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Ekwunife Hails First Lady’s Anambra, Imo Visits, Says Interventions Will Boost Grassroots Development Senator Uche Ekwunife, CON, has commended the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her recent visits to Anambra and Imo States, describing the interventions unveiled during the visits as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive and grassroots development. Ekwunife, who said she witnessed the engagements firsthand, noted that the First Lady’s presence in the Southeast provided an important link between the Federal Government and communities in the region. According to her, the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme for the Southeast…

Akpanudoedehe’s Allegations False, Reckless, Says Akwa Ibom Govt The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed allegations by Senator John James Akpanudoedehe that Governor Umo Eno caused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to seize the Lagos residence of former Governor Udom Emmanuel. The government described the allegation as false, reckless and unsubstantiated, warning that attempts to incite the public or create tension in the state would not be tolerated. The Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, stated this in a press release issued on Sunday in reaction to a social media video by Akpanudoedehe. According to Umanah, Governor Eno…

Eno Rewards Commonwealth Medalists with Automatic Employment Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports development as a key tool for youth empowerment, talent discovery and economic development. Governor Eno made the commitment on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when he received the Unity Torch signalling the commencement of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival at the Governor’s Office Complex, Uyo. The Governor described sports as a “multi-billion-dollar industry,” stressing that his administration would continue to provide young people in the State with the necessary opportunities and skills to harness the economic potential of…

Esit Eket Set for Commissioning of Model Primary Health Centre as Eno Advances 39-30 Projects …Project to Boost Access to Quality Healthcare in Rural Communities Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, will today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, commission a newly constructed Model Primary Health Centre in Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state. The commissioning is part of activities lined up under the state government’s “39-30 Projects Days” initiative, which highlights key projects being delivered across the state by the Eno administration. The Esit Eket health facility is scheduled as Day 8 of the initiative. The new…

Eno Renovates 85-Year-Old School, Promises Greater Investment in Akwa Ibom Children …Assures Akwa Ibom Children of Greater Investment in Human Capital Development Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has transformed the 85-year-old school at Ikpe Mbak Eyop in Obot Akara Local Government Area into an ultra-modern Model Primary School as part of efforts to strengthen education and human capital development in the state. The Governor, represented at the commissioning ceremony on Monday, September 7, 2026, by former Commissioner for Youth and Sports and Dean of Commissioners, Sir Monday Uko, said the project demonstrated his administration’s commitment to providing Akwa…

NESREA Unveils 2026 Plastic Waste Regulations, Calls for Action on Single-Use Plastics By Admin  The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has unveiled the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s response to plastic pollution and accelerate the transition towards a circular plastics economy. The unveiling was accompanied by a multi-stakeholder roundtable, tagged the “Plastic Reboot Roundtable,” which brought together representatives of government, industry, the private sector, development partners, academia, civil society and other stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to plastic waste management in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Director-General…

Ibom International Hospital Will Rank Among Nigeria’s Best, Gov Eno Assures Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed confidence that the ongoing Ibom International Hospital project in Uyo will be completed as a world-class medical facility capable of providing advanced healthcare services to residents of the state, Nigeria and beyond. Governor Eno stated this during an unscheduled inspection of the project site, less than two months after the foundation stone was laid. He inspected the ongoing construction works and assessed the pace and quality of work at the facility. The Governor commended the Commissioner for Health, project coordinator,…

Daily Times Centenary Awards: Umo Eno Emerges Most Outstanding Governor in South-South Akwa Ibom Governor honoured as Most Outstanding Governor in Nigeria – South-South at Daily Times Centenary Heroes Awards The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has received another major recognition for his administration’s performance, after being honoured as the “Most Outstanding Governor in Nigeria – South-South” at the Daily Times Centenary Heroes Awards in Abuja. The prestigious award was presented on Thursday at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja, during a ceremony attended by prominent Nigerians, including traditional rulers, political leaders, government officials, business leaders and other distinguished…

Amanyam–Mbiaso Road in Ikot Ekpene, Reaffirms Development Focus AKWA IBOM — Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned the newly completed 6.475-kilometre Amanyam–Mbiaso road in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering projects that directly improve the lives of residents. The road was commissioned on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Amanyam as part of activities marking Akwa Ibom State’s 39th anniversary. The project was the third among 39 projects scheduled for commissioning across the state as part of the anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Eno said his administration remained focused on…

New Airbus A220-300 Positions Ibom Air Among Nigeria’s Leading Airlines — Gov Eno Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the arrival of a brand-new Airbus A220-300 as a major milestone that has further strengthened Ibom Air’s position among Nigeria’s leading airlines. Governor Eno made the declaration on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, during a reception and water-cannon ceremony held at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, to officially welcome the new aircraft into the Ibom Air fleet. The event also marked the commencement of activities for the inauguration and commissioning of 39 projects across the state as part…