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September 23, 2024 Akwa Ibom Celebrates 37th Anniversary Amidst Mixed Feelings
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Akwa Ibom Celebrates 37th Anniversary Amidst Mixed Feelings

As Akwa Ibom marks her 37th anniversary today, youths of Uyo metropolis have called on the State Government to do more in the area of youth development by building industries in the state.

Akwa Ibom, which was  created on September 23, 1987  from the southwestern third of Cross River state combined the Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Eket and Abak divisions of old Calabar province.

The State is bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean and was named after the Qua Iboe River.

It   is currently the highest oil and gas producing state in the country and, has so far recorded giant strides in Infrastructural and human development, aviation among others.

However, despite this achievement, some youth in the Uyo metropoliscomplained that at 37, the state is not able to boast of industries that can create employment for the youth, so as to alleviate hardship.

September 23, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Reinstates Commitment to Realizing Ibom Deep Seaport
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Governor Umo Eno Reinstates Commitment to Realizing Ibom Deep Seaport

Governor UMO ENO has disclosed that his administration is working assiduously to woo investors to partner towards the actualization of the Ibom Deep Seaport project.

The governor stated this during his state broadcast to mark the 37th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State.

The Ibom Deep Sea Port project is a development within a designated free trade zone that is integrated with an industrial city development (Ibom Industrial City). It aims to become the Eastern Gateway of Nigeria, providing vital port capacity for the country.

Lagos, the existing gateway, is situated at the western part of the country and is severely congested from the sea and land sides, leading to delays for ships entering the port and within the port due to capacity constraints on the terminals.

While highlighting the efforts of the actualization of the project, Governor UMO ENO in the anniversary broadcast noted that the state government is constructing access roads such as OrukimUyeghe Road and other facilities to make the environment conducive for investors.

September 21, 2024 Christian Youths Applaud Akwa Ibom State Governor
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Christian Youths Applaud Akwa Ibom State Governor

The Christian youths have commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor UMO ENO for his excellent people-focused governance since inception of office.

The Christian youths made this commendation during a courtesy call on the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Christian Youths to the Governor, Apostle Barr SAMUEL B. INYANG in his office in Uyo.

The Christian youths, drawn from major churches in the State and Fathers In Faith for Good Governance, led by Reverend Dr. EMEM JACOB, General Overseer, Christian Fellowship Evangelical Nigeria, visited the SSA to express satisfaction of the Christian youths over his appointment by Pastor UMO ENO to lead them.

Speaking at the event, Reverend Dr. JACOB said the purpose for the meeting was to felicitate the SSA and express, their heartfelt appreciation to the Governor for recognizing and uplifting the role of Christian youth in the State.

He added that, the Governor’s support and commitment to the Christian youths was not only commendable but also a testament to his belief in the potentials of youth to effect positive change in the society. He stressed that the visit was necessary to help them build strong relationship with the office of the SSA.

The Christian youth leaders, which had representation in each of the Local Government Areas of the State, further eulogized the Governor for his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Christian community and the entire citizens.

In his response, the SSA, Apostle Barr INYANG, expressed gratitude to the Christian youths for their contributions to the emergence of Pastor UMO ENO as the Governor. He admonished them to take advantage of the many youth empowerment opportunities of the Governor, such as entrepreneurship training at Ibom LED and Dakkada Skills Acquisition Center.

Meanwhile, the SSA had on Wednesday visited Prelate Prof. ISAIAH ISSONG for his blessings. He said the visit was to honour the Prelate as the spiritual father and brief him of his appointment as SSA, Christian Youths. He was, however, prayed for, as Prelate ISSONG invoked blessings for the success of his role in the Christian community and governance.

September 21, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Promises to Pay Minimum Wage To Akwa Ibom Workers
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Governor Umo Eno Promises to Pay Minimum Wage To Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor UMO ENO’s has assured that he will pay the N70,000 minimum wage to state workers, but noted that he was waiting for the Federal Government to take the lead, by releasing the payment template.

Governor ENO spoke about the minimum wage and its implementation in the state, while fielding questions from newsmen earlier today.

Journalists in the state met with the Governor, in a media parley, at the banquet hall of the Government house, Uyo, as one of the events line up, to mark Akwa Ibom ‘s 37th Anniversary for it creation on September 23, 1987.

Speaking about his administration, the Governor mentioned his plans for cabinet reshuffle and indicated that this will happen anytime soon.

Governor UMO ENO who answered series of questions from newsmen,who are all members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, reiterated that his administration was committed to serving Akwa Ibom people.

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