light starts shining.

Just remember, Akwa Ibom is a work in progress!

Udo-Akagha Inyang (Peasy)
(21st Century Traditionalist writing from Akpene Village in Afaha Ekid Community, Eket LGA,. Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria)

05082021

https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/08/05/akwa-ibom-state-is-a-work-in-progress/

In Akwa Ibom State, the rescheduled All Progressives Congress (APC) Congresses have have failed to take off as anarchy and confusion reigns supreme.

The Congress is meant to elect officers of the Party at the Ward levels across the country save for states where the party hierarchy says will hold on later dates.

At the Akwa Ibom State secretariat of the party located on Ikot Ekpene road in the heart of Uyo, a motley crowd of party members were seen loitering around and outside the gates which were locked from within. Bonfires have been set and the flags razed by angry party men. As at the time of this report, the gates had been forced open while officials have vanished from sight.

From reports, materials meant for the Congresses were clandestinely released to members of Congress Committees who are known supporters of Senator John Udoedehe. Senator Udoedehe is the National Secretary of the Caretaker Committee/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the party. His ambition to become Governor of Akwa Ibom State on the Party's ticket is an open secret. The Uyo-born politician has been recently described by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as "a serial Governorship aspirant". He is seen as a force to be reckoned with within the party given his position and grassroots appeal.

Today's event has confirmed long-held fears in some quarters that the exercise will not be free and fair given the Senator's vaulting ambition.

It is believed that the materials which are strictly in the hands of the Senator's cronies, may have been filled and returned with predetermined names that will form the base structure at the Ward level in the event of primaries.

While uneasy calm continues to hover around the legality of the Caretaker Committee led by Governor Mai Buni of Yobe State, the days and weeks ahead will surely hold interesting moments.

Cc @Lalastica
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https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/07/31/apc-congresses-fail-to-hold-in-akwa-ibom-as-state-party-office-vandalized/

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So sad.

donbachi:
The billionaire in other parts of the world,are chasing knowledge.naija own dey chase money.

Americans and europeans,are building lives.while,africans are living lives.

The world is moving ahead,bringing solutions to problems.making life easy.while,nigerians are going backwards creating problems out of problems.

WHILE THE WORLD IS EXPLORING, INVENTING AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, NIGERIANS ARE IN PRAYER HOUSES CONSUMING WHILE AWAITING THE SOON COMING OF JESUS

When the World Richest men like Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos , Elon Musk are exploring the Space, Mars for new inventions, Nigerians are sleeping in Prayer houses with 'Jesus is coming very soon' & 'God will Help Us' mentality.

LET ME STATE THIS CLEARLY;
Even if Jesus is to come very soon, clergy men should stop using that phrase, along with 'Hell Fire is very hot and a forever tormenting place' to scare people into giving their life to Christ because that is not true Repentance.

True Repentance is born out of a convicted heart that truly, God is Love and that can only be achieved when the people see God's love all over you (Matt. 5:16).

Even @ 70, Richard Branson (CEO, Virgin Galactic ), Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon.com ), Elon Musk (CEO of SpaceX ) are exploring the Space, Mars to create possible new inventions.

That is using God's wisdom to open up more knowledge for betterment of life, thereby creating more employment and opportunities.

That is a POWERFUL LOVE that Nigeria is far from understanding.

WHILE THE WORLD IS DISCOVERING, NIGERIANS ARE shamelessly CONSUMING even after leaving their respective Prayer Houses/Churches�

Las Las, am beginning to think that Nigerians are not God's descendants, maybe we are a descendant of another god and perhaps, the god is angry that we've abandoned him, while even the God of Isreal is denying us too.

Are we even from Isreal or any White nation that we claim this their 'white' God even more than the original owners? �
(I might be wrong though �)

But if you think we are, please when next you pray, just speak in tongues because sincerely speaking, NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW NIGERIA's PROBLEM again.

Just be speaking in tongues and the God who actually understands our problem will give us Divine insight/knowledge to solve them.

Sincerely, Nigeria needs men with divine knowledge and insight to turn thing around for good.

ASK YOURSELF, CAN I BE THE ONE GOD WILL USE TO CHANGE NIGERIA'S FORTUNE FOR GOOD?

Or you are ok joining the bandwagon?

Am totally confident that Nigeria is blessed with Natural Resources and also Human Resources to turn things for good.

It may tarry, the bad eggs might be there for a while, but sooner or later, I feel FRESH AIR blowing across our Country soon.

If you believe in that last paragraph, then start working on yourself today, you may just be one of the CHANGE AGENTS GOD IS PREPARING AS AN INSTRUMENT TO CHANGE OUR COUNTRY FOR GOOD.

USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, ENGLAND, CHINA, UAE, MALAYSIA, Israel etc.
All these great nations don't have leaders with two heads,
They simply have leaders with LOVE and ready to develop their nation for the betterment of all.

Nigeria can also get there.
JUST THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.

GOD BLESS US ALL WITH THE REQUIRED WISDOM NEEDED FOR THIS MASSIVELY REQUIRED CHANGE, AMEN.


I remain,
Udo-Akagha (Peasy) Inyang
(21st Century Traditionalist & Techprenuer)

[center]RE: LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON CONSTITUTION OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF NDDC: ORON UNION AND SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT

Alhaji Mohammadu Buhari,
The President and Commander in Chief, Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Aso Rock, Abuja.

It has become necessary to react to the “ADVERTORIAL” by Oron Union carried in THE POST WEEKDAY newspaper of 14th July 2021 titled “ An open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari Re: Constitution of the
Management of Board of NDDC: Setting the Records Straight”.

The purpose of this response is to avail interested members of the public the opportunity to assess the issues at stake and decide for themselves whether or not Oron Union has “set the records straight” as
she would want the public to believe. It would be recalled that on 7th July 2021 Ekid People’s Union wrote an open letter to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari in their bid
to make a case for appointment of her indigenes into, the yet to be constituted Management Board of the NDDC. The letter urged Mr. President to respect the criteria for appointments into the Board as
provided for by the NDDC Establishment Act 2000. Ekid Union noted that in the NDDC Act 2000, provision has been made for rotation of the positions to the Board among member States as well as the core oil
producing Local Government Areas of the constituent States of the commission.

Mention was specifically made that the Presidency did not follow the law
in the appointment of the Executive Director, Finance and Administration (EDFA) into the last Interim Board, neither was the
moral persuasion that presented itself at that time taken into consideration. Their argument is that the EDFA position should have gone to somebody from Eket Local Government Area that has not produced any Board or Representative member, since the inception of NDDC in 2000 till now, instead of someone from Okobo Local Government Area; or in the alternative an indigene of Esit Eket Local Government Area should have been considered to compensate for the
loss of Mr. Ibanga Etang from Esit Eket Local Government Area, the immediate past occupant of the office who died untimely in active service.

From the simple but civilly worded letter of request to Mr. President by the Ekid Union for appointment of her indigenes into the NDDC Board, Oron Union has come up with a reply that raised so many issues; some of which must be addressed in order to guide the unsuspecting public from being misled, considering the fact that Oron Union is a very outstanding and formidable ethnic union in Nigeria, thus there is that temptation to take all she says as an absolute truth.

While, it is agreed that Oro Nation or what is politically referred to as Oron Federal Constituency consists of the five (5) Local Government Areas of Mbo, Okobo, Oron, Urue Offong Oruko and Udung Uko it is
incorrect to tag these 5 Local Government Areas as littoral or coastal areas they do not directly abort the Atlantic Coastline. They may be regarded as shoreline Local Government Areas. The second issue is that it is absolutely untrue that the five (5) Oro Nation Local Government Areas are the largest oil/gas producing community accounting for over eighty percent (80%) of Akwa Ibom State oil production figure to the Federal purse.

The implication from this Oron Union’s postulation is an attempt to cajole
and misled the public to believing that Ibeno Local Government Area, Eket Local Government Area, Esit Eket Local Government Area, Onna Local Government Area, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area and Eastern Obolo Local Government Area that

are known and associated with the prolific oil wells of the Niger Delta
Basin are accountable to only less than twenty percent (20%) of the
Akwa Ibom State total oil output.
Why was it necessary for Oron Union to use the Federal Constituency
as the basis for reporting on the quantum of oil production in Akwa Ibom
State whereas the DPR reports with the Local Government Area as the
basic unit? If we were to go by this logic, it can as well be stated that
Uyo Federal Constituency is oil bearing, because Uruan Local Government
Area, a component part of the Constituency, is oil bearing. It is therefore untrue and misleading for Oron Union to describe all the five Local Government Areas of the Oron Constituency as oil/gas producing.
The record with the DPR does not say so. The report of the Revenue
Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC, 2000) recognized the following Local Government Areas as oil producing in Akwa Ibom State, they are: Ibeno, Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin and Mbo Local Government Areas.

