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Governor Umo Eno Commissions Roads, Youth Development Centre, Health Centre

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Governor Umo Eno Commissions Roads, Youth Development Centre, Health Centre

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned five life touching projects in Oron Local Government Area. And Oro Nation endorses Governor for second term in office.

The projects which include a Model Primary Health Centre; Youth Development Centre; 4.2 kilometre Effiong Esang and Ukpong Streets, alongside 800 metres of discharge drains; and a new administrative building at Oron Local Government Council headquarters, were described as people-centric and unprecedented.

Inaugurating the Model Primary Health Centre, Governor Eno charged the people of Oron to avail themselves of the accessibility, affordability, and high quality service of the health facility to improve on their health status.

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He stated that the Youth Development Centre in Oron was the first to be completed, adding that similar centres would be replicated across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state. He also urged youths to take full advantage of the facilities in their respective areas for their personal development and the overall progress of the state.

The Governor said when completed in the 31 local government areas, a total of 31,000 youths will be trained annually in different skills, including ICT, fashion and design, catering, and others.

He said his administration created a stand alone Ministry of Youth Development, in order to prioritize the empowerment of youths in the State.

The Governor noted that the youth friendly centres, primary health centres and other facilities of government across the State are targeted at decentralizing development and reducing rural- urban migration.

Commissioning the 4.2km roads with 800 metre discharge drains, the Governor said the excitement was not really that the roads have been constructed but the fact that the suffering of the people occasioned by the devastating erosion and the deplorable vicinity has finally ended.

At the local government administrative block named after him, the Governor commended the Chairman of Oron Local Government Council, Hon. Okon Asukwo Enmewe, for his great sense of hard work, and commitment to service, and also commended all the local government chairmen in the State for their impactful leadership, and assured of continuous partnership for the development of the State.

Speaking during his endorsement by a group, Friends of Umo Eno in Oro Nation, held at Oron Township Stadium, Governor Eno appreciated the people for their trust, loyalty and solidarity, and for massively voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, himself and other candidates during the APC Primaries.

He assured them of continued commitment to more transformative initiatives in his second term.

Earlier in an overview of the primary health facility, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel John Ekem, disclosed that the facility was specially built to serve as a feeder to other primary health centres in Oro Nation, and enjoined the people of the area to secure and make quality use of the facility for their health needs.

At the Youth Development Centre, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerete Ekanem, commended the Governor for the significant investment in the facility, noting that it is designed to transform the economic prospects of youths across the State. He further described the centre in Oron as a comprehensive hub for youth economic empowerment and transformation.

At the new road project, the Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga, assured that the work done in the area has completely eliminated the erosion menace experienced over the years by the people, and specially thanked the Governor for his magnanimity.

In her remark at the endorsement rally, the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, acknowledged the Governor’s development strides in Oron in particular and in Oro Nation in general, and expressed her gratitude to the Governor for picking her, once again, as his running mate for the 2027 election.

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Appreciating the people of Oro Nation for the endorsement rally and vote of confidence on her father, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, assured that the Governor will continue to serve the interest of the people, adding that the ARISE Agenda, which is set for a review, will continue to impact on them and the State as a whole.

In a motion moved and seconded by Hon. Esio Okwong Udo and Hon. Peter Linus Umoh respectively, and moderated by the member representing Oron Federal Constituency, Hon. Martins Esin, the people thanked the Governor for his exceptional love and commitment to transforming Oro Nation, and pledged their full support for him till 2031.

In their separate goodwill messages, Engr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; the Paramount Ruler of Oron, Odidem Bassey Etim Edet; Ikpoto Okon Osung; and Mrs. Alice Ekpenyong, praised the Governor for the people-oriented projects which they described as historic and heartwarming.
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IGP Disu Receives (LASU) Alumni Association Delegation, Conferred With Emeritus Membership

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IGP Disu Receives (LASU) Alumni Association Delegation, Conferred With Emeritus Membership

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, Thursday, 22nd October 2026, received a delegation of the Lagos State University (LASU) Alumni Association led by its President, Mr Morisson Quakers, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, the Association conferred emeritus membership on the IGP in recognition of his achievements and contributions to public service.
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Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Association’s President commended the IGP’s leadership and commitment to people-centred policing, personnel welfare and inter-agency collaboration. He noted that the policy direction and priorities of his administration would shape the legacy of his tenure and assured him of the Association’s continued support.

