Akwa Ibom
SSG Hosts Uyo Stakeholders, Seeks Continuous Support For Gov. Umo Eno
SSG Hosts Uyo Stakeholders, Seeks Continuous Support For Gov. Umo Eno
SSG hosts Uyo stakeholders, seeks continuous support for Gov. Umo Eno. In a decisive show of leadership, the Secretary to the State Government and Political Leader of Uyo Local Government Area, Prince Enobong Uwah, today, hosted in his residence, stakeholders from all the political Wards of Uyo local government area.
Addressing the gathering, the SSG lauded the Governor’s visionary leadership, citing unprecedented appointments of Uyo indigenes and various development projects. He called for continuous political engagement, emphasizing the importance of unity in advancing the progress of Uyo.
“I want to thank our Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for all he has done for Uyo Local Government Area. We have witnessed significant improvements compared to previous governments, especially in the areas of human capital development and appointments given to our people,”.
He highlighted Governor Eno’s transparent approach to governance and urged his kinsmen qualified to handle government contracts to take advantage of the State procurement portal and bid for jobs.
“It is very important that we continue to support our Governor. He has initiated numerous projects and programmes, and we must actively participate, including registering on the official portal,” he said.
Speaking further, he reaffirmed the Governor’s adherence to budgetary provisions, stressing that next year’s budget will be crafted as the “people’s budget” to reflect the needs and aspirations of the citizens.
Prince Uwah thereafter inaugurated a Needs Assessment Committee headed by Otuekong Ekerete Ekpenyong to collate and document the developmental needs of the Local Government ahead of Uyo Federal Constituency Town-hall meeting.
He further informed stakeholders that the next phase of Town Hall Meetings will be held in Oron Federal Constituency, followed by Uyo Federal Constituency, to ensure that all concerns are adequately addressed at a higher level of government.
Earlier while setting the tone for the gathering, the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Monday Eyo emphasized that the stakeholders gathered at the instance of the SSG to deliberate on matters germane to the growth and development of Uyo.
He seized the oppourtunity to express gratitude to the Governor for “the various appointments given to our people.”
He noted that the Local Government has never had it so good, and expressed pride in the Governor’s people-oriented leadership style as well as the political leadership in Uyo.
The well-attended event featured goodwill messages from stakeholders who all appreciated the Governor for his inclusive leadership style, which is felt across party lines and urged the SSG to extend their gratitude to the Governor for staying true to his campaign promises and ensuring that development reaches every part of Uyo Local Government Area.
Umo Eno
In a vote of thanks, the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area who is also the State Chairman of ALGON, Dr. Uwemedimo E. Udo, applauded the political leader for convening the meeting, describing it as a gathering of real politicians who make things happen in their respective units.
He commended the Governor for his achievements, particularly in the area of road construction, emphasizing that Governor Umo Eno is a leader who keeps his promises.
Other dignitaries at the meeting were; Executive Chairman, UCCDA, Hon. Anietie Eka, Member Representing Uyo in AKHA, Hon. Uwemedimo Asuquo; Commissioner for Culture & Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia, Chairman, Ibom Hotel & Tourism, Mr. Charles Udoh, Immediate Past Commissioner for Trade & Investment, Dr. John James, Party Leadership, Governor’s Aides, Youth and Women Leaders among others.
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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