Akwa Ibom
Umo Eno Set To Commences Work At Senior Citizens Centre
Umo Eno Set To Commences Work At Senior Citizens Centre
Umo Eno set to commences work at senior citizens Centre says ARISE Agenda focuses on present and future generations.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said the State Government is set to recommence the construction of the Uyo Convention Center located in the state capital
He also said the state-owned senior citizens’ center will be flagged off tomorrow, Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Speaking at the Rotary International District 9142 Mid – Year Assembly, the Governor said the economic development blueprint of his administration, the ARISE Agenda is focused on ensuring the wellbeing and interests of the present and future generations as well as building peace.
In his presentation titled “Peace and Ethical Responsibility,” Governor Eno who was the keynote speaker at the event, said peace is a major catalyst of development adding that he has diligently kept to his electioneering campaign promise to reduce the flaming passion for partisan politics by politicians and replace it with the soothing balm of inclusivity which has made politics only an agent for development.
He said governance under his leadership is run across party lines, adding that Akwa Ibom is seen as an oasis of peace, where leaders across party lines are accorded due respect, and their thoughts on most issues taken seriously, so long as they seek to promote the Akwa Ibom interest.
“Though we are a PDP State, we don’t operate governance based on the ‘winner -takes – it all’ approach. In every major interventions we have made, political label is the not a factor we consider, it has always been a pan-Akwa Ibom mindset-from the distribution of palliatives, to the construction of ARISE Humanitarian Homes, to grants given to Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs (SMEs), to projects executed in local government areas.
“Today, at most State functions, you will see politicians and stakeholders across party lines, embracing each other and celebrating our kindredship and oneness devoid of the zero-sum game machinations.”
He listed some of his development efforts to include; agricultural revolution and food sufficiency, opening up of 57 ARISE Road projects while completing inherited ones, creating a stand-alone Ministry of Internal Security and Waterways and the community-based security outfit – the Ibom Community Watch, to deepen peace and security, establishing primary healthcare facilities across the three senatorial districts, and model primary schools whose standards can be compared to any such facility the world.
He also mentioned the ARISE Park and sustained obligations to Ibom Air including the outright purchase of two CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft and reception of two Airbus A-200-300 Series, thus bringing the total fleet of the airline to nine, as some of his major achievements.
Also on the unending list of achievements he mentioned were the ARISE Compassionate Homes, the ARISE Elders Initiative, Health Insurance Scheme, training of thousands of youths in marketable and entrepreneurial skills and paying down N47 billion in gratuities from the accumulated backlog since 2012.
The Governor who has been awarded Governor of the Year 2024 by Leadership Newspaper, and also nominated as Governor of the year by other reputable platforms including This Day Newspaper/ Arise News, said, “we have run a government predicated on transparency, integrity and these all align with Rotary’s Four Way Test.
“We came to serve our people, with passion, fairness, and with the pledge to leave the State better than we met it. This we are dedicated to achieving under peaceful, inclusive and ethical atmosphere,” he added.
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Governor Eno, himself a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, appreciated the District Governor and members of Rotary International District 9142 for inviting him as keynote speaker, and urged members to stay true to the ideals and foundational principles of the body by promoting love and understanding rather than dabbling into areas that portend division and alienation.
In his remarks, the District Governor, Professor Nkemdili Nnonyeleu appreciated the Governor for honouring their invitation, and for his impactful leadership in the State, saying that Governor Eno is a true ambassador of Rotary International.
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.
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“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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