Worried by the abandoned shoreline protection project in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the House of Representatives has called for immediate completion of the projects and other abandoned projects within Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency by the interventionist agency. The call was made sequel to a motion brought before the House during Tuesday plenary by the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh. The House, in its resolution, urged the NDDC “to assess the level of work by Smith Engineering Company Limited from 2006 to…
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…To Represent Nigeria In Portugal …Equitorial Park and Premises Ltd Lauded for Sponsorship, Golf Devt. The 2023 National final to determine Nigeria’s representatives in the International Pair Golf Tournament finals in Portugal has ended in Uyo with Barristers Usenobong Akpabio and Edidiong Idiong emerging victorious. The competition, which had over sixty participants from various golf clubs all over Nigeria, started on Friday September 15, 2023 and ended on Sunday September 17, 2023 with the Prize Presentation Ceremony at the Golf Course of Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort. At the annual event which was organized…
The Paramount Ruler of Etinan Local Government Area, Edidem A. M. Akpanobong, has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umoh Eno, for successfully installing him as the 3rd Paramount Ruler of Etinan LGA in an event he described as very colorful and historic. The newly installed Paramount Ruler made this known at his Palace in Nkana-Iman Village immediately after his swearing-in and presentation of staff of office at Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council located at Barrack Road Uyo on Saturday 23rd September, 2023. Edidem Akpanobong said the Governor’s decision to install him as…
As the people of Akwa Ibom State celebrate 36 years of statehood and the successes of the dreams of its forebears, the member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has charged them to strive for peace and unity for sustainable progress, development and prosperity of the state. Hon. Etteh, who made this known through his anniversary message on Saturday, said it is essential to “make the 36 Anniversary a special one by renewing our commitment and dedication to work for the unity and prosperity of our dear state, as laid down by…
… Assures Of A Better Akwa Ibom Under Governor Eno As Akwa Ibom celebrates her 36th Anniversary of State creation, Wife of the Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has appealed to all Akwa Ibomites and residents to support her husband, Pastor Umo Eno to succeed in the discharge of his duties as the fifth democratically elected Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Baring her thoughts recently on the State’s Anniversary, 36 years after creation by the then President Ibrahim Babangida, Pastor Patience Eno who noted the steady progress made by the previous democratically elected Governors, expressed confidence…
Stakeholders of Uruan Local Government Area have tasked the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, and the State Commissioner for Internal Security, Gen. Koko Essien (rtd), to strive for the unity, development and progress of Uruan. This was made known in Uyo on Thursday during the official presentation of the State Commissioner to the people of Uruan by Senator Bassey. The stakeholders including the Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Iniobong Ekpenyong; Obong Offiong Akpabio; Engr. J.B Effiong; Obong Augustine Effiong and Obong Kingsley Orok urged Senator Bassey, who is the Political Leader of…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila receive the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima at Victor Attah International Airport Uyo, for the two-day retreat of the Leadership of 10th National Assembly at Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that conditions that encourage coups to happen should be avoided as much as possible. The former Nigerian President who served as both a military and democratically elected leader argued that the rising military coups in Africa show that the youths are tired of some things and in need of a liberator. Obasanjo was however quick to add that he is not in support of coups but when it happens, there is usually not much that can be done. The Guide understands the former President made the submission while speaking at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku has said that the commission was working towards creating job opportunities for youths in the region. Ogbuku said this while addressing the Chairman of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) and Convener of Niger Delta Young Professionals, Moses Siasia and members of his team, during a meeting in his office in Port Harcourt. He said that the commission had been repositioned to bring about the much needed growth and development to inspire hope in the region. “The NDDC is now largely focusing on sustainable partnerships in manpower…
Vice president Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday revealed that the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd. (CCECC) has pledged to the complete the Abuja light rail project in May 2024. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Shettima extracted the commitment from the management of CCECC. The management of the company led by its Chairman, Mr Jason Zhang, paid him a courtesy call on the vice president at the presidential villa. Shettima said the move was in line with the determination of President Tinubu’s administration to…