Eket: Leadership failure or security insensitivity?

BY NSIBIET JOHN

We are not thankful that Eket is not what it used to be. Today’s Eket does not even show a prelude to becoming what it used to be. The town has since lost its virginity and her innocence. There is no sign that things are getting better in the once Akwa Ibom’s most important city. The menace of bad roads, very dirty environments, motorcyclists recklessness, activities of prostitutes, armed robbery and frequent cult clashes that leaves scores dead and many injured is holding the town at the jugular. It is the shame of a Local Government Area.

Udom, Julius Berger at war over Govt House Maintenance

...company vows to shutdown Hilltop Mansion 

Governor Udom Emmanuel

BY KENNETH JUDE

Except Governor Udom Emmanuel retracts his position against construction giants, Julius Berger the company will make good its threat to ground activities at Government House. The construction company is at loggerheads with Governor Udom Emmanuel over what they described as the State chief executive’s refusal to honour the pact entered into with his predecessor as regards the maintenance of the Government House facility.

Frontline Technical Educationist solicits Govt., Public Patronage

Engr. Bassey Esin

A foremost specialist in technical and vocational secondary education and training, Engr. Bassey Esin Abang has harped on the need for all to embrace technologically driven system of education rather than over concentration on basic general secondary education. Engr. Abang,  a retired senior education and technical colleges principal state this during a sensitization seminar for lovers of vocational training in Oron Nation.
Stressing the all-round importance and the absolute need for young primary school leavers to embrace and pursue vocations in different fields of technology, Engr. Abang, the frontline vocational and skills development expert maintained that with cogent training in technical college education, a young school leaver would not only readily secure a job in oil and gas industry.

AKS Chief Iman task Christians at Easter, commend former CAN Chairman

Alhaji Adamu Muhammed

The Muslim community in Akwa Ibom State, has fecilitate the Christians in the state at Easter and also task them to emulate Jesus Christ as the Saviour of the Christiandom world. Reflect no the sacrifice of Christ which is the essence of Easter celebration.

Uwem Ita Etuk will soon be arrested - APC

Prince Uwem Ita Etuk

BY KENNETH JUDE

More trouble is brewing for Prince. Uwem Ita Etuk, the Commissioner for Lands and Town Planning, if revelations emanating from the last rerun state assembly election in Ibesikpo local government area is anything to go by. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State have alleged that the former Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner was engaged in grand scale electoral malpractice during the rerun poll that produced Hon. Aniekan Uko as winner.

Chairmanship aspirant promises Uyo will support Udom for 8 Years

Prince Udeme Udo

Chairmanship aspirant for Uyo Local Government in the forthcoming election, Prince Udeme Etim Udo, has promised the State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, that his people will support him for eight years even as he pledged to accord priority to rural roads across the 11 wards of the council if elected to man the affairs in Uyo LGA in 2016.

Etteh eulogises James Ocholi

Immediate past Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has condoled with family of late James Ocholi, SAN, as they lay his remains to rest.

In a condolence letter to the family during the obsequies of the former Minister of State for Labour, Rt. Hon. Etteh said “I cannot eulogize you enough but I know that your life was a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness. My family and I will surely miss you but we thank God for the sustainable impact you have made in our lives.”

“You were a man of value, an embodiment of truth, a straight talker who did not mince words but at the same time you had a great sense of humour and undoubtedly, a very witty man. For me and my family, we are particularly sad that death has snatched you, your wife and child away so cruelly from us, but the wind cannot tamper with your legacies.”

We’ll be best supporters of Dakkada initiative - Oro Nation

The people of Oro  Ferderal Constituency have vowed to be the best supporters of the Dakkada Initiative. They made this known on Wednesday as the Dakkada Train made a stop-over at their domain.

The campaign which will go round the ten federal constituencies of the state seeks to deploy 500,000 ambassadors across the state within a year who will help further sensitize the generality of the populace about the Dakkada message and its necessity. 

With the visit, Oron Federal Constituency which is made up of Oron, Udung Uko, Mbo, Okobo and Urueffong Oruko local government areas  becomes the fourth Constituency to witness the Dakkada awareness and mobilization campaign which kick-started about a month ago.

