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Breaking: Governor Umo Eno In Court Over Stratification

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February 5, 2025

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Breaking: Governor Umo Eno In Court Over Stratification

Governor Umo Eno in Court over stratification. Demographics in simple definition are statistics that describe populations and their characteristics; it also means stratification of people with similar interest or concerns; sometimes broken into age, social class, race and gender.

This spread and the inability to prioritize their aspirations and concerns at any level of engagement must have necessitated the invention of words like “underserved” and “marginalization” in the English lexicon. Both alongside their synonyms are the soul of all known agitations, whether in politics, work place or society.

Harold Lasswell must have thought of the dilemma of settling between triage and preference to arrive at politics as the call of who gets what, when and how. Settling for which of the two at anytime is less injurious in the judgment call of leadership has kept Nigeria’s narrative of fair demographic balance checkered.

The debate on which comes first has seen the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, dismantling the walls that excused exclusion, to stand out as a sterling example of conscious inclusion.

When the governor during the campaigns gave his words to run an administration that will prioritize the aspiration of every Akwa Ibom indigene, not many believed it was possible. Yet like every other promise he has made, he is walking his talk to prove that governance can depart from rhetoric and selective inclusion.

For the hitherto forgotten vulnerable demographic, Fido’s sensational single “Joy is coming” should have been Governor Eno’s campaign theme song. They could not have imagined a better time to live than the ARISE Agenda era.

With several of 400 vulnerable families waking up to become owners of decent houses through the ARISE Compassionate Homes Initiative, and more families benefiting from the Free Food Programme of the Bulk Purchase Agency, it is a new season for this category of people who were once neglected.

Nigerian women have not been more politically visible and economically considered than in Eno’s Akwa Ibom. In the present Akwa Ibom, aside the state having a female Deputy Governor, five local government areas have women as their elected head.

Out of the thirty one local government councils, twenty six of them have women as deputy heads of council, while each local government area has at least four female councillors. Whether it is elective or appointive position, it has been an impressive mix of women in high profile offices.

There are numerous programmes of the administration that women have been given glaring advantage; this includes the Enterprise Accelerator Programme of Ibom-LED where 400 female youths have been trained and profiled for business support grants of 750,000 Naira each.

The ARISE Agenda’s existential benefits to young people have remained expansive on an array of fronts; from enterprise development and empowerment to political inclusion, it has remained a tale of triumph for the youth demographic.

Students have been paid bursary, given scholarships, as well as other forms of support. Young entrepreneurs are trained by Ibom-LED and empowered to stay in business.

The big one for young people is the opportunity given those that are unemployed to earn some support grants through a portal that employers in the private sector can also leverage on to hire.

While the world sustains its fast paced survival trajectory, people with various disabilities have continued to complain about the unfortunate circumstance of being left behind.

With Governor Eno, things for people in the disability spectrum had long taken a lucky twist with some of them appointed into sensitive positions as permanent secretary and personal aides.

Additionally, there is the Governor’s thoughtful education grant of 100 million Naira for those in tertiary institutions, not to forget other medical and economic interventions.

Elderly citizens have been treated in a manner that has made transiting from healthy adulthood to fragile agedness a pleasant experience. Governor Eno has approached and handled their welfare with utmost attention and priority.

There is a free health insurance scheme for the elderly, while an elderly citizens centre, where they can indulge in recreational activities and reminisce fondly on old times is in the works. Payment of pensions and gratuities to retirees is happening in a manner never experienced in our governance history.

Stimulating the economy has known no better past. Civil servants have continued to wake into thoughtful gestures of the government, including the thirteenth month salary dubbed ‘Enomber’, wardrobe allowance for teachers, wage awards among other incentives.

Beyond those in the government employ, the 2 billion naira grant to traders and similar gestures to Arewa, Yoruba, Igbo and Niger Delta business communities in the state are both profound and bold imprints of our hospitable nature.

Added to his strides at resuscitating weaning prospects of the state’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom is positioned on all flanks to lead a sustainable economic renaissance.

