By Dr Owolabi Ajibade A seismic shift is rocking the Nigerian energy sector. At the epicentre stands Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas). In just six months – for he assumed office in August 2023 – yet a whirlwind of transformative initiatives have redefined the agenda, placing innovation, sustainability, and global partnership at the heart of a gas-powered future for Nigeria. Let’s start with the environment, a cherished gift and for which contemporary humanity has an uphill task to protect at all cost. Ekpo’s leadership of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources Gas has demonstrably prioritized…
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The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Eket/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for appointing his constituents, Dr Udo Samuel Atang, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA). The Federal lawmaker made this known recently through a statement, stressing that the “News of the appointment of my brother and constituent, Dr. Udo Samuel Atang, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, reached me and the entire people of Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency with great…
The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has appealed to churches within the Federal Constituency to pray for peace and prosperity of the area. Hon. Etteh, in a written communication to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and Churches in Eket, ONNA, Esit Eket and Ibeno Local Government Areas, at the weekend, said “I am writing to the Church with a heavy heart but also with hope and faith in the power of prayer.” According to the communication, the Federal Lawmaker maintained that “As…
… Government to take over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, earlier today, visited the centre of the communal clash between Ibeno, Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas to see the extent of damage that occurred in the area. Flanked by Service Commanders of the various security agencies, stakeholders from the affected communities and other top government functionaries in the State, Governor Umo Eno, sounded both as a peacemaker in line with his calling as a Pastor and the Chief Security Officer of the State, where he talked tough and asked those responsible for…
In keeping with his campaign promise to regularly pay down gratuities and other entitlements, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, authorized the release of additional 2.7 billion Naira for the payment of gratuities to retired workers and leave grant for primary school teachers. The breakdown of the payment is as follows: * N725 million for 2023 Leave Grant for primary school teachers * N500 million for the payment of gratuity for primary school teachers * N500 million for the National Union of Local Government Employees ( NULGE) and: * N975 million for the payment of gratuity for retired…
The management of The Guide Newspaper has appointed Mr. Moses Tom as the Editor-in-Chief of the Newspaper. He is now in charge of both the online (theguidenews.ng ) and print edition of the newspaper. Mr. Moses Tom is a graduate of Communication Arts from the University of Uyo. He had been Editor of The Radar Newspapers, The Informer, National Newstrack, Morenews.ng and Copy Editor of Nigerian Pulse Newspapers. His appointment takes immediate effect. Meanwhile, The Guide Newspaper hits news stand on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024. Anyone with publishable material can forward same to the Editor-in-Chief through email: tommoses879@gmail.com or call…
In a historic move, the Transition Chairman of Itu Local Government Council, Barr. Etetim Onuk, has revealed plans for the official coronation of the paramount ruler of Itu local government, His Royal Majesty, Edidem (Dr) Edet Akpan Inyang. The coronation comes after 19-years on the throne. The announcement was made during an event held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Itu Council Secretariat in Mbak Atai Itam. The occasion also marked the inauguration of the Central Planning Committee tasked with organizing the coronation ceremony. Mr. Emmanuel Ndon, the Secretary to Itu Local Government, will lead the…
The member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has appealed to residents of the federal constituency to embrace peace and unity, amidst the eruption of tensions and violence in Eket, Esit Eket and Ibeno Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, for development to thrive. The National Assemblyman, who made this known on Wednesday in a press release he signed and made available to newsmen in Uyo, said though the event “has led to the tragic loss of lives and the destruction of properties, such avoidable acts of violence only deepen wounds…
… Distributes Upland Rice Seeds To Over 300 Farmers Ukpong Ukpong Towards reversing incessant hike in price of rice in Akwa Ibom State, a former commissioner for agriculture, Obong Eno Akpan, has recently launched a campaign to boost production and end hunger. Speaking while distributing upland rice seeds to over 300 farmers at a training program for rice farmers in Uyo, Akpan, now the chairman, board of trustees, Large-scale Farmers’ Development Association, Akwa Ibom (LSFDA), stated that considering the current reality, government needs the support of large-scale farmers to feed citizens. He revealed that his association…
Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on University Education and Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, has emphasized the need for collaboration and cooperation to promote efficient regional parliamentary operations. He underscored the importance of fostering effective partnerships among regional parliaments at the just concluded 64th Session of the Organization of African, Caribbean, Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and Constitutive Meeting/1st Session of the OACPS-European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly (OACPS-EU JPA) which took place in Luanda, Angola. The event, held from the 17th to the 21st day of February 2024, revolved around the theme “A New Dawn…