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Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Reaffirms Commitment To Deliver On Projects
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Reaffirms Commitment To Deliver On Projects
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno reaffirms commitment to deliver on projects. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the over 40 new and impactful projects initiated across various sectors in the State.
Speaking at the second Monthly Delivery Meeting at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor urged Commissioners and Delivery Advisors to take their assignments seriously and ensure that the projects are delivered according to specification and timelines.
“Let me add here that we are executing these projects without borrowing a kobo from any bank. While we may not foreclose the possibility in the future of borrowing to complete projects, but I wish to state here that, through prudent management of resources, such as trimming the size of government and elimination of wastages, we are able to free up resources for us to undertake these audacious and impactful projects.”
The Governor who had invited some stakeholders to be part of the meeting, as part of his strict adherence to the spirit of inclusivity, said “I am sure that with the presentations today, you will be convinced that truly, Akwa Ibom is rising and on the right trajectory- and by the time we finish our first term, and our people reward us with a second term, we will indeed be the sub-national to beat in Nigeria.”
Appraising the different presentations including the progress of work at the Industrial Park, Ewet Luxury Garden, Ibom City Bus, Ikot Ekpene Market, Ibom Hotel, Abuja, Ibom Sports Academy, rebranding of Ibom Paint, staff and pensioners verification exercise and the proposed ARISE Shopping City, AKBC House, and others, he urged the delivery advisors not to relent in their efforts to meet the target deadlines.
The Governor likened the delivery meeting to a situation room, as obtained in other climes -where critical developmental decisions are taken and deliverables and outcomes tabled.
He appreciated the stakeholders present for taking part in the meeting.
In his remark, Senator Ekong Sampson
representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development said the meeting was an experience for him, adding that having served in the State Executive Council and now Senate, the development was novel and laudable.
He said the administration has a very good road map for development of the State, adding “We are proud of you and we will continue to support you for eight years. You have the full support of Abuja for eight years.”
Umo Eno
Also speaking, Ambassador Asam Asam SAN, appreciated the Governor for the invitation to be part of the meeting, saying it was “an opportunity to help us see what you are doing from inside. There is no one who would leave here without knowing that you are charting a good course.”
On his part, Senator Effiong Bob said he was delighted at the development, and the decision to appoint Delivery Advisors, adding that he has no regrets for the decision to be the Governor’s “guarantor.”
Also at the meeting were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Aniekan Akpan, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien, Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, members of the State Executive Council, Delivery Advisors, Board Chairmen and Heads of agencies.
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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