By INIOBONG AKPAN Gov Eno Redefines Elderly Care with ARISE Senior Citizens Centre AT a time when structured elderly care remains scarce across much of Nigeria, Governor Umo Eno is positioning Akwa Ibom State at the forefront of social welfare innovation with the completion of the ultra-modern ARISE Senior Citizens Centre in Uyo. The facility, described […]
By INIOBONG AKPAN The Comment That Sparked Debate WHEN Umo Eno remarked that he is “not the state’s personal receptionist,” the statement triggered mixed reactions in Akwa Ibom. Critics described it as dismissive, while supporters argued it was a realistic acknowledgment of the demands of public office. Beyond the political undertones, the remark raises a broader […]
Government Targets Global Best Practices IN a bid to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness in its tourism sector, the Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into a partnership with Aleph Technical and Advisory Services. The MoU outlines plans for the professional management of major state-owned hospitality facilities, including Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Four Points […]
Lawmaker Unveils ₦300m Plan to Boost Women’s Economic Power THE Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, has announced a ₦300 million commitment to establish two palm oil production and processing mills aimed at empowering women in his constituency. The announcement was made during the Akwa Ibom State Arise Women […]
State Push to Formalise Women in Fisheries THE Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to organise women engaged in fishing and fish processing into registered cooperatives, in a move designed to unlock access to a ₦31 billion cooperative fund spread across the state’s 31 local government areas. Speaking at a mobilisation and sensitisation programme […]
Budget Defence Reopens Old Questions THE delayed take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron resurfaced at the National Assembly on Tuesday during the 2026 budget defence session involving the Senate Committee on Marine and Blue Economy and the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The engagement forms part of ongoing reviews of the 2026 budget estimates […]
A Viral Video and an Uncomfortable Reality A viral video from Primary School, Ibiaku Itam in Ikot Mbonde Community, Itu Local Government Area has ignited fresh debate about public education in Akwa Ibom State. The footage shows pupils crammed onto four dual desks meant for two children each, while others psit or lie on a […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NAF Supports Education in Akwa Ibom THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its commitment to community development and education by commissioning a new block of classrooms and staff offices at Edemaya Unity College in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The facility, constructed under the Chief of the Air […]
Village Leaders on Notice GOVERNOR Umo Eno has issued a stern warning to village heads in Akwa Ibom State, stating they will be held accountable for any destruction of government property within their domains. Speaking to newsmen at Government House, Uyo, the governor underscored the potential consequences, saying certificates of recognition for village heads would […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Oil Dispute Reignites Between Neighbouring States THE protracted dispute over offshore oil wells between Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State has resurfaced, with both governments restating sharply divergent legal and political positions. While Akwa Ibom authorities insist no oil wells have been reallocated, Cross River Governor Bassey Otu says “fairness must […]