Author: Emmanuel

As Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State marks the first anniversary of his administration, Senator Aniekan Bassey, Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, has lauded the governor’s remarkable achievements in the past year. In a goodwill message to the Governor on Wednesday, tagged “celebrating one year of impactful service and prosperity,” Senator Bassey said “It has been one year of progress and impactful service to Akwa Ibom and its people, and I am sincerely grateful that you have kept the flame of our forebears alive while remaining dedicated and committed to…

OPINION By Nseabasi S. J. King May 29 is a cycle in the political life of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. It has come to signpost the entry and exit of many governments and successive administration in the Nigerian political space. It is the timeline for who was, who is and who is to come. On May 29, 1999, a chicken farmer and retired army general, Olusegun Obasanjo, and 36 others took oaths of office, as Nigeria marked its transition from military dictatorship to participatory democracy. In the old Uyo Township Stadium, here in Akwa Ibom State,…

Minister of State for Petroleum, in charge of Gas Resources, Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, has joined thousands of friends and well wishers all over the world to celebrate the first anniversary of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno in office as governor of Akwa Ibom State. In what he described as impactful leadership, Mr. Ekpo in his goodwill message acknowledged the vision and mission of the governor in taking the State to greater heights thus, “Without any doubt, your developmental programmes speak volumes about your vision and mission for our dear State.” The pioneer Nigerian Gas Minister was generous in praise of the…

The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has commended the commitment of Utono Obolo to the unity and progress of the Obolo people. Hon. Etteh gave the commendation at Ulok-Ulok Hall, Upenekang, Ibeno Local Government Area, on Saturday during the 4th anniversary celebration of Utono Obolo, a frontline socio-cultural and pro-development group of the Obolo people. While also commending the leadership of the group for the excellent converge, Hon. Etteh, who is the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, maintained that the theme of the event, ‘Obolo…

In its pursuit to continually discover, mentor, and support young Akwa Ibom entrepreneurs to financial greatness and self-sustainability through capital financing/funding of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), skill empowerment of artisans and rural women, and educational support to indigent students, RHAB-YESS Foundation has put modalities in place to train over 500 youths in the state on digital skills. The RHAB-YESS Foundation, an initiative of Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, is bringing the digital skills training to youths of the state through partnership with ImpactHER, an African Union award-winning not-for-profit organization. …

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo yesterday undertook a tour of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) plant in Nnewi, Anambra State, where trucks, luxury buses among other vehicles on its fleet, are now powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Ekpo was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ambassador Nicholas Ella and other officials of the ministry, and was conducted round the plant by the company’s CEO, Chief Innocent Chukwuma. The Minister commended the vision of the company in manufacturing vehicles powered by gas, noting that it was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive…

Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, one of Nigeria’s representatives at the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is currently in Kano State for the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session of the Parliament. The Extraordinary Session, which is chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate and First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Barau Jibrin, has been convened to consider and adopt the Rules of Procedure and Strategic Plan for the Sixth Legislature as well as the 2024 Work Programme. The session will…

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo today hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Kim Pankyu, who was accompanied by the First Secretary (Economics) in the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nigeria, Mr. Yonggyu Kwon and Researcher, Ms. Tayiwa Bwala. The Minister told the envoy that Nigeria is a predominantly gas country with associated crude oil and requires genuine investors in developing its gas space for economic growth and prosperity of citizens. Ekpo also reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s assurances to foreign investors on the security of investments in…

…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…