Akwa Ibom
Governor Umo Eno Unveils Economic Empowerment Package For Windows Of Deceased Soldiers, Others
Governor Umo Eno Unveils Economic Empowerment Package For Windows Of Deceased Soldiers, Others
Governor Umo Eno unveils economic empowerment package for windows of deceased soldiers, others. The Akwa Ibom State Government has unveiled a comprehensive economic empowerment package aimed at improving the livelihoods of widows of fallen military, police, and paramilitary personnel through sustainable income-generating initiatives.
Governor Umo Eno announced the programme on Wednesday, during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Cenotaph on Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.
As part of the initiative, the state government will construct 150 lock-up stores, comprising 100 for widows of fallen military personnel and 50 for widows of deceased police officers and other paramilitary operatives.
The Governor disclosed that beneficiaries would also receive take-off grants to enable them establish and sustain small-scale businesses.
Pastor Eno explained that the intervention reflects a deliberate shift from short-term financial assistance to long-term economic empowerment for families of fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price in the service of the nation.
“In line with our commitment to the welfare of families of our fallen heroes, we are deliberately moving beyond one-off financial support to programmes that provide lasting economic stability,” the governor stated.
Beyond the empowerment package, Governor Eno also announced immediate financial support totalling N120 million in appreciation to the serving personnel, a N10 million donation to officers on parade, an additional N20 million to widows present at the ceremony, as well as another N20 million to the Nigerian Legionaries, reaffirming his administration’s tradition of recognising sacrifice and excellence.
He recalled that in the previous year, the state government disbursed N250 million as welfare support, including N150 million to widows of fallen military personnel and N100 million to widows of fallen police officers.
According to Governor Eno, construction of the lock-up stores will commence immediately after the relevant service formations make land available for the project.
He added that the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and the Bureau of Cooperatives will jointly coordinate and supervise the project to ensure prompt and timely delivery.
Speaking on national unity and politics, Governor Eno urged leaders to continue to see politics as a platform for service rather than bloodshed, commending chairmen of political parties for personally attending the remembrance event.
He expressed optimism that leaders across party lines would continue to embrace politics of ideas, development, and peaceful engagement.
On national security, the Governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what he described as decisive leadership in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, noting observable improvements across various parts of the country.
Governor Umo Eno Unveils Economic Empowerment Package
He also glowing tribute to the courage and sacrifices of officers and men of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in active service and those that are currently engaged in various theatres of operations across the nation.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to security agencies, Governor Eno recalled previous interventions including the completion and commissioning of internal roads at the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia last year.
He disclosed that the Command and Control Centre would be completed soon, alongside continued provision of amenities across service formations to enhance operational effectiveness.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is marked annually to honour Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty, while also recognising the sacrifices of veterans and their families.
Governor Eno while calling on corporate organizations to support the security agencies, also called for continued peace in Akwa Ibom State and across Nigeria, stressing that the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes must never be forgotten.
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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