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January 29, 2025 Ibeno Sues For Peace with Eket Over Stubbs Creek
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Ibeno Sues For Peace with Eket Over Stubbs Creek

The People of Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom state have urged the state government to intervene and take decisive action to restore peace and unity between Eket and Ibeno Local Government Area.

The long-standing dispute between the two local government areas has resurfaced after the Eket people’s union (EPU) reportedly submitted a quit notice to the Akwa Ibom state land use allocation committee.

Speaking on Inspiration FM’s News and Current Affairs programme, ‘Talking Point’, BARR DIAMOND AKPANEKA, faulted the quit notice issued by the EPU, saying they want to live peacefully.

Also speaking during the programme, a Community Leader, MR VICTOR IBOK said the area has been peaceful lately, urging that the peace and tranquility should be sustained for people to go about their normal businesses.

The oil rich Stubbs creeks forest lands, Akoiyak, are home to the BUA refinery and petrochemical plants, the Exxonmobil QIT facility, and several other oil and other gas companies

January 29, 2025 Transmission Company of Nigeria Explains Blackout in Parts of Akwa Ibom
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Transmission Company of Nigeria Explains Blackout in Parts of Akwa Ibom

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained the reason for the electricity outage experienced in parts of the Akwa Ibom State.

 

According to TCN’s spokesperson, NDIDI MBAH, the outage is due to maintenance of TCN’s 60 Mega Volt Ampere power transformers at the 132/33kV Uyo Transmission Substation.

 

MBAH explained that areas affected by the outage include Abak, Ikot-Ekpene, Afaha Ube, and Idoro. She stated that the power interruption is necessary to ensure a safe working environment for engineers performing the maintenance work.

 

The company’s spokesperson assured that the bulk power supply will be restored immediately upon completion of the maintenance. She added that the outage will affect the distribution of electricity to end-users in the affected areas for the duration of the maintenance period.

January 27, 2025 Governor Umo Eno to Kick-Start 31 Projects Before May 2025
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Governor Umo Eno to Kick-Start 31 Projects Before May 2025

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to flag off 31 projects before May 2025. This announcement was made during the foundation laying ceremony of the ARISE Senior Citizens Centre in Itak, Ikono Local Government Area.

The Governor revealed that some of the projects lined up for completion include the Command and Control Center, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation House, General Hospital Ibiono Ibom, Uyo Convention Center, and the International Market, Ikot Ekpene.

The ARISE Senior Citizens Centre is a brainchild of Pastor Patience Umo Eno, the governor’s wife, who sought to create a personalized service hub for the elderly. The projectis located along the medical corridor between the Ibom Specialist Hospital and Four Point by Sheraton Hotel.

Governor Eno emphasized the importance of inclusivity, citing his administration’s efforts to maintain peaceful working relationships across party lines. He urged those he referred to as political jobbers to desist from their mischief, as the Akwa Ibom project is greater than any party affiliation.

The Governor appreciated the people of Ikono and Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas for collaborating with and supporting his administration. He also thanked them for the expanse of land made available for the medical corridor, which will help advance the successful stories of his campaign promises and the ARISE Agenda.

In their separate remarks, the Chairman of Ikono and Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas, Hon. Oto-Obong Essien and Hon. Asuakak Umoh, appreciated the Governor for the various projects located in the two local government areas. They assured him of their continuous support.

The foundation laying ceremony was attended by notable figures, including the member representing Ikono and Ini Federal Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong Udo, and the Paramount Ruler of Ibiono, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang.

January 25, 2025 Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner Meets with Scrap Dealers
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Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner Meets with Scrap Dealers

Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP BABA MOHAMMED AZARE has met with scrap dealers across the State to address the rising concerns of vandalism of government and private properties.

The meeting held at the command’s Headquarters in Uyo is targeted at finding a lasting solution to curb theft and sale of stolen or vandalized items to scrap dealers.

During his address, CP AZARE reiterated the commitment of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor UMO ENO in tackling the growing concerns of some criminal elements that hide under the guise of being scrap dealers and scavengers.

The CP assured the dealers that the Akwa Ibom State Police Command would intensify efforts to arrest and prosecute those involved in such criminal activities.

The Commissioner indicated that some unscrupulous individuals vandalize public infrastructure, such as transformers, Electrical cables and sell them to scrap dealers, as he noted the crucial role of scrap dealers in addressing the menace.

In his response, the Chairman, Scrap Dealers Association, Comrade C. Ejimadu who was represented by the Legal Adviser, Scrap Dealers Association of Nigeria Akwa Ibom State chapter, Barrister CHIDI ANYANWU, commended the Commissioner of Police for the proactive engagement.

He pledged that the association would sensitize its members to desist from buying stolen or vandalized items and work collaboratively with the police to uphold the law.

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