Akwa Ibom
Ati Annang Community Foundation’s 6th Executive Council Receives Royal Blessings In Akwa Ibom
Ati Annang Community Foundation’s 6th Executive Council Receives Royal Blessings In Akwa Ibom
Ati annang community foundation’s 6th executive council receives royal blessings in Akwa Ibom. The newly inaugurated 6th Executive Council of Ati Annang Foundation, one of Annang Land’s foremost socio-cultural organizations, has embarked on a series of high-profile visits to traditional leaders and key stakeholders, seeking wisdom and royal blessings for a successful tenure.
As part of this strategic outreach, the new leadership, led by the International President of Ati Annang, Adede Aniekpeno Mkpanang, paid a courtesy visit to Afe Annang, the apex socio-cultural body in Annang Land. The delegation was warmly received by Itai Afe Annang in Council, Obong Blaise Awakama, and other esteemed members of Afe Annang at his residence.
Speaking during the visit, President Mkpanang reaffirmed Ati Annang’s commitment to fostering unity and progress across Annang Land.
He emphasized that the visit was not only to introduce the new executive but also to solidify collaborative efforts that will promote cultural preservation and socio-economic development. He commended Obong Blaise Awakama for his steadfast leadership in upholding Annang heritage and pledged continued engagement with Afe Annang in advancing the region’s collective aspirations.
The President also acknowledged the contributions of past Ati Annang leaders, including pioneer president Sir Emem Akpabio and immediate past president Uwemedimo Nwoko, SAN, whose dedication helped shape the organization’s vision. He assured the elders of sustained consultations as the new administration works towards greater unity and advancement for the Annang people.
In a further demonstration of commitment to cultural continuity, the Ati Annang delegation visited Afe Nkuku Annang, the grand Council of Paramount Rulers of Annang land. At this gathering, Royal blessings were bestowed upon the new leadership by the notable traditional rulers, including His Royal Majesty, Akuku Professor Amanam Akpanudo Udo, Paramount Ruler of Etim Ekpo, and His Royal Majesty, Akuku Cosmas Akpan, the Akwa Akuku Annang and Paramount Ruler of Essien Udim. Others present were HRM, Akuku Udo Ukut of Ikot Ekpene, HRM Akuku Joseph Okosi Ekot 111 of Ika, HRM, Akuku Saviour Udofia of Abak, HRM, Akuku J. J. Obosi of Oruk Anam and HRM, Akuku (Engr.) Amos Akpan poured royal blessings on the new leadership of Ati Annang for greater impact on the people.
The meeting reinforced the deep-rooted ties between Ati Annang and Annang’s traditional institutions. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sir Emem Akpabio, used the occasion to advocate for the preservation of the Annang language, urging parents to teach their children their mother tongue.
He highlighted Ati Annang’s partnership with the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), which has successfully secured federal government approval for the Annang Language Curriculum.
Ati Annang
Commending the proactive leadership of the new Ati Annang executive, Obong Blaise Awakama praised their engagement with key stakeholders, stressing that such collaborations will strengthen Annang’s unity and cultural identity. He urged the leadership to remain steadfast in promoting the ideals of togetherness and progress.
The high-profile delegation included Deputy President, Sir Victor Udofia, International Treasurer, Dr. Mandu Ekpeyong, International PRO 1, Mr. Idorenyin Essien, and Chapter Chairmen from Abak, Essien Udim, Uyo, and Ikot Ekpene.
These visits mark the beginning of a new chapter for Ati Annang Foundation, setting the stage for enhanced cooperation between the organization and Annang’s revered traditional institutions.
With Royal blessings and strategic collaborations in place, the 6th Executive Council is poised to drive impactful initiatives for the collective growth of Annang land.
Idorenyin Godwin Essien , is the Public Relations Officer 1 of Ati Annang Foundation and writes from Ika Local Government Area.
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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