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Anioma State Will Be Created — With Asaba As Its Capital, Says Akpabio
Anioma State Will Be Created — With Asaba As Its Capital, Says Akpabio
Anioma state. The senate president said the President Bola Tinubu administration remains committed to the initiative.
Akpabio said Warri would serve as the capital of the new Delta state if Anioma is created.
He said Warri already has key infrastructure, including an airport, government offices, major oil companies, a seaport, and a stadium.
Governors of Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River attended the congress.
Other political leaders and party stakeholders from across the south-south region were also at the event.
Akpabio described the agitation for Anioma state as historically justified, noting that the proposal reflects a long-standing aspiration rooted in equity, administrative efficiency, and balanced development.
The senate president said the initiative, championed by Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta north, has continued to receive legislative attention.
Akpabio added that the proposal ranks among the priorities of the 10th senate, adding that the creation of Anioma state would come with socio-economic and administrative benefits.
The ex-Akwa Ibom governor said the restructuring would split Delta state into two viable entities and promote decentralisation.
“Anioma state will be created, with Asaba as its capital. The senate fully supports the initiative spearheaded by Senator Ned Nwoko,” he said.
“This step will usher in a new era of development and shared prosperity for all constituent communities.
“With Asaba as Anioma state capital, Warri will be the capital of the new Delta.”
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Akpabio also called for unity among the people of the south-south region.
He urged stakeholders to support the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, emphasising that such support would promote sustainable growth and national integration.
In November 2025, Nwoko announced that the bid to create Anioma state has gained significant momentum, with constitutional amendment committees and Tinubu backing the endeavour.
He said 97 senators previously signed a document endorsing the move, describing the level of support as unprecedented.
The Africa CEO Forum Convenes In Kigali Under The Theme ‘Scale or Fail
The Africa CEO Forum convenes this week in Kigali under the theme ‘Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership’, a call for the continent’s industries to pool capital, infrastructure, and markets to compete at scale.
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Within that frame, our EVP, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye, joins the African Oil and Gas Coalition’s Strategic Roundtable, ‘Gas without Cash: Breaking the African Monetisation Deadlock,’ on Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 2:45pm WAT.
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The session will weigh the financing structures, payment architectures, and commercial models that can move African gas from stranded resource to bankable output.
NNPC Ltd. brings to the table the operational weight and partnership track record to help shape these answers.
ICPC Sensitised Members Of ICPC-NYSC CDS Group On Vital Roles They Can Play Against Corruption
Sokoto State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recently sensitised members of its ICPC-NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) group on the vital roles they can play in the campaign against corruption.
The sensitisation programme, held recently at Federal Government College (FGC), Sokoto, was themed around empowering corps members to serve as grassroots change agents, promoting integrity, and raising awareness of the dangers of corruption within their places of primary assignment.
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Delivering the lecture on behalf of the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Deputy Superintendent Yusuf Kabiru stressed the importance of grassroots engagement in the anti-corruption crusade.
He urged corps members to seize the unique opportunity afforded by their postings to schools, organisations, and communities, using these platforms to enlighten the public on ethical values and responsible conduct.
“You are the frontline ambassadors of integrity,” Mr Kabiru told the gathering. “Your voices can reshape norms and deter dishonest practices at the community level.”
He further charged the incoming executives of the CDS group to demonstrate strong leadership and intensify sensitisation efforts, noting that sustained awareness campaigns remain essential to building a corruption-free society.
ICPC Sensitised Members Of ICPC-NYSC CDS
The event, which drew 67 participants – reflecting notable interest and commitment among corps members – also featured an interactive session in which attendees posed questions and shared insights on anti-corruption strategies.
The programme concluded with a renewed pledge by the corps members to uphold integrity and promote transparency in their respective places of primary assignment, after which a group photograph was taken.
Naval Chief Idi Abbas Pushes Manpower Development For Safe Navigation, Blue Economy
The chief of naval staff, Idi Abbas, has underscored the critical role of manpower development in ensuring safe navigation and driving Nigeria’s blue economy.
Mr Abbas said this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the hydrographer of the federation, Olumide Fadahunsi, to naval headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement on Tuesday.
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Mr Abbas reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to supporting the National Hydrographic Agency, particularly in the areas of manpower provision and capacity building.
He noted that a highly skilled hydrographic workforce remained vital to naval operations and maritime domain awareness.
The naval chief also lauded the agency for its outstanding hydrographic activities in Cross River and Imo, which he said had earned widespread recognition.
He urged the agency to deepen local capacity development by producing training charts for institutions such as the Nigerian Defence Academy Naval Wing and Nigerian Navy Training Schools.
He congratulated Mr Fadahunsi on his appointment and commended the strategic direction introduced under his leadership. He also encouraged the hydrographer to sustain the momentum by consolidating on the achievements of his predecessor.
Mr Fadahunsi expressed appreciation to the naval chief for the Nigerian navy’s sustained support to the agency.
He said that upon assuming office, he conducted a comprehensive review of the agency’s operations and subsequently developed a strategic plan that prioritised manpower development as a key enabler for maritime safety and economic growth.
The hydrographer noted that personnel of the navy constituted a significant proportion of the agency’s workforce. According to him, this underscores the longstanding institutional synergy between both organisations.
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He further revealed plans to boost female participation in hydrography, in line with the global drive by the International Hydrographic Organisation to promote inclusivity and gender balance in the field.
The visit reinforced the navy’s commitment to strengthening hydrographic capabilities as a cornerstone of maritime governance, navigational safety, and sustainable national development.
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