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Oron Maritime Project to Be Commissioned in December, Says Gov Eno … announces November 1 prayer session to kick-start APC campaign in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that the Oron Maritime Infrastructure Project will be commissioned in December 2026, describing it as a major step towards boosting coastal transportation, trade, tourism and economic development in the state. The governor disclosed this on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the October edition of the Government House Monthly Prayer Service held at the Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo. Eno reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the…

Nearly Five Decades Later, Gov Eno Returns to Honour His Former Teacher Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has honoured his former French teacher, Mr M.O. Moore, nearly five decades after he taught him at St. Francis Secondary School, Ikot Ataku, Eket. Governor Eno visited the Cameroonian-born veteran teacher in Okon Clan, Eket Local Government Area, on Friday, October 16, 2026, to appreciate his contributions to his education and personal development. Moore taught the governor French between 1975 and 1977, during his secondary school years. During the visit, Eno expressed gratitude to his former teacher for the knowledge, discipline…

Tinubu Assures Akwa Ibom of Official Visit Despite 2027 Campaign Activities President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a firm commitment to undertake an official visit to Akwa Ibom State to commission projects, raising expectations of a presidential visit to the state as the administration continues its engagements across the country. The President gave the assurance on Thursday, October 15, 2026, when he received the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja. The high-level meeting brought together three prominent political leaders with strong connections…

AKSG Dismisses Report on Alleged Suspension of Helen Eno Obareki The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed a report by The Guide Newspaper alleging that Governor Umo Eno suspended his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady and locked her out of the office building. The government described the report as false and misleading, insisting that Mrs. Obareki remains in her position as Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the government explained that the building housing the office is…

Akwa Ibom: Eno Orders Contractors to Accelerate Transport Projects, Targets Year-End Commissioning Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and contractors to accelerate work on ongoing transportation projects across the state to ensure their completion and commissioning before the end of 2026. Governor Eno gave the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a comprehensive briefing on the progress of ongoing transport infrastructure and equipment projects by the responsible MDAs and contractors. The governor stressed that the projects were designed to improve transportation services, enhance connectivity and provide residents with efficient…

Eno Declares Emergency on Education, Approves N60,000 Allowances for 21,167 Teachers Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency on education in the state, approving a major welfare package for public school teachers and financial support for registered private schools. Governor Eno made the declaration on Monday during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Uyo Township Stadium. Under the new intervention, the Governor approved a N50,000 wardrobe allowance and N10,000 transport allowance for each of the 21,167 public school teachers across Akwa Ibom State. He also approved a N500,000 support grant for…

World Teachers’ Day: Gov Umo Eno Declares October 5 Teaching-Free Day in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State Wing, has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a teaching-free day across the state to enable teachers to participate fully in the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration. The special celebration will take place at the Uyo Township Stadium by 11:00 a.m., with the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., as the Special Guest of Honour. The event will be held under the theme: “Standing with Teachers:…

Ikot Ekpene International Market: Eno Lays Foundation for New Trade Hub Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has officially unveiled the design and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Ikot Ekpene International Market, describing the project as a strategic investment in trade, employment and economic development. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 30, as part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State, took place in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, Governor Eno said the project demonstrated his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure across the state. He recalled earlier…

NECO Results: Akwa Ibom Faults Premium Times Ranking, Says 83 Centres Await Release The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media which purportedly ranked the state among the lowest-performing states in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results. The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, said the report was based on a performance chart that did not represent the official data released by NECO. Umanah explained that although NECO released the 2026 examination results on September 24, 2026, the performance chart published by Premium Times was not an official…

Akwa Ibom Opens Youth Empowerment Programme, Applications Begin September 28 The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the commencement of specialised youth skills development and empowerment programmes at seven newly commissioned Youth-Friendly Centres across the state. The initiative, approved by Governor Umo Eno, is part of the administration’s human capital development and youth empowerment efforts under the ARISE Agenda. According to the statement signed by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the programme is designed to equip young men and women with practical and marketable skills that can promote self-reliance, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Training will…