Author: Moses Tom

lNNYỊN IMI bọ Enọ : A synopsis of Governor Umo Eno’s giant strides -1 By Emmanuel Ndon In Akwa Ibom State, people are living live in a whole new, different way. The food security scheme – an initiative of Governor Umo Eno and intervention program of the Akwa Ibom State Bulk Purchase Agency, enables vulnerable individuals to have essential staple foodstuffs for their families. It reminds one of the past, good old school days where meal tickets provided passage to the refectories. Some meal tickets could serve two or more weeks /days depending on the particular institution. The depressing economy,…

CAN Faults FIRS’ ‘Offensive’ Easter Message, Demands Apology FIRS had posted the Easter message on its social media platforms, sharing a point of sales (PoS) machine, and wrote, “Jesus paid your debt, not your taxes” But CAN said the copy is offensive to the Christian faithful and wants the FIRS to apologise. “This year, a public institution, which should be the bastion of exemplary conduct, has been implicated in disseminating content that is widely regarded as offensive and derogatory to the Christian faith,” CAN’s National Director, National Issues and Social Welfare Abimbola Ayuba said in a Tuesday statement. “Such messages…

Uko Umoh: Etinan Transition Chairman distributes wheelchair, tricycle, clutches, business grants to Persons With Disabilities -Donates part of his monthly salary for their upkeep It was an emotion-laden atmosphere for Persons With Disabilities, PWDs in Etinan local government area as the council chairman, Hon. Uko Umoh treated them to Easter fiesta, while giving out wheelchairs, armpit clutches, white cane, POS machines and business grants to them. The chairman, while addressing a cross section of PWDs on Tuesday April 2 at the council secretariat, harped on love, unity and understanding. Hon. Uko Umoh assured PWDs of continued assistance and promised to…

Iftar: Senator Godswill Akpabio breaks Fast with Muslim colleagues President of the Senate, Senator 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗸𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗼 on Monday evening had Iftar (breaking of fast) with his Muslim colleagues, in Abuja. In his remarks at the occasion which was also attended by some Senators who are of the Christian faith, Senator Godswill Akpabio declared that “religion cannot divide us,” stressing that it was not a mere coincidence that the Christian Lenten and Muslim Ramadan periods came up again same time. He said it was to show that even though Muslims and Christians have different religions, they both have only one God,…

Security crises: More states back State Police No fewer than 16 state governors have submitted reports expressing their desires and support for the establishment state police. Media reports confirmed that the National Economic Council has continued to receive reports from more state governors  on the establishment of state police and forest guards. But Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Spokesperson for the Vice President, has expressed confidence that the remaining 20 states would submit their reports and support by the time NEC reconvenes for its 141st meeting on the 18th of April, 2024, adding that “the compilation is still going on”. As at…

Sunday Okon Etim: Mbo Transition Chairman set to launch A.R.I.S.E Food The Transition Committee Chairman of Mbo Local Government Area, Mr. Sunday Okon Etim, has cordially invited Mbo Stakeholders, political class, leaders of thoughts, traditional rulers council, women groups and youth groups, to the flag-off of Free Food Programme of the Akwa Ibom State Government for the vulnerable people. The event is slated forTuesday, April 2, 2024 by 10:am at IGP Etim Inyang Multi-purpose Hall, Council Secretariat, Enwang. Recall that His Excellency,the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno,while launching the free food programme and access voucher last week…

Prince Ukpong Akpabio: Essien Udim lawmaker floats N3m Agric Cooperative for Ukana West Ward 2 Better days are ahead for the people of Essien Udim State Constituency as the member representing the area in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Prince Ukpong Akpabio has launched a N3m Agricultural Cooperative Society for Ukana West Ward Two with to boost farmers’ productivity and ensure food security. Prince Ukpong Akpabio announced this at Akwa Ibom PDP statewide meeting in his country home, Ukana West Ward Two, Essien Udim Local Government Area. He explained that the move was in fulfilment of his campaign promise…

Umo Eno: When compassion out-weighs the scale  By Aniekan Umanah Is there a scale to measure love and compassion? No measuring scale was calibrated to contain this. The measuring bags have exceeded the limits of the scale. They are bagged in grains but they are full bags of compassion; a version that throws all in awe, and puts him on the lips of all that he is a leader for all, irrespective of class and vulnerability. In a way, he has broken the scale of love hidden in the hearts of his people. He wrote a rich story of the…

Umo Eno doles out N1.5m interest-free loan for Akwa Ibom traders By Moses Tom Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has floated a 1.5 billion interest free-loans to Akwa Ibom traders. Under the scheme, 500 million naira is earmarked for traders in each of the three senatorial districts of the State. The governor announced this on Tuesday during the official launching of A.R.I.S.E Food Security Programme held at Itam Market, Itu Local Government Area. He observed that the loan is to be managed by the Ibom Fadama Micro Finance Bank. While emphasizing his administration’s commitment to the wellbeing of…

Hon Inibehe Umah: Ini Transition Chairman Counts Attainments after 100 days in office Hon Inibehe Umah is the Transition Committee Chairman of Ini Local Government Area. his his first 100 days in office was seen as a litmus test, but Hon Inibehe Umah has indicated his determination and competency serve his people with sincerity of purpose. Within his short period in office, dispassionate assessment revealed that the transition committee chairman of Ini Local Government, has demonstrated his sagacity and capacity through the fulfilment of his promises during his inauguration. In his press statement, Hon. Umah said since his assumption of…