The Chairman of the Association’s Board of Trustees, Mr Lekan Ogunbanwo, described the IGP as a worthy representative of the University and commended his accessibility and dedication to service.

In his remarks, the IGP expressed appreciation for the honour bestowed on him by the alumni and acknowledged the University’s contribution to his personal and professional development and the encouragement he had received from fellow alumni throughout his career.

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The IGP also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism and improve personnel welfare through institutional initiatives and partnerships. He called for greater public understanding and cooperation with police officers in the discharge of their duties, acknowledging the demands and sacrifices associated with policing.

The Inspector-General of Police thanked the Association for its goodwill and reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining ties with his alma mater while advancing the Force’s mandate to protect lives and property and serve the public.

CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
22nd October, 2026
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Nigerian Navy, NDLEA Recover Drugs in Joint Operations, Arrest 10 Suspects in Warri

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Nigerian Navy, NDLEA Recover Drugs in Joint Operations, Arrest 10 Suspects in Warri

The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 10 suspects and recovered assorted substances suspected to be illicit drugs during a joint operation in the Warri general area of Delta State.
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The operation, conducted by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA and NDLEA from 19 to 20 October 2026, targeted locations suspected of being used for the storage, sale and distribution of illicit drugs. Items recovered included five cards of tramadol, 20 litres of Monkey Tail, 20 kilogrammes of cannabis, 10 kilogrammes of Colorado and other related exhibits.

The suspects and recovered exhibits were handed over to the NDLEA Warri Area Command for further investigation and necessary legal action.

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The operation reflects the Nigerian Navy’s contribution to tackling drug-related criminality through intelligence-led collaboration with relevant law enforcement agencies. The Navy will continue to support coordinated efforts to disrupt illicit drug distribution networks and strengthen security within its area of responsibility.

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Director Naval Information.
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Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Cutting-Edge Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment

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Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Cutting-Edge Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment

A high-powered delegation of experts from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) recently completed a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the newly acquired Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) equipment and Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) in China.
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The two-week exercise, led by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) in charge of the Information Communication and Technology/Modernisation Department, Oluyomi Adebakin, took place from 9 to 20 October 2026 at Nuctech Company Limited’s facility in China, the manufacturer of the advanced systems. The delegation conducted comprehensive technical verification of the high-tech scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System, designed to work in synergy to enhance cargo examination and real-time monitoring from port to destination.

During the test, DCG Adebakin reaffirmed Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi’s commitment to using technology as a catalyst for trade facilitation, revenue optimisation, and national security. She said the FAT is a crucial quality-assurance process to ensure the scanners and tracking system meet contractual specifications and global operational standards before shipment to Nigeria.

“The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi, is committed to ensuring that we deploy only cutting-edge, fit-for-purpose technology that will fast-track cargo examination, reduce dwell time, and enhance our ability to detect concealments and prohibited items, improve revenue generation, as well as facilitate legitimate trade”, CG Adebakin said.

For his part, the Acting Comptroller, Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII), Deputy Comptroller of Customs Umar Madugu, noted that deploying the new scanners and ECTS will significantly reduce the need for 100% physical examination, minimise human contact, curb cargo diversion, and improve efficiency across Customs formations.

Speaking on behalf of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the company’s General Manager, Bamidele Chinedu, described the FAT as a milestone in implementing the TMP, stressing that integrating NII scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System is central to achieving a transparent, technology-driven Customs system.

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Also speaking, Niu Chao, Project Manager, Nuctech Company Limited, China, expressed the company’s commitment to delivering world-class equipment, technical support, capacity building, and after-sales services.

During the exercise, technical experts from both NCS and TMPL were also trained to handle, operate, and maintain the scanners and the ECTS to ensure seamless deployment and sustainability in Nigeria.
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