Akwa Ibom
Umo Eno Doles Out N260m To 655 Beneficiaries In Ikot
Umo Eno Doles Out N260m To 655 Beneficiaries In Akwa Ibom Community
Umo Eno doles out N260m to 655 beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom Community …gets 2nd Term Nod from Senate President, Stakeholders
A total of 655 entrepreneurs, including farmers and small-scale business owners in Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, have received business support grants totaling N260 million and equipment support from Governor Umo Eno.
The beneficiaries, drawn from the three local government areas of Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim, and Obot Akara, which make up Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, received their business empowerment support on Thursday, 17th April, 2025, during a Town Square meeting held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium.
Addressing the people of the Federal Constituency, Governor Eno appreciated their support, which culminated in his electoral victory in the 2023 election. He said his decision to empower farmers and small-scale business owners in the area was a fulfilment of his campaign promise. He explained that the Town Square meeting provided an opportunity for him to meet and interact with the people, brief them on the government’s developmental efforts in the area, and gather inputs on areas requiring intervention through the NEEDS document.
While reassuring the people of the Constituency of his unwavering commitment to the implementation of the ARISE Agenda of his administration, Pastor Eno urged beneficiaries of the empowerment initiative to make judicious use of the funds and equipment in expanding their businesses.
He also acknowledged the support and cooperation he has continued to enjoy from the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Senate President, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, and his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio.
President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, represented by his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, described Governor Umo Eno as a God-sent leader who has changed the narrative of governance in Akwa Ibom and assured him of the support of the APC to ensure he continues in office beyond 2027.
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Other stakeholders of the Federal Constituency, including Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien; the House of Representatives Member for Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency, Dr. Patrick Umoh; members of the State Executive Council from the Constituency including Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong and Dr. Anthony Luke; the House of Assembly Member for Essien Udim, Barr. Prince Ukpong Akpabio; the House of Assembly Member for Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara, Hon. Jerry Otu; Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom; that of Essien Udim, Hon. Ntiedo Usoro; and that of Obot Akara, acknowledged the spread of people-oriented projects across the three local government areas by the Governor in less than two years, and were unanimous in their resolve to ensure the sustenance of his laudable programmes and initiatives with a second term mandate come 2027.
Highpoints of the event, which drew a massive and excited crowd, included a motion moved by the House of Representatives Member for Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Dr. Patrick Umoh, declaring total support for the Governor to continue in office beyond 2027. The motion was seconded by the House of Assembly Member for Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara State Constituency, Hon. Jerry Otu.
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.
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“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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