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July 8, 2024 Eteidung Emem Asikpo Hails Enobong Uwah For Representing Uyo Well

Eteidung Emem Asikpo Hails Enobong Uwah For Representing Uyo Well

The Village Head of Ekpri Nsukara Offot in Uyo Local Government Area, Eteidung EMEM DENIS ASIKPO has lauded the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government – SSG, Prince ENOBONG UWAH for his diligence in the performance of his duties.

 

Eteidung ASIKPO said the SSG has, by his outstanding performance, excelled as a good ambassador of the Offot Ukwa Clan as well as the Uyo Local Government Area in the administration of Governor UMO ENO.

 

He said traditional rulers in the Offot Ukwa Clan are very happy with Prince UWAH for relating well with them and the people, and also for ensuring that the policies of Governor ENO, as encapsulated in the ARISE Agenda, are efficiently implemented.

 

Speaking on the sidelines of an interface with the SSG, the village head noted that the administration of GovernorUMO ENO has done so much for the people by offering quality leadership and impactful development across the state.

 

Eteidung ASIKPO pointed out that the governor’s non-discriminatory relationship with other political parties and their members through his inclusive governance approach has endeared him to the people, as well as engendered peace, unity, development and a sense of togetherness among all Akwa Ibomites.

The village head further expressed joy that Governor ENO does not sideline those who opposed him, did not support him, or had contested against him in the last governorship polls in the state.

 

According to him, as the headquarters of Akwa Ibom, the Uyo capital city plays host to people from other parts of the state and beyond.

July 5, 2024 Federal Government Lists More Flood Prone States, Warns Against Worsening Cholera

Federal Government Lists More Flood Prone States, Warns Against Worsening Cholera

The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned that the increasing level of flooding and continuous rainfall may worsen the spread of cholera in the country.

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, JOSEPH TERLUMUM raised the concern while addressing a press conference on Thursday.

According to him, a total of 63 deaths and 2,102 suspected cases have already been recorded as of Wednesday, 3rdJuly, 2024, since the outbreak of the epidemic.

Recent incessant rains have resulted in floods in some states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a situation that prompted the minister to call on state governments across the country to intensify efforts in clearing drainages.

July 4, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Government Clear Air On Sunrise to Sunset Operations at Victor Attah International Airport

Akwa Ibom State Government Clear Air On Sunrise to Sunset Operations at Victor Attah International Airport

The Akwa Ibom State Government has affirmed that the Victor Attah international airport is safe and fully operational, with its airfield lighting and all other safety accessories intact and functional.

The current sunrise to sunset operation approved by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is in place to facilitate the completion and integration of the rapid exit way at the 21axis of the active runway of the airport.

A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade INI EMEMOBONG indicated thatthe completion of the rapid exit way is critical to the taxi way becoming fully operational and that as soon as the construction works are completed, the airport will revert to regular scheduled operations.

The statement also added that the current administration, led by Governor UMO ENO is dedicated to maximizing the state’s potential in the aviation industry.

TheMaintenance, Repair and Operations – MRO and other critical infrastructure at the airport are currently receiving priority attention and the contractors are on site working assiduously to ensure timely completion.

July 1, 2024 University Don Calls For Development Plan For Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Beyond 2050

University Don Calls For Development Plan For Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Beyond 2050

A University Don, Professor OTOABASI AKPAN has advocated for a sustainable development plan for Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria that will span beyond 2050.

Professor AKPAN made the call as part of recommendations during the 5th Inaugural lecture of Akwa Ibom State University at the Main Campus of the University in Ikot Akpaden, with the topic: ‘Thinking the Thinkable for Gatekeepers at Gatehouse: Integrated Security Doctrine and Emerging Threats in Nigeria’.

AKPAN who was the inaugural lecturer on the occasion, said it was imperative for Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria to consciously strategize for a long term development plan for the state and national respectively, which he said should be devoid of politics or any sort of interest.

On the need to sustain historical heritages, Professor AKPAN stressed the need for Akwa Ibom to consider establishing a Heritage Development Commission, which will be saddled with the development of heritages domiciled in the state.

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