Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has pushed for the establishment of a Federal College of Fishery Technology and Aquaculture in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State for the benefit of the state and its people. The Senator made the move during Tuesday plenary where he sought an amendment to a bill, the Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill 2024, which has passed through first reading. According to Senator Bassey, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, the Bill seeks to amend the…
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The Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has been nominated by the Godswill Akpabio-led 10th Senate to represent Nigeria at the 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, from 2024 to 2028. This follows an official request by President Bola Tinubu, who doubles as the Chairman of ECOWAS, to the National Assembly during Tuesday’s plenary, seeking the nomination of lawmakers to represent the country at the ECOWAS Parliament. According to President Tinubu’s request, as read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, “the 5th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament will end on…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has lauded the courage, vision and hard work exhibited by Nigerian firms in breaking new frontiers in gas businesses in line with the local content law. Ekpo stated this at the commissioning of Temile Development Company Limited’s 23,000 cubic meters ultramodern Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Carrier, Alfred Temile 10, at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea, yesterday. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser for Media and Communication, Mr. Louis Ibah, and made available to the public. The Honourable Minister described the courage…
The Senator representing the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has warmly congratulated Governor Umo Eno on his triumph at the Supreme Court. Senator Bassey, who made this known on Thursday in Abuja while conveying his felicitations, said the decision of the apex Court simply affirmed Pastor Umo Eno as the politically elected, legally inaugurated and judicially confirmed Governor of Akwa Ibom State. In his congratulatory message, Senator Bassey said “I sincerely extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor Umo Eno on his well-deserved triumph at the Supreme Court. This verdict not only validates the mandate bestowed…
The administration of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has launched a radical infrastructure development strategy, promising not only the creation of new facilities but also the maintenance of existing ones. This emphasis on maintenance is an important component of the governor’s agenda as it recognises the long-term viability of the state’s infrastructures. The infrastructural narrative of Akwa Ibom was written in dazzling tarmac, soaring flyovers, and the gleaming white silhouette of the Ibom Air fleet. These unquestionable accomplishments created the groundwork for Uyo’s thriving capital and cemented the state’s position as a regional heavyweight. Governor Umo Eno’s administration, on…
The wife of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor (Mrs.) Florence Umana Okon Umana on Friday 29, hosted children to a Christmas party to share in the joy and love of the season. The event which held at her Ewet Housing residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, was attended by children from different homes who joined to wine and dine with Pastor Umana to mark their 2023 Christmas day celebration in a grand style. In her remarks, Pastor ( Mrs) Florence Umana thanked the parents for bringing their children to celebrate with her despite the short notice and…
Akwa Ibom State is home to expansive infrastructure projects and oil wealth, but beneath the surface lies a difficult and ongoing fight against corruption. The successes and failures of 2023 created a mosaic of development that left the populace cautious but optimistic. On the positive side, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly took a bold step, adopting the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Disclosure Portal, a first in Nigeria. This online platform ensures transparency in bidding processes and contract awards, potentially curbing opportunities for backroom deals. Additionally, the Akwa Ibom State Public Procurement Agency (AKSIBWA) continues to implement stricter procurement guidelines,…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources, (Gas) Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo has called on Windows at Peace and Philanthropic Movement International, PPMI, Etim Ekpo to continue to pray for the peace and development of Nigeria, as well as the success of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration. Ekpo made this call during his Christmas visit to PPMI. The Minister thanked the founder of PPMI, Arch Bishop John Micah, the widows and others who had been interceding for the success of the current Administration. The Minister said that President Tinubu was committed to touching the lives of Nigerians in many positive ways. The…
… SUES FOR CONTINUED SYNERGY BETWEEN THE MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. (Obongemem) Ekperikpe Ekpo has called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council and the Media Community generally in country to continue to support the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and government at all levels through developmental Journalism. Ekpo made the call today when he played host to the Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council led by the Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk at his Abak residence in the spirit of the…
..Preaches Love And Unity Minister of State, petroleum resources (Gas) Rt. Hon. (Obongemem) Ekperikpe Ekpo has paid his maiden visit to his extended family since his appointment as Minister of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. The event took place at the Minister’s ancestral home at Ikot Udom, Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at the event, Ekpo expressed his happiness to sit with his extended family members for the first time as a minister. The former Ika Local Government helmsman thanked God for elevating him to such position and President Bola Tinubu for finding him worthy…