Akwa Ibom
Britain Pledges Readiness For Key Economic Investments In Nigeria, Applauds Governor Eno
Britain Pledges Readiness For Key Economic Investments In Nigeria, Applauds Governor Eno
Britain pledges readiness for key economic investments in Nigeria, applauds governor Eno. British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter has assured of his home government’s readiness to partner on key economic areas to promote investments and ensure good bilateral relationship both nations as well as sub-nationals for duty-free trade.
Baxter also applauded Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno for his administration’s positive focus on key development policies towards lifting the people out of poverty.
The British envoy noted that the Southern axis holds enormous potential in agriculture and other business development opportunities, and extended a hand of fellowship to zonal leaders to explore the zone for socio-economic investments.
Baxter, who stated these during a courtesy call on the Governor at Government House, Uyo, the State capital, said he was in the State to explore areas of business interests that would be beneficial to both countries.
“The Commission in Lagos has a commercial focus and we are looking at business and trade in the Southern areas. I want to get as many Southern States as I can, and I have long been looking forward to getting to Akwa Ibom State. And the reason is reinforced by Ibom Air, which to my mind, feels like one of the best flight carriers for the State in so many ways and everyone should be extraordinary proud of it,” he explained.
Describing Pastor Eno’s stint in governance in the past two years as remarkable, visionary and impactful, the British envoy particularly singled out investments in tourism and infrastructural developments as landmark feats to turn the State’s economy around.
Baxter expressed satisfaction with what he described as the friendly ambience of the State, adding that the infrastructure, especially road network were pointers to quality leadership.
He further pointed out that Ibom Air was a major avenue to boost the rich tourism and hospitality alongside huge agricultural potential in view of the state’s lush green topography.
The Governor revealed that the State was developing its economic zones, including the Liberty Oil and Gas free trade zones, Ibom Industrial City, and Itam Industrial Park in Uyo.
“We want to work with an investor to power the Park so that it can run off- grid and provide power to industries that want to operate there,” he said.
Britain Pledges Readiness For Key Economic Investments In Nigeria
He further highlighted projects planned to be kick-started by the State to include Tree crop revolution, Ikot Ekpene International Market, Rural Electrification Project, among others.
“Let me also inform you that Akwa Ibom is the first sub-national in Nigeria to create an aviation ecosystem, and we are seriously building on that.
“Apart from Ibom Air, we are nearing the completion of our MRO, and we would like to look for opportunities for managers or people that can help manage that MRO and our terminal building too,” he assured.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting, Warn Against Tampering With State’s Oil Wells
Akwa Ibom indigenes protest RMAFC meeting, warn against tampering with State’s Oil Wells. Akwa Ibom indigenes resident in Abuja on Tuesday stormed the venue of a meeting of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), where the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) on Disputed/New Oil Wells was sitting, to protest what they described as attempts to reopen a matter already settled by the Supreme Court.
The protesters cautioned that no individual or agency should tamper with Akwa Ibom State’s 76 oil wells, stressing that the ownership of the wells was conclusively determined in favour of the state by the Supreme Court in 2012.
They insisted that any move to revisit the issue through administrative or technical processes would amount to a disregard for the authority of the apex court and could undermine peace in the Niger Delta region.
Akwa Ibom State was formally represented at the IATC meeting by a high-powered delegation comprising leading legal practitioners, government officials and technocrats. Members of the delegation included Paul Usoro, SAN; Assam Assam, SAN; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN; Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN; Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN; and a former Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom Indigenes Protest RMAFC Meeting
Also on the state’s delegation were the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, Former Attorney General and Commissioner Justice, Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim; the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah; Honourable Member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Dr Patrick Umoh, among others.
The delegation is expected to present Akwa Ibom State’s position before the committee, reiterating that the Supreme Court judgment remains final and binding, and urging all relevant federal agencies to respect and uphold the ruling.
PVC, APC E-Registration: Umo Eno Charges Constituents To Embrace Exercises
PVC, APC e-registration: Umo Eno charges constituents to embrace exercises. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged indigenes and residents of Ibiakpan Obotim Ward II, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, as well as others across the state, to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and APC membership e-registration exercise, as, according to him, it is crucial for validating party membership and ensuring their voices are heard.
Addressing a crowd of APC members and supporters at his hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor said that boosting both registrations is also critical to attracting more dividends, programmes, and welfare to the area.
“More party membership in a particular Ward implies more allocation of the party’s welfare to the place. And, I enjoin you to step up the membership numbers in order to be significant and relevant in the party’s scheme of things,” he noted.
The Governor directed the people to ensure that they register appropriately with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to have their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC, and become eligible to participate in future electoral exercises.
“No matter how populated you are in your party, if you don’t have your PVC, such a party population will be meaningless because your vote would not be counted as expected.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno
“So, I urge you to take these things very seriously and act accordingly for you and our people to be qualified to participate adequately in the upcoming elections,” he stressed.
Having gone round during the day to inspect the ongoing 120-metre Ofriyo–Eket Bridge and the 2.5 kilometre dual carriageway connecting Eket and Nsit Ubium Local Government Areas, and the ongoing General Hospital project in Ikot Ekpene Udo, the Governor enjoined the people to fully support the projects and other developmental initiatives of the administration for the overall benefit of the local government are
Police Arrests Suspected Car Snatcher, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Akwa Ibom
Police arrests suspected car snatcher, recover stolen cehicle in Akwa Ibom. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief and recovered a stolen vehicle in a swift operation in Uyo.
According to a statement released by the Command and signed by DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer.
The incident occurred on 20th January 2026 around 11:30 pm, when operatives on routine night patrol along Godswill Akpabio International Stadium responded to a distress call from a man, a Bolt driver, who reported that his Toyota Corolla had been stolen at gunpoint.
Police quickly traced the stolen vehicle to Nkwot Ikono Village, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of Sunday Okon, a resident of Nna Enin Village, Uruan Local Government Area.
The suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen Toyota Corolla (registration DKA 337 CB) reportedly confessed to the crime during preliminary interrogation.
The Police Command said that investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal gang and recover their weapons.
Police Arrests
Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, commended the prompt response and professionalism of the officers, reassuring residents of the Command’s commitment to combating violent crimes and protecting lives and property across the state.
The public has been urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information to assist police operations.
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