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October 21, 2024 Residents Decry Poor State of Internal Roads Due to Tabernacle Road Drainage on Calabar/Itu Highway
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Residents Decry Poor State of Internal Roads Due to Tabernacle Road Drainage on Calabar/Itu Highway

Residents and Business Owners within the Ikpa Road Axis of Uyo Metropolis have decried the deplorable state of the road, particularly from Uniuyo Annex Gate to the traffic light, also known as Big Daddy Junction.

They maintained that the situation of the road has become a life threatening one, as tricycles frequently fall inside the pool of congested water leaving the Riders and Passengers injured.

Speaking with INSPIRATION FM Correspondent, ENDURANCE OKON, the Residents and Business Owners lamented that the damage was caused by heavy duty vehicles using the road as an alternatives route to link the Calabar/Itu highway through Oku Village.

They however, called on the Akwa Ibom State government to intervene, by ensuring that heavy duty trucks are stopped from using the road, as it was not constructed to carry such vehicles.

Responding to the development, the Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for works and fire service, Prof. ENO IBANGA said the State Government has awarded a contract for the construction of the Road.

October 18, 2024 Akwa Ibom Police Command Pleads With Youths to Shun Cultism
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Akwa Ibom Police Command Pleads With Youths to Shun Cultism

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has warned Youths in the state to desist from every act of cultism, but key into the several Youth Development Programmes initiated by Governor UMO ENO.

The Command Commissioner of Police, CP JOSEPH ERIBO gave the warning in a press briefing, stressing that the command will do everything possible to ensure the state is uncomfortable for criminals.

CP ERIBO, who highlighted all the command  has achieved ever since he resumed  office, assured that the Police is committed to keeping the state safe for law abiding citizens.

The Commissioner of Policecalled on everyone in the state to help the command in the fight against crime, by reporting any suspected activities within their neighborhoods.

October 17, 2024 Labour In Akwa Ibom Calls for Patience While Minimum Wage Implementation Procedures Take Shape
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Labour In Akwa Ibom Calls for Patience While Minimum Wage Implementation Procedures Take Shape

the Nigerian Labour Congress in Akwa Ibom has urged workers in the state to remain calm while disclosing that adequate modalities are being worked out by appropriate authorities to arrive at equitable payment of the new minimum wage across all levels.

This follows concerns expressed by some workers in the state over the yet-to-be implemented 70,000 Naira minimum wage which was approved by the federal government.

Speaking with Inspiration FM News, the Labour Chairman, Comrade SUNNY JAMES appreciated Akwa Ibom workers for believing in their leaders and therefore assured them of their commitments to protect workers interests in the state.

Comrade SUNNY JAMES noted that the seeming delay in the implementation is not unconnected with efforts of government to effect payment in the right proportion, reiterating his appeal to the workforce  in the state to trust the process.

Meanwhile, Inspiration FM News gathered that some states in Nigeria have begun implementation of the minimum wage for their workers with Ogun State government approving 77,000 Naira while Gombe State 71,500 Naira.

However, the workers in Akwa Ibom state have been urged to continue to hope for a better outcome and future.

October 17, 2024 Governor Umo Eno To Launch Employment Portal, October 21
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Governor Umo Eno To Launch Employment Portal, October 21

As part of fulfilling his promise to the Youths of Akwa Ibom State, Governor UMO ENO is set to launch the Arise Youth Employment Portal on Monday, October 21, 2024.

The portal, an online platform, is where unemployed and underemployed youths in the State can register to access employment opportunities and training support from both the Akwa Ibom State Governmentand the Organized Private Sector.

Speaking during the portal pre-launch media engagement at the Government House, Uyo, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. EKERETE UDOH, urged the Akwa Ibom Youth to key into the initiative, and register when it is launched.

Speaking more on the features of the Portal, the Senior Special assistant to Governor UMO ENO on Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Mr. FRANK EKPEYONG, stressed that the Employment Portal will provide the youths access to current job opportunities.

The portal when launched will be opened to applicants who must be indigenes of Akwa Ibom State and are currently unemployed or seeking employment.

It will serve as the official platform for the recruitment into the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service, the 5,000 youths across the 31 Local Government Areas for the 50,000 naira monthly empowerment, the Dakkada Skill Acquisition Training Programmes and recruitment into the Ibom Community Watch among others.

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