Umo Eno

Despite achieving these much, it has remained in the thought of many how a government is able to sustain a steady flow of developmental projects across every local government area. The governor is dismantling all known barriers of exclusion and discontinuity in government by ensuring that viable projects he inherited from previous administrations are revived in the interest of the state and for the benefit of the people.

Just when the people thought so much have been achieved, Governor Eno in deepening the Akwa Ibom State’s developmental narratives is lining up dozens of life-touching projects for commencement before mid year.

With a saturated mix of people in the formal to informal sector; including businessmen, politicians, industry experts, budding entrepreneurs, and the unemployed Akwa Ibomites, there is a consensus that points to Governor Umo Eno as a leader at home with the aspirations of people in every rung of the socioeconomic construct.

The series of recognitions and Awards in pleasant torrents have furthered the justification that the people knew what they wanted in their quest for a governor who would understand their plights, and work honestly towards solving their problems.

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Akpabio Commends Governor Umo Eno On Peaceful Conduct Of APC State Congress

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March 4, 2026

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Akpabio Commends Governor Umo Eno On Peaceful Conduct Of APC State Congress

Akpabio commends Governor Umo Eno on peaceful conduct of APC state congress. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for the peaceful conduct of the State congress of All Progressives Congress.

Akpabio who participated in the Congress held at Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, observed the peaceful ambience that trailed the party event. He noted that in the past such events were always rancourous and marked by factionalization and acrimony.

The Senate President commended Pastor Eno for broad consultation and inclusive governance which led to the emergence of a new executive committee for the party in the state through consensus as prescribed by the constitution of the party.

A statement by the Special Assistant on Media/Communication to the President of the Senate, Anietie Ekong quoted Senator Akpabio as saying: “Somebody alluded to the fact that it was not always like this. Congresses in the State were always characterized by factions.

“While some gathered here at the Stadium, others would gather at a hotel to do their own parallel congress. But you will be shocked that before you get to Abuja it is the rag-tag congress that would be recognized by the Party.

“Just recently when the team came from Abuja to conduct the congress here, they had to be led to the State Office of the Department of State Services (DSS) for their safety. Let me tell you that even Ward and Local Government Congresses in some States, people lost their lives.

“But here we are in Akwa Ibom State conducting the congress as if we are in a church to take communion. Today I give glory to God for the peace in Akwa Ibom State. And this is because we are led by a true man of God who practices godliness in his heart.

“This is uncommon, this is unprecedented and it will go down in history as the first most peaceful congress in Nigeria. We will continue to support Governor Umo Eno. I can predict that even the coming elections in Akwa Ibom State, will be as peaceful as this congress.

“Akwa Ibom has continued to show leadership, Akwa Ibom has continued to show unity totally unprecedented. There is no single untowards incident throughout the Ward, Local Government and State congresses. Even old political foes have been reconciled today with this congress.”

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In a voice vote, the party faithful pledged their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Akpabio and Governor Eno.

In his remarks the Governor thanked the President of the Senate for his presence which he said had dignified the Congress. He thanked God for the peaceful conduct of the Ward, Local Government and State Congresses and pledged the support of the State for the administration of President Tinubu.

The Congress re-elected Obong Stephen Ntukekpo as the State Chairman to lead the State Executive Committee of the Party with a focus on unity and grassroots mobilization.

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Oluremi Tinubu Sets To Unveils Akwa Ibom Elderly Citizens Centre

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March 2, 2026

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Oluremi Tinubu Sets To Unveils Akwa Ibom Elderly Citizens Centre

Oluremi Tinubu sets to unveils Akwa Ibom elderly citizens centre. The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Saturday, March 7, 2026, inaugurate the Geriatric Centre in Akwa Ibom State, otherwise known as the ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre.

The facility, also referred to as the ARISE Senior Citizens Centre, is a purpose-built project initiated by Governor Umo Eno to provide comprehensive healthcare, recreation and social support services for elderly residents in the state.

Eno disclosed this during the March edition of the Government House Monthly Covenant Service on Sunday.

