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July 29, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Salutes PDP Over Peaceful Ward Congresses in Akwa Ibom
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Governor Umo Eno Salutes PDP Over Peaceful Ward Congresses in Akwa Ibom

the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, July 27, 2024, conducted her Ward Congress to elect new Ward Executives of the Party across the State.

 

Impressed by the large turnout and participation of members, the State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO saluted PDP in the state for what he described as unity of purpose, while urging party faithful to sustain their dedication and commitment to the success of the Party.

 

Speaking in Ibiakpan Obotim Ward 2, Nsit Ubium, Local Government Area, the leader of the Party in Akwa Ibom, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the congress and particularly hailed party faithful.

Governor ENO, who charged the newly elected Executives of the Ward to be committed and dedicated to the growth of the Party and members, added that the successful outcome of the Congress was an indication that the party was ready for the forthcoming local government elections.

 

The State Chairman of the PDP, Elder ANIEKAN AKPAN, corroborated the reports from returning officers in the various wards, indicating that the process was very peaceful and smooth, affirming the readiness of the party to participate in and win the upcoming local government elections.

July 27, 2024 AKISIEC Getting Ready Ahead of October 5 Local Government Election In Akwa Ibom
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AKISIEC Getting Ready Ahead of October 5 Local Government Election In Akwa Ibom

Ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Election slated to hold on 5th October 2024, the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) says it is leaving no stone unturned, on the security of election personnel, materials and voters.

Chairman of AKISIEC, Elder ANIEDI IKOIWAK in a meeting with the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police CP WAHEED AYILARA solicited the cooperation of the Nigerian Police towards ensuring that the security situation in the state is conducive for the conduct of the election.

CP WAHEED AYILARA in his response gave his utmost assurances that incidences of electoral violence will be curtailed in the 2024 Local Government Election in Akwa Ibom State.

He thereby ensured that voters will have a secure atmosphere to freely exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation at the polls.

The AKISIEC Boss therefore noted that other security agencies such as the Nigerian Army, Department of State Security (DSS), Nigerian Civil Defence including Customs, the Federal Road Safety Corps, Immigration and State internal security outfits, will also be engaged for adequate security of all election personnel, materials and eligible voters.

Furthermore, AKISIEC has announced that the portal for ad-hoc staff application on AKISIEC website www.iec.ak.gov.ng  was opened on Thursday 25th July, 2024.

It asked interested applicants for the various ad hoc positions to apply on the AKISIEC website starting from yesterday, Friday 26th July, 2024 till 9th August, 2024.

July 27, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Government Begins Distribution of Palliatives To the Vulnerable
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Akwa Ibom State Government Begins Distribution of Palliatives To the Vulnerable

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has launched the distribution of rice, targeting the 2,272 gazetted villages across the ten Federal Constituencies of the State, an initiative aimed at alleviating economic hardship.

At the commencement of the distribution process on Friday, Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. OFFIONG OFFOR, assured that the distribution process would be transparent.

The beneficiaries of the products are expected to be residents in the rural areas, persons living with disabilities and special groups, regardless of their status.

The Commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor ENO for his kind gestures towards indigenous Akwa Ibom people and residents.

Meanwhile, as local government areas take delivery of rice and garri palliatives in their respective localities, Akwa Ibom people have heaped praise on Governor UMO ENO for ensuring a transparent process that has enabled them to benefit from the gesture.

 

The development followed the distribution exercise of the palliatives at Nsit Attai and Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Areas.

Performing the distribution at Nsit Atai, the Transition Committee Chairman, Lady EMEM IBANGA, expressed gratitude to the Governor and the federal government for putting smiles on the faces of people.

 

She emphasized that village heads and village council officers have received clear instructions regarding their roles, and the distribution procedure will be transparent.

 

Also at Ibesikpo Asutan, the transition chairman, Mrs. AKON MICHAEL said the process was smoothly carried out with all the 79 villages getting their share and thanked the Governor for displaying compassion to the people.

July 26, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Urges Political Appointees to Ensure Proper Distribution of Rice Palliatives
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Governor Umo Eno Urges Political Appointees to Ensure Proper Distribution of Rice Palliatives

Governor UMO ENO has urged Local Government Transition Chairmen, Ministries of Agriculture, Local Government Affairs and other relevant agencies to ensure timely and transparent distribution of the palliatives provided by the federal and state governments to cushion the current hardship.

Governor ENO made the call in a meeting with Commissioners for Agriculture, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Local Government Transition Chairmen to clarify criteria and expedite action on the palliative distribution.

 

The Governor reaffirmed the receipt of 24,000 25Kg bags of rice from the federal government and the addition of another 24,000 of same 25Kg bags by the Akwa Ibom State Government to make it 48,000 bags.

He said 20 bags will be distributed to each of the recognized villages in the state.

Confirming the readiness to commence distribution of the items by Friday, 26th July, the Governor urged the Chairmen to be on ground in their various local government councils to receive and endeavour to release them to village heads immediately, while charging village heads to ensure fairness in the distribution.

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