Gov Udom has recorded high performance - Umanah

Aniekan Umanah

As stakeholders set to evaluate the performances of various elected officers within their first 100 days of office, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, says Governor Udom Emmanuel has performed creditably so far. Speaking with newsmen in his office, Mr. Umanah explained that Governor Emmanuel had no problem hitting the ground running because he came into governance with a clear vision of how to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

Cleric charges Christians to fight for their own destinies

The presiding minister of Christ Army Church, Ikot Mkporikpo Assembly, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, Evangelist Israel Sunday Udo has admonished Christians to possess their destinies against all the odds of life, saying that if one must live and fulfill his destiny, he must be ready to wrestle his way through the thick and thin of life. Speaking on the topic: ‘Struggling for Supremacy’, and took his scriptural text from the book of Genesis 25 verse 19 to 34, the clergyman noted that life is not a fairy-tale but a real deal which must be lived to the fullest according to God’s wishes to his children, no matter the many challenges and daily confrontations.

FASA elects new parliamentarians

The Federated Abak Students Association (FASA) Worldwide, has elected new Parliamentarians to work and implement the programmes and policies of the Association. At the end of the election, Comrade Abasiofiok Ime Joe emerged the Speaker, Comrade Usenemem Manasseh Mkpang-Deputy Speaker while Comrade Imowo Matthew Sampson was elected as the Chief Whip. Similarly, Comrade Daniel Monday Umoh emerged as the Leader while Comrade Nnateiye Monday Udofia was elected as the Clark of the Parliament.

Ukanafun is on a new covenant with God – Barr. Udokoh

The Chairman, Ukanafun Transition Committee, Barr. Samuel Udokoh has reiterated that his administration is poised to renew the foundation of Ukanafun Local Government Area as well as re-dedicated the council to God, in order for Him to take full charge of the council’s affairs now and in the future. The Ukanafun council boss made the remark last Wednesday during last month’s (July) Solemn Assembly conducted at Ukanafun council hall, in Ikot Akpan Nkuk.

Junior “in” Philadelphia

Udom Emmanuel

BY UBONG SAMPSON

Just a fortnight ago, I noticed photos of Akwa Ibomites storm different social media platforms in Philadelphia backgrounds. Ordinarily, this would have been no issue, since anyone with the financial permit can find his way to any planet of the world. Consequently, I had taken my mind away from it until the small-in-age-but-old-in-brain Junior, my neighbour’s eight (8) year old boy who has always a stubborn, yet very interesting friend of mine, came up with the issue, and suddenly forced my interest on it.

The fate of Etebi – Enwang road

The Etebi Enwang road whose contract was awarded to SINOENG , Construction Company has become a dead trap and eyesore due to its deplorable state especially during this rainy season. When journalists visited the area recently it was difficult to speak with inhabitants of the area who have been automatically cut off from the rest of the people in the state due to bad road.

Ini Ememobong: The portrait of a true humanist

Ini Ememobong

BY  SAMUEL AYARA

This might be one of the most tasking adventures to embark on, since writing about some people requires more than words, especially when they mean different things to different people. I will however seek in my own way to acquit myself of selfishly keeping to myself what I have come to know of Ini Ememobong Essien. This may pass for every other consideration but sycophancy, as more of what will come here are things known to a lot others, I would wish chief amongst what this piece shall pass for, would be lessons geared towards making the world a better place.

Rural Dev Ministry launches prompt response mechanism to rural disasters

...as Ekong Sampson calls for local, state government collaboration

 

Barr Ekong Sampson

As part of the fulfilment of his vow  to ensure effective government presence in the rural settings, the Hon Commissioner for Rural Development, Rt Hon (Barr) Ekong Sampson has introduced a new strategy to sending prompt government intervention to the rural communities through the Prompt Response Mechanism, as newly introduced by him. Disclosing the initiative to newsmen in Urueoffong Oruko during the last inspection visit of his led ministry to the area, Barr Ekong noted that the ministry under his leadership is out to re-create the village and make lives more meaningful to those in rural areas through the Prompt Response Mechanism (PRM) which he said, is part of the Rural Development Master Plan (RDM) he earlier launched and set to work with.

Traffic Control: Why we intervene - Akwa Ibom Ofon-Ama Initiative

Traffic Intervention Team during parade

BY EMMANUEL AKPAN

The International President of Traffic Intervention Team, a unit of Akwa Ibom Ofon-Ama Initiative, Ukai Udeme Emmanuel has expatiated on why the organization intervened to stop traffic congestion within the city of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.  Ukai Udeme Emmanuel while chatting with THE INK on Wednesday in his office said the Traffic Intervention Team is a free voluntary organization which is aimed at contributing meaningfully to the growth of Akwa Ibom by ensuring the State is traffic congestion free.
Ukai Udeme Emmanuel, who is also the president of Itiam Etoi Youth Council, maintained that the organization is made up of different units to include; Traffic, Education, Sports, Health and Safety. He stressed that the Traffic Intervention Team is way of contributing to the present administration especially now that Akwa Ibom State is fast developing whereby attracting people from outside the State.

Grace Dieu Academy ends Parents’ Day, Convocation ceremony

One of the fast-growing Nursery and Primary Schools in the state, Grace Dieu Academy, Obong Ntak in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area has on 22 July, 2015 ended her maiden Parents’ Day/ Graduation of first batch of pupils with a charge on them to go and be shinning stars in their next academic endeavours at their chosen secondary schools, urging their parents and guardians to have special interest in their education as well as assist schools in the course of bringing their wards up in line with the 21st century academic standard.

Every Akwa Ibom youth will earn a living with dignity – Iwaudofia

The Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Matters, Comrade Aniefiok Iwaudofia (l), in a discussion with his predecessor and Chief Whip of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Ekpenyong (r), during the 2015 International Youth Day at Ibom Hall Grounds, on Wednesday

Youths of Akwa Ibom State have been charged to earn a living with dignity by ensuring they take advantage of the laudable policy thrust of the Governor Udom Emmanuel’s administration in the area of sustainable youth development. Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Matters, Comrade Aniefiok Iwaudofia, who confirmed the Governor’s position that the youth will be seriously engaged, gave the charge at the Ibom Hall Grounds, venue of the 2015 International Youth Day, on Wednesday.

Uwem Ita Etuk: In praise of statesmanship

Uwem Ita Etuk

BY ITORO BASSEY

As I sat to unwind in a pub in Uyo after a hectic assignment at the weekend, I became keenly interested when I overheard three young men who sat directly behind me loudly cheer at the politics of rotation in Ibesikpo Asutan local government area of Akwa Ibom State and the role of the current commissioner for lands and housing, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk in the entire configuration. I was drawn to this particular conversation because of main subject, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk – the political leader of Ibesikpo Asutan. My interest was obvious. Ibesikpo Asutan is my local government area it was only apt that I stayed a while and listened to the gist.