Gov Akpabio receives kudos on Ukpom Abak bridge

Governor Godswill Akpabio has been applauded for the massive construction work in the State, especially for the construction of the Ukpom Abak bridge.

The Governor received the kudos during the just concluded Annual Lectureship of the Nigerian Christian Bible College, NCBC, Ukpom Abak, held at the School’s compound, recently.

The Registrar of the Nigerian Christian Bible College, Ukpom Abak, Brother Goodnews E. Peter, who lauded Governor Godswill Akpabio on the Ukpom Abak bridge construction, reiterated that, the act   is a clear demonstration that, Governor Akpabio-led administration is working.

Princess Felicia Bassey: Taking Okobo to greater heights BY EDET OKPO

There are leaders whose preoccupation finds expression in blind indulgence in self-aggrandizement and pursuit of personal interests to the detriment of the well-being of the led who have helplessly entrusted their collective fate into their heads. These leaders constantly inflict pains on the masses from their failure to meet the yearnings of the people. 

Hence, they aggregate the sufferings of the people they are supposed to put smiles on their gloomy faces fractured by crushing poverty. They are apostles and personification of everything the masses should repudiate as they preen themselves in affluence while the society lies crooked and groans under the yoke of failed promises.

On the other hand, leaders exist with human face; the emancipation of the masses from the merciless jaw of biting poverty remains their fulfillment and joy in life. They hold public offices in trust and float schemes designed to advance the cause of humanity and bring about positive changes in the lives of the people. 

Late Rev. E. C. Udoka for burial august, 31

The remains of late Rev. Eno Charlie Udoka of Ikot Mkporikpo, Etim Ekpo local government area will be committed to mother earth on Saturday, 31st August, 2013.

Aged 56 years, the late Rev. E. C. Udoka was until his death, the Administrator, Samuel Bill Theological College, Abak.

A statement signed onbehalf of the family by Deaconess Etieno E. C. Udoka and the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, Pastor Imoh Ekon Indicates that condolence register will be opened on Monday, 26th August, 2013 at the deceased compound, Ikot Mkporikpo and at Samuel Bill Theological College, Abak.

Our leaders must be born again - Bishop Kpongkong

A Minister of the Gospel and Founder, Miracle Centre Mission Incorporated, Ikot Ekang, Abak local government are, Bishop John Jeremiah Kpongkong has said that for the Nation to be in peace, the leaders at all levels must embrace Christ by being born-again.

Bishop Kpongkong who spoke with our reporter in an interview at Abak recently, lamented the incessant killings and destruction of properties by boko-haram, pointing out that the situation needs true ministers of the gospel to intercede through prayers. “What will solve the problem and the issue of boko-haram is when true men of God intervene, arresting their flesh life and inject in them Christ-like life and our leaders at all levels also have to embrace Christ and be born again”, said Bishop Kpongkong.

The choice of Akpabio’s ‘Anointed Successor’ dazzles Uyo Elders

Exclusive reports reaching our newsroom has confirmed that Governor Godswill Akpabio may have shown a direction on who he is likely to handover to in 2015.

After an exclusive meeting over the weekend at Government House, Uyo, sources said it was all shock for bewildered Uyo Senatorial District Elders, after a meeting with the Governor. It was also confirmed that a similar meeting took place with elders from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District under the aegis of Afe Annang to fashion out a new direction come 2015.

Uwem Ita Etuk: And the zoning matter in the state BY PATRICK ANTIA

“As things unfold in the political scene and as we await eagerly the shape of things to come, no one is left in doubt that, Prince Uwem ita Etuk, whose ilk is rare and fast declining in the political terrain will long remain a reference point (Locus Clasicus) and the indisputable conscience of the PDP and politics in the State”

  

It is with a sense of relief, even nostalgia that I recall the event that I will recall below as published by a state based tabloid. Back then as a Member of the Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Akwa Ibom Chapter, I was on the delegation that paid a visit to the Peoples Democratic Party State Chairman, Hon. Prince Uwem Ita Etuk. Permit me to quote a newspaper report on the encounter. It was a position declaration on the then approaching 2011 Governorship race in the State. Prince Etuk said, “The party, on Tuesday, October 15, 2009, voted to zone the 2011 governorship ticket to Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District again and also zoned the 2015 governorship ticket to Eket Senatorial District.” 

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Akwa Ibom State Legislators: A big disappointment BY AKPANDEM

The entire people of Akwa Ibom State are disappointed with gross inefficiency and total corruption among the legislators. Matters had deteriorated to a situation whereby the legislators are no more representing the people, rather the Governor.

  Thanks to the peaceful people of the state for exercising such a great restraints, patience and self discipline for so long in the face of glaring corruption, although such display of patience in the face of unsatisfactory situation, were hoping that wiser council and intellectuals will eventually prevail in order for them to be brought back to the path of reasoning, but to no avail.  The legislators who supposed to help the state to grow became completely inaccessible, many people who watched the sad deterioration of affairs in the state are fired with the zeal of patriotism and made numerous attempts to correct them but all futile.  The legislators for so long made a cancerous growth to exist, eating the heart of the state, making the death of the state inevitable. 

Nse Ubeh’s ambition falls again

Nse Ubeh

For the umpteenth time, the ambition of the embattled International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio to succeed Sam Ikon as the member representing Etinan State Constituency at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have suffered a major blow as youths of Etinan Local Government Area have vowed to frustrate his ambition.

The anger of the youths stemmed from an alleged arrogance of Ubeh whom the youths said led to the almost lost of Etinan to the opposition ACN during the last councillorship election in one of the wards of the area were Ubeh hails as the youths said the International President of MMI was locked in anti party activities.

Our reporter was informed that Nse Ubeh had always lost elections in Etinan and will lose again if he dares contest the forthcoming 2015 House of Assembly polls.  It was gathered that during the last Local Government elections, Nse Ubeh had sponsored one Basil Inyang from Ndon Eyo for the councillorship of Etinan urban ward 4.  Basil Ikpe is said to have been a teacher in one of the Government schools in Etinan and he had to resign to contest that poll. 

Info boss lauds environmental health professionals

Mr. Aniekan Umanah

Environmental Health Professionals in the State under the auspices of Environmental Health Club of Nigeria has been lauded for sensitizing the public on environmental protection and cleanliness.

The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Aniekan Umanah who made the commendation in his office, during a courtesy visit by the group, described the initiative as laudable and timely, given the quality of infrastructure provided by the State government.

He said that Governor Akpabio-led administration has invested substantially in the environmental development of the State to ensure the cleanliness of our environment and the wellbeing of the citizenry.

Akpabio’s aide to sponsor students on Web design BY EMMANUEL AKPAN

Comrade Ini Ememobong making his address

Students studying in tertiary institutions have been urged to always take their studies serious in order to be able to represent Akwa Ibom State both in national and international competitions. 

L-R: Emmanuel Essiet, Aniebiet Eyo and Ebenezer Ekpenyong, winners of the quiz competition and beneficiaries of the Web design training to  be sponsored by Ini Ememobong

The Special Assistant to the governor on student’s matters, Comrade Ini Ememobong gave the charge in Uyo during a breakfast meeting with the winners of the 11th Olatunji Odegbami National Information Technology competition for tertiary institutions in the federation which took place at Ogun State last month.

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