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February 19, 2025 AKSEPWMA To Hold Monthly Sanitation on Saturday February 22 With Restriction of Movements
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AKSEPWMA To Hold Monthly Sanitation on Saturday February 22 With Restriction of Movements

The Akwa Ibom state government has announced the monthly state-wide environmental sanitation exercise set to take place on Saturday, February 22nd 2025.

The exercise starting from 7am till 10am will come with restriction on human and vehicular movement according to a release by the Akwa Ibom state environmental protection and waste management agency

Following this development, the chairman of agency, PRINCE IKIM will be working together with security agencies to ensure total compliance with this directive.

The government has also urged residents and commuters transporting through the borders to comply with this directive, noting that offenders will be prosecuted in the sanitation court.

It  has also encouraged community leaders to mobilize members of their respective communities to take part in this exercise for the well-being of the state.

February 19, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Government To Train and Certify Traditional Birth Attendants
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Akwa Ibom State Government To Train and Certify Traditional Birth Attendants

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has said his administration will train, supervise and certify Traditional Birth Attendants to bring them up in line with contemporary practices in the primary healthcare system.

The Governor made this known while addressing the practitioners at their 2025 State Convention held at Ibom Hall, Uyo. He issued a directive to the Ministry of Health, to undertake the training of practitioners to certify them as community healthcare workers.

He acknowledged the role of Traditional Birth Attendants as a part of the State’s social fabric given their role in caring for pregnant women and therefore directed that, upon acquiring the skills, they should be upgraded and incorporated into the primary healthcare system of the State.

Governor ENO reaffirmed his commitment to making them a critical component of his ARISE Agenda by touching lives and ensuring a healthy and productive population through investment in the healthcare sector.

The President, Akwa Ibom State Traditional Birth Attendants, Comrade OTOBONG GEORGE, in his welcome remarks, thanked the Governor for identifying with them and showing interest in bringing innovation to their profession.

The President, alongside the entire members, who were delighted at the development strides of the Governor, especially in the health sector, unanimously declared their support for Governor UMO ENO to go for a second term in 2027.

February 19, 2025 Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Screens Commissioner-Designates
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Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Screens Commissioner-Designates

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, presided over by Speaker UDEME OTONG, has commenced the screening of commissioner and special adviser nominees.

 

The exercise follows the conclusion of screening at the committee level. The nominees, who were sent to the Assembly by the state Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, are expected to undergo thorough scrutiny by the lawmakers.

 

During the screening exercise, the nominees responded to questions from the lawmakers, who assessed their suitability for the positions they have been nominated for.

 

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House, UDEME OTONG, has announced that the exercise will continue on Thursday, as more nominees are expected to appear before the Assembly.

February 17, 2025 Ibom Plaza Management Committee Assures Traders of Safety Amidst UCCDA Clampdown
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Ibom Plaza Management Committee Assures Traders of Safety Amidst UCCDA Clampdown

As the Uyo Capital City Development Authority, UCCDA moves to put an end to street trading, Chairman of Ibom Plaza Management Committee, Comrade EDIDIONG VINCENT has assured traders of their safety and security.

He gave the assurance while addressing traders at the Ibom Plaza Community, Uyo, in the hit of the demolition of illegal stalls by the UCCDA.

Comrade VINCENT expressed the traders’ willingness to support the government’s initiative and the efforts of the UCCDA, urging all roadside traders to relocate into the stalls inside plaza, noting that the UCCDA has intensified monitoring to ensure full compliance with the ban on illegal street trading.

He commended Governor UMO ENO for his friendly disposition towards traders in Akwa Ibom, appealing to the governor to fulfill his campaign promises, including providing grants to traders, appointment of Special Assistant from the Ibom Plaza community and provision of electricity, water, and toilets to enable traders to carry out their daily activities conveniently at the available stalls.

On their part, the traders commended Comrade EDIDIONG VINCENT and assured of their cooperation with the government and the UCCDA during the clearing exercise.

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