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September 15, 2021 Martha Udom Emmanuel Heads Akwa Ibom State Gender-Based Violence Management Committee.
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Martha Udom Emmanuel Heads Akwa Ibom State Gender-Based Violence Management Committee.

Akwa Ibom Governor Inaugurates GBV State Management Committee

Governor Udom Emmanuel has inaugurated the Akwa Ibom State Gender-Based Violence Management Committee.
The Committee is headed by his wife, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, and has Barr. Emem Ette of the Ministry of Justice as Secretary.
Performing the inauguration at the EXCO Chambers of Government House, Uyo, earlier today Wednesday, September 15, 2021 the Governor said the setting up of the Committee is a follow up to the State Gender Policy which prohibits all forms of violence against persons in the state.

He added that the objective of the Committee is to make recommendations and as well proffer a synchronised approach towards ending all forms of gender-based violence in the state.
Governor Emmanuel added that to restore sanity in the state, the Committee must work towards the total elimination of gender-based violence.
He warned that henceforth anyone found culpable in abusing or raping any gender (male and female) would be dealt with the full wrath of the law.


While fielding questions from Government House reporters, Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel speaking on behalf of the Committee, expressed delight at the inauguration of the Committee, saying this would further help in the fight against the scourge.
“We are going out en-masse to fight this crime to an end. This is another milestone in this course and with the enabling law, we will achieve much success collectively,” First Lady Martha quipped.
Other members of the 14-member committee are Dr. Ini Adiakpan (Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare), Mrs. Eno Jerome ( Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare), Barr ( Mrs) Mfon Edemekong (Ministry of Justice ), and Mrs. Idongesit Udo ( Ministry Health).

Also making the Committee are: Mrs. Emem George ( Office of the Accountant General), Mrs. Kokomma Sabbath ( Ministry of Education ), Mrs. Blessing Udofa ( Multilateral and Donor Agencies), Supol Nseobong Umoh ( Police Gender Desk Officer), Dr. Nsekpong Udoh ( CSO ), Mrs. Ime Ephraim Inyang ( CSO), Obonganwan Patricia Essienobot ( CSO ) and Mr. James Edet ( Ministry of Information).

September 15, 2021 Akwa Ibom State Secondary Education Board Chairman Charges Schools Ahead of New Session
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Akwa Ibom State Secondary Education Board Chairman Charges Schools Ahead of New Session

The Executive Chairman, State Secondary Education Board, Dr. Ekaette Ebong Okon, has directed all principals to ensure that teachers begin teaching immediately as the 2021/2022 academic year begins.

The Board Chairman gave this directive yesterday at Community Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Okubo Offot while embarking on an on-the-spot monitoring of resumption of schools and the conduct of the Senior Schools Certificate Examinations.

The Chairman expressed displeasure at the condition of the school environment which was very unkempt and called on all principals of schools to deploy all possible measures to get their school premises conducive for learning within days.

At Community Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Oku Ikono, Dr. Ebong Okon charged candidates to be of their best behaviour and dress like students even though they are writing their exit examinations.

She also led the team to Community Secondary Commercial School, Four Towns, where she expressed satisfaction at the smooth running of the Senior Certificate Examination and the orderly conduct of the candidates.

She commended the candidates for observing the Covid-19 safety protocol by being properly kitted with their facemasks and urged the candidates to shun all forms of examination malpractices and be independent in all their examinations.

Another Monitoring Team of the Board led by the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr. Joseph Eton, visited Secondary School, Etoi, Christian Secondary Commercial School, and Uyo High School, Uyo where the examination atmosphere was peaceful and teachers and students also resumed for the new academic session.

The Board directed principals to query staff who were absent from school without genuine reasons.
The Teams comprised all the Board Members, the Acting Permanent Secretary, all the Directors and some senior staff of the Board.

September 15, 2021 Finidi George Signs 2 year Contract with Enyimba as Head Coach
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Finidi George Signs 2 year Contract with Enyimba as Head Coach

Nigeria Professional Football League side, Enyimba International of Aba, have signed on former Nigeria international, Finidi George, as Technical Adviser of the club ahead of the forthcoming season.

A top source at the Aba-based club confirmed to Inspiration 105.9 FM that there have been fruitful talks with the former Ajax winger and a 2 year contract has been signed.

Coach Fatai Osho had confirmed his departure from Enyimba with an appreciation post on his official Facebook page at the end of last season paving way for Finidi to take over.

The People’s Elephant will be on the Continent of Africa in the CAF confederations Cup having finished 3rd in the just concluded NPFL 2020/2021 Season

September 15, 2021 Akwa Ibom State Police Arrest Gun-making Welder in Uyo
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Akwa Ibom State Police Arrest Gun-making Welder in Uyo

News filtered fast as the Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it had arrested one Ekike Hector David, an indigene of Mbiokporo 1 in Nsit Ibom Local government area of the State for alleged illegal manufacturing of AK47 rifles and other types of guns.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, who disclosed this in a press statement in Uyo, the State capital, said upon the suspect’s arrest, the items recovered from him included: eight (8) locally fabricated AK47 Rifles, one (1) Pump Action, one (1) pistol and six (6) dane guns.

He said the suspect, who is a welder, allegedly fabricates and sells those guns to criminals who use them to rob and terrorize innocent Citizens of the State.

The statement in parts read, “On the 13th of September, 2021, at about 1pm, Surveillance Team of ‘A’ Division located at Barracks Road, while on routine stop and search operation to stem criminal activities along Uyo Village Road and environs, arrested one Ekike Hector David of Mbiokporo 1 in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area with eight (8) locally fabricated AK47 Rifles, one (1) Pump Action, one (1) pistol and six (6) Dane Guns.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a welder who specializes in making and selling locally made rifles and other types of guns to criminal elements who use same in terrorising innocent members of the public.”

He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Amiengheme Andy had ordered discreet investigation into the crime and manhunt for the persons who patronize the suspect.

He said that the command would continue to protect the people, as well as flush out criminal elements in the State.

Some Friends and relatives of the suspect however have taken to popular Social Media platform Facebook to defend Ekike Hector David with claims that He is a filmmaker who produced the guns as props for a Movie.

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