Akwa Ibom
Governor Umo Eno Inaugurates 23.25km Road Project Akwa Ibom Community
Governor Umo Eno Inaugurates 23.25km Road Project Akwa Ibom Community
Governor Umo Eno inaugurates 23.25km road project Akwa Ibom community.…commits to completion of more inherited projects
The 23.25km Ikot Ekaide-Ikot Okoro-Ikot Ibritam road has been officially commissioned, marking a major economic breakthrough for the people of Oruk Anam and other parts of the State.
Inaugurating the road infrastructure, Governor Umo Eno emphasized the economic viability of the road, stating that he was moved to complete the project which he took over from his predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, at 50% completion.
Lauding the immediate past Governor for l starting the project during his tenure, Pastor Eno has also assured that more inherited projects will be completed by his administration.
The road which comes with two bridges, is expected to boost trade and economic activities, and open up the largely agrarian communities in Oruk Anam.
He acknowledged the significance of Oruk Anam, and highlighted the locality’s importance, being the hometown of his Chief Campaigner and the wife of the immediate past Governor, Deaconess Martha Udom Emmanuel.
Recalling previous efforts, he mentioned the completion of the Use Ikot Amama road in Ibiono, initiated by the Senate President. He emphasized that projects like these demonstrate the tangible benefits of governance and the impact of public service.
Speaking further, the Governor announced upcoming projects, including the groundbreaking of the Tropicana International Conference Centre and reiterated the administration’s commitment to reviving stalled projects to create job oppourtunities for the youth.
He reassured the public that despite the extensive infrastructure projects being executed, his administration has not borrowed from any financial institution and applauded the Federal Government for making funds available and highlighted his government’s prudent financial management as a key factor in sustaining developmental projects.
Eno expressed his administration’s commitment to private sector-minded governance, urging young people to take advantage of the opportunities available.
He also assured that his government is youth-friendly and willing to support those who are ready to contribute to the state’s development.
Earlier, the Chairman of Oruk-Anam, Sunday Festus Akpan, commended the Governor for the project and other ongoing infrastructure developments in the area.
Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, provided an overview of the project, highlighting its technical details and the challenges faced during its construction, and how the project had to be segmented and reawarded to two different contractors.
In their goodwill message, stakeholders in the area including the House of Representatives Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk-Anam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Unyime Etim, Paramount Ruler of Oruk-Anam, Akuku Engr. J. J. Abosi, Political Leader of Oruk-Anam, Sir. Udo Kieran, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, and the House of Assembly Member for Oruk-Anam State Constituency, Hon. Sampson Idiong, hailed the road project as a game-changer for the local government and neighboring areas, providing access to Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia and other States in the Niger-Delta region.
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They asserted that the infrastructure is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the people of the area, and pledged their total to the government of Pastor Umo Eno.
In furtherance of their corporate social responsibility, one the construction firm handling the project, Amitec Construction Company said it is committed to constructing water projects in each of the villages traversed by the road and also announced the sponsorship of Akwa Ibom youths in the Dakadda Skills Acquisition Centre in addition to the donation of 50,000 copies of exercise books to schools in the State.
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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