Author: Emmanuel

…Tasks MDGIF members on inclusivity, collaboration Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has urged Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) Council member to make inclusivity and collaboration top priorities in decision-making. This is as he has called for greater investments in cutting-edge gas processing facilities in the country. The Minister stated this today at the ongoing retreat and governing council meeting for the MDGIF held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. He said investments in infrastructure projects essential to the effective distribution, transportation, and use of natural gas…

A sigh of relief has come to Ibeno on the hope that the abandoned ultramodern skill acquisition center, constructed and equipped by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, would be put to use following a move for the establishment of a Petroleum Training Institute in the area by its representative in the House of Representatives. This was sequel to debates during Thursday’s Plenary on a Bill brought before the House by the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, on the need to promulgate legislation for the establishment of a Petroleum Training Institute in Ibeno Local Government…

…Says AHL GPP -2, AGPC Projects will boost nation’s industrialisation Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the courage and vision in ending fuel subsidy, saying the decision has led to increased investments in unlocking the Nation’s huge gas potential for the benefit of citizens, the economy and environment. The Minister stated this in an address at the Presidential Commissioning of Critical Gas Infrastructure Projects with the theme “From Gas to Prosperity, Renewed Hope”on Wednesday in Delta State. A statement by the Minister’s spokesman, Louis Ibah quoted Ekpo as saying: “Mr.…

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has called for increased collaboration between public and private sector investors for the country to achieve its energy goals. The Minister stated this during the official unveiling of the Gazettes on National Energy Policy and National Energy Master Plan by the Energy Commission of Nigeria at the PTDF auditorium, Abuja on Wednesday. Ekpo said the task of creating a Nigeria where citizens have access to cheap; unlimited energy must not be left solely for the government. Said Ekpo: “To achieve our energy goals, I implore our…

The Ibom Hotel and Golf Course in Uyo has been struck by a severe windstorm, leaving behind destruction in its wake. The unfortunate incident, which occurred in the evening hours of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, led to the falling of several trees within the hotel, with the golf course being the worst hit. Confirming the incidence, Mr. Emmanuel Ekong, the Chief Executive Officer of Equatorial Parks and Premises Ltd, the maintainers of Ibom Golf Course, said, “We had a very unfortunate natural disaster on Wednesday evening at the Hotel and Golf Course. A very strong wind blew…

  By Effiong James   It is essential to recognize and address the evils of propaganda during communal crises to minimize the damage caused while promoting harmony and understanding.   Propaganda in communal crises is detrimental as it promotes the spreading of false information and misconceptions, intensifying existing tensions. By distorting facts, manipulating emotions, and exploiting vulnerabilities, propaganda fuels hatred and animosity between people who might already be at odds.   This misinformation not only deepens existing divisions but can also breed new conflicts that would have otherwise been avoidable as evident in recent publications sponsored by one Manfred Ekpe…

A foremost environmental management consultant De-Mbarukas Limited has been appointed by Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) as a consultant to ensure Effective Monitoring of Telecommunication Base Stations and Collapsible Structures within Uyo Capital City. This occurred on Friday 19th April 2024, during a one-day seminar/training organized by UCCDA in conjunction with De-Mbarukas Limited for town planners and development-oriented stakeholders in the state at Luton Park Hotel, Uyo. Addressing participants at the event, the Chairman of UCCDA, Hon. Anietie  Eka, charged Town Planners and consultant to ensure safe and orderly proliferation of Telecommunication Base Stations and Collapsible…

Dignitaries from all walks of life stormed Utu Ikot Imonte in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in solidarity with Hon. Okpolupm Etteh as he bid a grand farewell to his stepmother-in-law, Eti-Eka Lady Grace Ekanem (Mama Rug), who transited to eternal glory at the age of 64. The funeral service, conducted on Saturday by St Paul’s Autonomous Catholic Church, Utu Ikot Imonte, was held amidst pomp and celebration. Hon. Etteh, who is the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on University Education and representative of Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in a…

…Ekperikpe celebrates Gov. Eno at 60. The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum, in charge of Gas Resources, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has joined millions of well wishers around the world to felicitate the governor of his home State of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, as he celebrates his 60th birthday. In his goodwill message, Mr. Ekpo declared, “It is fitting to say, that you assumed office at the right time and as the right governor for Akwa Ibom State.” He went further to acknowledge the lofty initiatives of the Eno administration as having prospects for socioeconomic and human…

The Gas Supply and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) to support the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Brass Methanol Project is to be executed by May, 2024. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo announced this today after a meeting held with key stakeholders of the project in his NNPC Towers Abuja office. A statement by Ekpo’s spokesman, Louis Ibah, said the meeting was to confirm adequate gas supply to the Brass Methanol Project by the NNPC/Shell/TotalEnergies/NAOC Joint Venture (JV), as well as determine the next steps to conclude and execute the GSPA and mature the phase 2…