Author: Emmanuel

The National President of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Engr. Timothy Iwuagwu, has urged the youths of Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency to see their certification in the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professional Competency Development Programme as a “meal ticket” for the future. Engr. Iwuagwu made this statement on Saturday at Royalty Hotel, Eket, where he presented certificates to 50 youths who were professionally trained in safety management, Fire Watch duties, and Authorized Gas Testing (AGT) by ISPON in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre (NPC). While commending the sponsor of the training, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh,…

By Our Reporter Investigation into the gruesome killing of Akaniyene Udo Frank in Ikot Ubok Udom, Nsit Atai continues to stall as the State House Member, Honourable Aniefiok Attah, has failed in his pledge to handover the primary suspect to the Police for almost a month. The suspect, Mr. Oku Udo Okon Udoidiok, allegedly inflicted deep cuts to the hand, stomach, and neck of his victim with a sharp machete, which led to the victim’s death. Udoidiok is said to be well connected to powerful individuals in the village and holds sensitive positions including the Chief Security…

The recently concluded 3-day free comprehensive medical and surgical outreach in Ibeno Local Government Area, sponsored by Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, the representative for Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, provided essential healthcare services to residents of the area. The outreach, which was held from Monday, September 9, to Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and aimed at improving the health of rural and vulnerable residents, successfully consulted and treated a total of 2,358 cases. A range of health concerns were addressed during the program, including 143 surgeries and the treatment of 736 patients with visual impairments. Additionally, 631…

Hon. Okpolupm Etteh of the Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, in a bid to complement the United Nation’s Universal Healthcare for Akwa Ibom through the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA), has flagged off a 12-day free comprehensive medical and surgical outreach for residents of the area. The federal lawmaker, at the outreach, which commenced on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Cottage Hospital, Upenekang, Ibeno Local Government Area, said he has made quality healthcare services available for vulnerable and underserved members of the area at a cost-free, adding that he was ready to purchase 200 Life Premiums for…

The Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has trained sons and daughters of the district in various agro-businesses. To support trainees at the 2-day event, Senator Bassey, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, disbursed grants worth over N50 million to enhance their entry into agribusiness. The training, which was held at the Senatorial District Liaison Office, Uyo, under the theme: “Engaging in Modern Farming Practice for Sustainable Economic Development,” was a significant stride toward enhancing agricultural development and economic empowerment. Speaking, Senator Bassey, who was represented by…

Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on University Education and the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, is set to fulfill one of his campaign promises by launching a comprehensive capacity-building programme focused on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professional competency development. This initiative, which completely reflects his commitment to human capital development, is specifically designed to empower the youths of his federal constituency. A statement by his Media Unit explained that the training, scheduled to run from August 26, 2024, to September 14, 2024, will take place at the Federal Constituency Office located…

In a bid to enhance healthcare access for the people of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey (SAB) is sponsoring a comprehensive free medical and surgical outreach. The initiative, aimed at providing much-needed medical attention to residents of the senatorial district, will offer a wide range of services, including surgeries, general health tests, treatments, and drug dispensation. The outreach is scheduled to take place at several key locations within the senatorial district. The first phase will be held at the Methodist General Hospital, Ituk Mbang, from August 26 to 28, 2024. This will be followed…

Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, a member of the 6th Legislature of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, has called on the community to develop a participatory budgeting framework that will foster regional integration, good governance, and effective monitoring. He made this call on Thursday in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, during a one-week delocalized meeting of the Joint Committee on Administration, Finance and Budget; Public Accounts; and Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research of the ECOWAS Parliament. The meeting’s theme was “Community Budgeting Formulation and Monitoring.” Senator Bassey, who noted…

Stakeholders and elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibeno Local Government Area, through a congress held on Saturday, August 10, elected Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, along with 18 others, as the National Delegate and members of the Chapter Executive to manage the party’s affairs. While Hon. Etteh, along with other elected national delegates, will be part of those electing a substantive National Chairman of the party this August, Mr. Uko Ikoabasi Uko was elected as the Chapter Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area. The Chapter Executive also…

The Paramount Ruler of Ibeno Local Government, Owong Effiong Bassey Archianga, has called on the government of Akwa Ibom State, led by Pastor Umo Eno, to address the longstanding developmental imbalance that has persisted in the state for nearly twenty years by considering the interests, well-being, and feelings of the people of Ibeno. Owong Archianga, in a press statement, lamented the neglect of Ibeno by previous Governors, “who relegated the local government area to the periphery in terms of infrastructure development and political appointments. Ibeno hosts the highest number of International Oil Companies (IOCs), including ExxonMobil Nigeria, and contributes…