Akwa Ibom
Eno Tasks AKSU Graduating Students On Building Character, Accelerating Personal Growth
Eno Tasks AKSU Graduating Students On Building Character, Accelerating Personal Growth
Eno tasks AKSU graduating students on building character, accelerating personal growth, applauds Acting VC’s efforts over law faculty.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged graduating students of the Akwa Ibom State University to cultivate unshakeable character as it is the indispensable catalyst for unlocking true potential and achieving enduring success.
The Governor who spoke as Special Guest at the 12th Valedictory/Award Service organised by the institution”s Chapel of Praise for the 2024/2025 graduands at the University main campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, emphasized that while academic knowledge is vital, it is the development of strong moral fibre, integrity, and a robust sense of purpose that will empower them to navigate life’s challenges and make a lasting impact in their chosen fields.
“The whole world is defined by service and creativity. Character and commitment will bring you new opportunities for your personal growth. You can know all you know which I encourage you to, but if you have bad character, everything you know means nothing,” he said.
He urged the students to adopt an aspirational mindset, continually seeking innovative ways to leverage their education and add value, noting that success stories abound of individuals who have excelled by applying their academic knowledge in impactful ways.
The Governor who is the Visitor to the Institution, commended the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Otoabasi Akpan, for his untiring efforts at improving the status of the University, which have resulted in the recent accreditation of the Law Faculty of the institution by the National Universities Commission.
“The University is doing well, and I must congratulate the acting Vice Chancellor for showing so much excellence in such a short time of acting.
“Today, we have a Faculty of Law that he has worked very hard to get accreditation for. Thank you so much for the works you have done.The reward for a good job is more job, and we will get there. Thank you so much,” he stated.
Prof. Akpan, speaking on behalf of the University, hailed Governor Eno’s visit as a defining moment of immense pride for the institution, extolling the Governor’s decision to share in the graduating students’ milestone as a singular honour that underscores his commitment to nurturing academic excellence.
He encouraged the graduands to be good ambassadors of the university, having been trained, prepared and equipped to excel in their different fields of endeavour.
Eno Tasks AKSU Graduating Students
The Vice Chancellor thanked Governor Eno for the enormous supports the university has enjoyed in his tenure as Visitor, and expressed his commitment to contributing to the development and progress of the institution.
In a brief Valedictory message on behalf of the graduands, Emmanuel Justin Jimmy appreciated the Governor for honouring them on their special day, stressing that it was a rare privilege to have him grace their valedictory service.
On her part, the Chaplain of the Chapel, Rev Otobong Umoren, said since the establishment of the university and the Chapel of Praise, it has been a yearly ritual to gather and celebrate God’s faithfulness in the lives of their graduands, and appreciated the Governor for making the 2025 edition special and memorable.
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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