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April 16, 2024 Keke Riders in Akwa Ibom Cry out Over Multiple Taxation
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Keke Riders in Akwa Ibom Cry out Over Multiple Taxation

Commercial tricyclists in Akwa Ibom State have lamented the effect of multi-taxation on their business, adding that the issue is escalating economic hardship, already caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and food crisis in the state.

 

They also narrated how some of them are deprived the benefits of the tax holiday instituted by the state government through the ministry of Transport.

 

The commercial transporters in an interview with Inspiration FM also expressed worry over the uncultured attitude of the tax officers in their areas, noting that the actions of these persons have threatened their operations and peace of mind.

They spoke in their local dialects.

Also, the Chairman of Keke Owners and Riders Association, Nsit Atai Chapter, MR VINCET EDET while confirming the claims, insisted that the practice still holds sway, calling for a complete ban of these activities.

The Chairman of Keke Owners and Riders Association, Nsit Atai Chapter, MR VINCET EDET, speaking there.

April 11, 2024 Senate President Felicitates Nigerians at Eid- EL Fitri
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Senate President Felicitates Nigerians at Eid- EL Fitri

As Muslim faithful wrap up their Eid-el-Fitr celebration today, The President of Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator GODSWILL AKPABIO, has felicitated Muslims in Nigeria and in the Diaspora for the successful Ramadan fast.

 

As contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. ESEME EYIBOH, AKPABIO urged the Muslims take advantage of the season to pray for the leaders of the country.

 

He also urged the them to continue to offer prayers for peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria, expressing the optimism that with prayers Nigeria would overcome the current challenges bedeviling it.

April 10, 2024 Civil Societies Organizations Query The Social Register In Akwa Ibom
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Civil Societies Organizations Query The Social Register In Akwa Ibom

Civil Societies Organisation (CSO) in Akwa Ibom state has raised concerns over the criteria and processes involved in the selection of persons which made up the State’s Social Register.

 

This is coming on the heels of Akwa Ibom People expressing worries that the indigent citizens who are supposed to be the beneficiaries of the intervention found it difficult to have their names on the register.

 

The Akwa Ibom state Social Register serves as a document that enables the poorest of the poor who are prime targets of the intervention to benefit maximally in the Bulk Purchase programme.

 

Reacting to this during Inspiration FM’s Talking point today, the Akwa Ibom State CSO Chairman, Mr. HARRY UDOH said that lack of proper management of the register will give room to politicians having slots and using such to settle those close to them.

April 10, 2024 President Tinubu, Pastor Umo Eno, Others Felicitate Nigerians at Eid El Fitr
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President Tinubu, Pastor Umo Eno, Others Felicitate Nigerians at Eid El Fitr

President BOLA AHMED TINUBU has felicitated the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, an auspicious occasion that signifies the end of Ramadan.

 

To mark the season, The President saluted the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and all around the world, praying that their supplications and sacrifices this season and after will receive the fitting rewards from Almighty Allah.

 

President TINUBU therefore appealed to all citizens to come together and rededicate themselves to the noble duty of building the nation.

 

IN THE SAME VEIN, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor UMO ENO has held an Iftar with the Muslim community in the State, at Government House, Uyo.

 

Led by the leadership of the Akwa Ibom Council of Islamic Affairs (AKCIA) which comprises, the Chairman, League of Imams in the State, Imam ABUBAKAR SADIQ, amongst others, the Governor thanked the Muslim community for their support during last year’s election and for maintaining the harmonious relationship that has existed in the State.

 

He urged the Arewa community to ensure the herders in their midst conduct themselves and business appropriately to avoid destruction of farmlands as famers return to their farms in the state.

 

The Governor thereafter, announced a 200 million interest-free loan to the Arewa Community, saying the same interest free loan would be extended to the Yoruba Community; the Igbo and the Niger-Delta communities.

 

 

The state executive further used the opportunity to appoint Mr. EMMANUEL OGBOLE as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Non-Indigenes’ Affairs and Alhaji IBRAHIM ILIYA as the Special Assistant, Arewa Community.

 

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the League of Imams, Akwa Ibom State, Alhaji ABUBAKAR SADIQ had thanked the Governor for the love and cordial relationship that has existed with the Muslim community in the State.

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