Each entity has her quantum of oil production attached, and it would be ridiculous to think or expect any sensible person to believe that Mbo Local Government Area alone would have an oil production figure higher than the figures of the other seven(7) Local Government Areas combined, as Oron Union has repeatedly stated. It is also very unfortunate that the

Oron Union believes that the Resolution of the National Assembly as the one passed on 16th May, 2012 can turn an oil bearing or a non oil bearing community to an oil producing community. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) as amended has not given the Legislative body the authority to do so. The powers to decide on the status of a community as to whether such is oil producing or not reside with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), who are working in concert with the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

What purpose did conveying the Resolution passed by the National Assembly recognizing Oron Federal Constituency as oil producing community to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the
Governor of Akwa Ibom State and MD, NDDC on 9th July, 2012 serve?
Wouldn’t it have saved time and energy to channel any complaint about
the oil producing status of the Oro 5 Local Government Areas through
the NNPC and DPR that have authority on this matter than engage the services of the National Assembly?

Oron Union knows and has listed the oil companies currently operating
within the region in question, to include Moni Pulo, Addax, Universal
Energy, Oriental Energy, Shell Petroleum, Amocon, Total E&P and ExxonMobil. It is a known fact that these companies were assigned their acreages for operation by NNPC and DPR, so the latter know the owners of the territory that these companies are operating from. It is mandatory that the oil companies report to the Joint Venture or
Regulatory Partner, the NNPC and DPR the oil production figures on a regular basis. It is therefore the DPR and NNPC that know which communities are oil producing as well as their quantum of production.

Another issue that needs to be addressed in all the inaccurate points thrown up by the Oron Union’s write-up is the un-warranted and uncharitable attempt to try to portray both Eket and Esit Eket as being
land locked Local Government Areas. It is a known fact that the Ekid people of Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas are the bona-fide owners of Akoiyak land of the south eastern Nigeria.

This land is also known as the Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve. The ownership of this land
had long been settled and confirmed by the Privy Council Judgment of 1916 and 1918 in England.

The Federal Government constituted Justice Akpata’s Commission of Enquiry of 1993 also re-affirmed the position of the Privy Council Judgment and the ownership of the Akoiyak land by Ekid peole.

Since the decisions by the learned judges in favour of the Ekid people, there has been no contradictory legal opinion and there will never be. For the benefit of those unfamiliar with the geography and the environmental

set-up, Akoiyak is a strip of mangrove swamp and wetland forest of a
few kilometers in width, stretching from the left of Qua Iboe River to  eastwards to Okposo fishing settlements and it aborts directly the Atlantic Seaboard.

Since the Ekid people are the owners of the Akoiyak land or Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, and this land is not only contiguous with the sea but directly aborts the Atlantic seaboard, how can and why would any
right thinking person describe Eket and Esit Eket as being landlocked?

Akwa Ibom State is classified as a littoral or coastal State only because
of the stretch of this Ekid ancestral Akoiyak land which is in contiguity
with the Atlantic Ocean.
As Oron Union has rightly slated, over 90% of Akwa Ibom State oil
output is from the off-shore environment in the continental shelf. A
coastline must abort a community or a Local Government Area before
the latter can be regarded as littoral, and hence be accredited with oil
production figures from the off-shore oil wells within its longitudinal
coordinates. It is for this reason that the Supreme Court of Nigeria in
2012 held that Cross River State is a non-littoral and a non-oil producing
state after the whole Bakassi Peninsula inclusive of Western Bakassi
which made Cross River State littoral was ceded to the Republic of
Cameroon from Nigeria by the judgment of the International Court of
Justice in 2002.

Since Cross River State is not producing from any known
on-shore well, it returns with zero allocation from the Derivation Fund.

Cross River State is also not a Maritime State and it is doubtful if there
is at the moment a maritime boundary between the Cross River State
and Akwa Ibom State, after same was obliterated following the
implementation by Nigeria of that ruling of the International Court of
Justice. Meanwhile, the Oron Union is claiming that Oron Federal
Constituency is sharing a Maritime boundary with Cross River State. It
is the opinion of Oron Union that the 76 off-shore oil wells that the
court decision went against Cross River State in favour of Akwa Ibom
State are now owned by the latter because they are in Oro waters. This
does not sound logical in anyway. To know whether those off-shore oil
wells are in Oro waters and can be credited to Oron Federal
Constituency, the coastline (not shoreline) must be projected or
extended from the point at Qua Iboe River estuary, straight eastward
to see which land of the 5 Local Government Areas the projected or
extended coastline has aborted in order to give it a littoral status.
Longitudinal coordinates of the off-shore oil wells should also be taken
into account in deciding where the wells belong.
Oron Union must first and foremost find out how littoral the Oron
Federal Constituency is and if on the positive; the length of its coastline
(not shoreline) compared to the stretch from Ikot Abasi axis in the west
to Okposo settlement in the east to justify the claim of having the
majority (over 80%) share of production of the over 90% of the Akwa
Ibom State oil that is derived from the off-shore environment. It is important we keep these records straight for posterity.