Uyo International Motor Show for June 24th

Economic activities in the state is expected to be at its peak from June 24th to July 2nd  as over 400 vehicles backed by the automobile support industry will be on display at the first Uyo International Motor show.

The event which is billed to take place at the prestigious Le Meridian Ibom Hotel and golf Resort, Uyo will open doors to over 40 brands of various automobiles making waves in the sub Saharan region.

According to the organisers, the 10 days events will keep car freaks and the motoring society spell bound as various brands will unveil new, hi-tech and advanced models from their marquee to the markets in a true motor spirit and display.

Dakkada Train hits Etinan Federal Constituency

*Empowerment of the mind, best for Akwa Ibom – Advertising Guru, Udeme Ufot

*With Dakkada mentality, we can stand tall against all odds - Commissioner for  Science & Technology Dr (Mrs) Elizabeth Obot

The awareness and mobilization campaign for Dakkada Ambassadors which kick-started penultimate week in Eket Federal Constituency moved to Etinan Federal Constituency on Wednesday. The campaign which will go round the ten federal constituencies of the state was in Ikot Ekpene last week.

The campaign which is to deploy 500,000 ambassadors across the state within a year who will help further sensitize the generality of the populace about the Dakkada message and its necessity will be in Oron Federal Constituency next week in continuation of the tour.

Hon. Monday Eyo: A Legislator per Excellence

BY DOPSE EBEREFIAK

In retrospect, the Bible wasn’t wrong when it said that a good tree shall be known by its fruit. Those who doubted the capability of  Hon. Monday Eyo have now realized that the people of Uyo State Constituency planted a good tree in the 6th Assembly which has not only yielded good fruits but has equally become a shade for the masses.

 To make it easy to digest, Hon. Monday Eyo, the lawmaker representing Uyo State Constituency in the 6th Assembly exemplifies a good tree that has bear good fruits. Over the years, I’ve watched legislators come and go without making any plausible contributions in their constituency but in his few months in office, he has showed workings and has brought joy to jaundice eyes.

 Dear readers, I have studied this character keenly and he is not new in the Akwa Ibom State Political Chessboard. Without being conceited, one thing that has really endeared him to his people is honesty. 

Now thank me God and You

BY OSONDU AHIRIKA

What started off as a  little spark turned out to be my Super Sunday, as an unbelievable retinue of friends, well wishers, associates, family and the Christian community streamed in, overwhelming me, to esteem my Ordination service on Sunday March 13, 2016 with their presence.

I cannot forget in unthankfulness, the labours of love, intercessory prayers, solidarity and support, in kind and cash, from a host, I need to acclaim.

First, all Glory and honour to the Authour and Finisher of my fate, my father in heaven, whose unmerited grace brought me this justification. To God be the glory.

I accord special thanks to my Fathers in the Lord, His Grace, Apostle Victor Antai, the General Overseer of Grace Assembly Ministry Intl., whose hand God has used to raise me and fulfill predestination. I thank, His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Edem Bassey, the Bishop of Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Afaha Ibesikpo Zone, for his prayers and inspiration. His Lordship, Rt. Rev T. J. Iquot, Pioneer Bishop of LCN Nung Udoe Zone, Pastor Udeme and Prophet Solomon Peter all deserve good mention. I am indebted to Ven. Prof. Emeka Onwurah who led the induction with all solemnity. To my childhood buddy, Pastor Idy James, President, Salt of the Earth Fellowship, Uyo, I thank you.  To the Presbytery, Choirs, fellowships and members of Grace Assembly, I am filled with gratitude.

To the divinely assigned helpers of my destiny, Otuekong Prince Enobong Uwah,  the honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Renewal Akwa Ibom state, and his very beautiful and adorable wife, Mrs Inemesit Uwah, you made my event the success it was with your benevolence. The Information and Communications Commissioner, Hon. Deacon Aniekan Umanah stunned me with his kindness and encouragement. To the Honourable Commissioner for Works, Akwa Ibom State, Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen, you have a good heart.