According to a statement from the Government House Press Unit, the commissioning of the centre, located along the Uyo–Ikot Ekpene Road on the Arise Medical Corridor, will be one of the highlights of the First Lady’s maiden official visit to the state.

The visit will also feature the grand finale of the ongoing women’s sensitisation and mobilisation tour.

Speaking on the project, Eno said the facility, which includes a health centre and relaxation spots, is specifically designed for senior citizens aged 65 years and above.

“The First Lady of our Nation, Senator Remi Bola Tinubu, will be here on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to inaugurate the Geriatric Centre, otherwise known as ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre.

He also disclosed that the state would take delivery of two new Airbus aircraft within the year and that several projects were ongoing at the Victor Attah International Airport ahead of the commencement of international flights scheduled for April.

Oluremi Tinubu

The governor further announced that the state had commenced the operation of a Treasury Single Account and directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply fully, warning that his administration would not tolerate any default.

He urged residents to continue praying for the success of his administration, as well as for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and President Bola Tinubu.

Earlier in his sermon titled “El-Shaddai,” drawn from 2 Corinthians 9:8, the Pastor-in-Charge of Region 14 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Umar Idris Enoch, urged believers to trust in God in times of uncertainty, assuring them that divine purpose would ultimately prevail.

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Akwa Ibom Geriatric Centre Ready For Commissioning By First Lady Remi Tinubu, Says Governor Eno

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March 2, 2026

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Akwa Ibom Geriatric Centre Ready For Commissioning By First Lady Remi Tinubu, Says Governor Eno

Akwa Ibom geriatric centre ready for commissioning by first lady Remi Tinubu, says Governor Eno. .. says two new Airbus underway for Ibom Air.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the State Geriatric Centre, otherwise called the ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre, will be commissioned by the nation’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday March 7, 2026.

Speaking at the March edition of Government House monthly covenant service, the Governor said the commissioning of the centre located on the Arise Medical Corridor along Uyo – Ikot Ekpene Road, will be one of the major events of the First Lady’s first official visit to the State. The other will be the grand finale of the ongoing women sensitization and mobilisation tour.

Governor Eno noted that the facility, with a health centre, relaxation spots, will serve senior citizens, specifically those above 65 years.

He appreciated women of the state for their commitment to the sensitization/economic empowerment programme for women across the State, and extended the warm felicitations from the First Lady of Nigeria to them.

The Governor appreciated everyone who has created time to be part of the covenant service, saying that the State was embarking on quite a number of projects which requires fervent prayers for God’s guidance and divine speed.

Governor Eno also said the State was building a brand new jetty in Oron, as part of efforts to restore the city’s lost commercial glory.

He said the State was embarking on strategic projects across the three Senatorial District, disclosing that some preliminary works had commenced at the Ikot Ekpene International Market, and the main construction work will commence soon.

Governor Eno also announced that the State will take delivery of two new Airbus within the year, adding that different projects were ongoing at the Victor Attah International Airport ahead of the commencement of international flight in April.

He also said the State was running a Treasury Single Account (TSA), urging all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to comply as his administration would not tolerate any default.

While enumerating the numerous achievements of his administration, he said the greatest asset was the peace enjoyed across the State, and charged everyone to resist any individual or group attempt to truncate the peace.

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The Governor who expressed delight that the era of oath taking has passed with the new electoral law, which does not give room for any special delegate, announced the scheduling of the State Congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress, for Tuesday March 3, 2026, and called on everyone to take part in the exercise.

He reminded the congregation to continue to pray for the success of the administration, as well as for the Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and President Bola Tinubu.

Earlier in his message on the theme, “El-Shaddai,” drawn from 2 Corinthians 9:8, the Pastor-in-Charge of Region 14 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Umar Idris Enoch, charged believers to trust in the Lord even in time of uncertainties, assuring that when a cause is rooted in God, there is nothing to fear.

He emphasized that divine purpose ultimately prevails, and that faith in El-Shaddai guarantees that the expectations of the righteous shall not be cut short.