The record of appointments into the NDDC Board since its inception in
2000 as presented in the write-up by Oron Union should be kept in view
and judged with the provision in the NDDC Act (2000) on Appointments
in mind. From the table of NDDC Board appointments with published
names from the inception till date as supplied by Oron Union, it is clear
that out of the seven (7) Commissioner/State Representative positions
that were given to Akwa Ibom State; three (3) went to Esit Eket Local
Government Area, two (2) were held by Mkpat Enin Local Government
Area while one (1) each was given to Ikot Abasi and Mbo Local
Government Areas. The table also listed eight ( positions in the
Executive Cadre where Ibeno Local Government Area enjoyed three (3)
slots, Esit Eket had two (2), while Onna, Ikot Abasi and Okobo Local
Government Areas had one (1) position each. It is to be noted that Okobo
Local Government Area is not reflected on the DPR record as an oil
producing community.
The Oron Union tabulation of appointments on the Board of NDDC has
clearly shown that Eket Local Government Area, one of the leading oil
producing communities in Akwa Ibom State has not enjoyed any NDDC
Board appointment since its inception in 2000, thus justifying the
complaints in that letter to Mr. President. The other oil producing
community that has so far also not been considered in the NDDC
appointment is Eastern Obolo Local Government Area.
In conclusion, it is a well known fact that oil companies like Universal
(Savanah) Energy and Moni Pulo are producing oil from the on-shore
environment of Mbo Local Government Area in the so called marginal field.

But this field is in no way as prolific as the off-shore counterparts.
The on-shore wells at Mbo, Esit Eket and others account for less than
10% of the Akwa Ibom State total oil output, while the major production
is from the off-shore wells scattered about on the continental shelf.
Secondly, only those littoral Local Government Areas can rightly claim
the share in the production from the off-shore wells. Eket Local
Government Area and Esit Eket Local Government Area are littoral and
cannot be described as land locked because their ancestral Akoiyak land
is in direct contact with the Atlantic seaboard. Eight Local Government
Areas in Akwa Ibom State are currently recognized by DPR as oil
producing and they are: Ibeno, Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Ikot Abasi,
Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin and Mbo Local Government Areas. Out of
these, only Eket and Eastern Obolo Local Government Areas are yet to
get appointments into the NDDC Board. It is only the DPR and NNPC
that have the records and authority to decide on the oil producing status
of any community. The idea of dragging in the National Assembly to play
this role is abnormal and must be discouraged.
Further exchange of hot words between the two respectable Unions of
Ekid and Oro over this issue of pending NDDC Board appointments for
Akwa Ibom State may not be necessary. We can only pray and hope that
the guideline in the NDDC Act on appointments is respected. The
government has the record and knows from where it should normally make the appointments.

Etie Ben Akpan, Ph.D
Professor of Paleontology and Marine Ecology

Cc:

Senate President,
Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Secretary of the Federation, Chief of Staff to the President, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chairman PANDEF.[/center]

The Senior Pastor of Full Life Christian Center, Rev. Ntia I. Ntia came under heavy Critism after a video of his Sunday service leaked which exposed the Akwa Ibom top clergy criticizing the wealth of Obi Cubana.

It would be recalled that over the weekend, Obi Cubana buried his mother and His Committee of friends turned what was meant to be just a beautiful burial into a carnival.

over 200 cows and millions were donated, and as if that was not enough, friends of Obi Cubana, led by his number one follower, Chief Priest Cubana, led in what was tame, the display of financial power.
Money was flying everywhere.
infact in one of the videos, two people were stoning each other with bundles of cash.

These didn't go down well with Rev. Ntia as he condemned the act and even used a popular street parlance, 'Yeye Dey Smell'.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjiB0DhUDZg


Well, the video leaked online and trust Akwa Ibomites and Nigerians as a whole didn't find it funny, insults upon insults is still reigning on the clergy.

In another swift response, Chief Priest Cubana took a swift reply on the clergy as well to the amazement of his fans.

Next time, Pastors should learn to focus on winning souls for Christ and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, and not promote envy right on pulpit.

Some months ago, it could be recalled that same Rev. Ntia due to his reckless nature of driving, caused accident that nearly claimed a highly reputable Member of the Federal Character Commission, an accident he came out unhurt due to the protection in his SUV.

instead of his members to be sympathetic with the woman, they were rather celebrating their Papa for coming out unhurt.

Truly, in the words of Rev. Ntia I. Ntia, 'Yeye dey Smell'.

Source:
https://www.ndreporters.com/2021/07/21/akwa-ibom-pastor-under-heavy-attack-for-criticizing-obi-cubana/