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April 23, 2025 Hon. Mark Eset of the House of Reps Accuses Rivers State Sole Administrator of “Over-Stepping”
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Hon. Mark Eset of the House of Reps Accuses Rivers State Sole Administrator of “Over-Stepping”

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS has been accused of exceeding the boundaries of his official mandate in some of his decisions.

The situation is raising concerns among lawmakers and stakeholders, who fear that such actions could further deepen the political unrest in the state.

In an exclusive interview with Inspiration FM News, a member of the National Assembly,Hon. MARK ESSET, expressed his dissatisfaction with the actions of the Sole Administrator, alleging that he has failed to follow the laid-down guidelines designed to bring peace and order to the troubled state.

ESSET, who represents Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/ Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency remains hopeful that a political solution is still possible if the President is able to take immediate steps to address the situation.

The Sole Administrator was appointed by President BOLA TINUBU on March 18, with a clear mandate to restore peace and maintain stability in Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis.

April 21, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Emphasizes the Purpose of Easter
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Governor Umo Eno Emphasizes the Purpose of Easter

Governor UMO ENO has emphasized Easter as a time of sacrifice, hope, and unconditional love.

Governor Eno, who stated this in his Easter broadcast, acknowledged the economic challenges facing the state but expressed optimism that, like the resurrection story, Akwa Ibom would rise above adversity.

He noted that prudent resource management had started yielding positive results and thanked citizens for their understanding, prayers, and continued faith in his administration’s efforts to expand opportunities and improve lives.

Highlighting achievements under administration, the governor reported significant strides in infrastructure, healthcare, education, housing, tourism, and transport. He stated that beyond capital projects, his government had prioritized social welfare, especially for the most vulnerable in the society.

Among the initiatives mentioned were the construction of over 205 Arise Compassionate Homes, the Arise Elderly Care Initiative benefitting 600 elders with monthly stipends, and the enrollment of more than 15,000 vulnerable individuals in the Arise Care Insurance Scheme. He also spoke of N60 billion already paid in gratuities and the provision of food vouchers for the poorest, alongside youth empowerment programmes.

April 19, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Ministry to Probe Athletes’ Perfomances at Niger-Delta Sports Festival Ahead of National Festival
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Akwa Ibom State Sports Ministry to Probe Athletes’ Perfomances at Niger-Delta Sports Festival Ahead of National Festival

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports has announced it will set up a committee of enquiry to review the performance of the State athletes and Coaches at the just concluded Niger Delta Sports Festival, which held in Uyo.

Akwa Ibom returned in 6th position with a medal haul of 9 golds, 14 silvers and 14 bronze medals totaling 37, out of the nine states of the Niger Delta that participated in the competition.

It was also gathered that Akwa Ibom athletes who were officially camped in Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono Ibom went haywire over alleged underpayment of camping (pre-competition) allowances.

The aggrieved athletes it was further gathered blocked the entrance of the Centre for receiving just 5,000 Naira as their camping allowance instead of the expected N30,000

However, the Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey while addressing the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria – SWAN, Akwa Ibom State chapter on Friday said the inauguration of the committee was an attempt to address past shortcomings and improve future performances of the state athletes.

He said the committee will investigate incessant complaints and protests by state athletes and to assess the overall performance of the team.

While describing some of the incidents that happened in the camp of Team Akwa Ibom as unpleasant and embarrassing, the commissioner said it was important to have a committee to investigate, analyse and give recommendations in order to avoid such occurrences in future.

“I was hardly available during the games, so we are planning to set up a committee to look into some of the incidents that happened in our camp during the Niger Delta Sports Festival, not for punitive measures, but for proper findings and recommendations to guide us in future,” he said.

Elder Bassey, who was not satisfied with the position of the state team at the end of the festival, said it was now time to take sports development to the grassroots level and discover talents who will give the state better representation in future competitions, adding that the plan is in line with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno.

He thanked the Governor for creating an enabling environment for the hosting of the festival and the Niger Delta Development Commission – NDDC for the face-lift given to sports infrastructure in the state and promised to set up a Facility Management Committee to ensure proper maintenance of the sporting facilities in the state.

Earlier, the state chairman of SWAN, Emmanuel Akpan congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment and described it as well deserved. He thanked the Governor for creating a separate ministry for sports, adding that the move will ensure proper development of sports in the state.

April 18, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Doles Out More Empowerment at Ikot-Ekpene Town Square.
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Governor Umo Eno Doles Out More Empowerment at Ikot-Ekpene Town Square.

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.
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.

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