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June 11, 2024 CHRAN To Hold Democracy Day Symposium in Akwa Ibom

CHRAN To Hold Democracy Day Symposium in Akwa Ibom

All is now set for a one-day Symposium to mark the 2024 Nigera’s Democracy Day in Akwa Ibom State with the theme “CIVIL SOCIETY AS THE PIVOT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN A DEMOCRATIC SETTING”.

 

The event to be hosted by a pro-democracy group, Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), holds on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the CHRAN Conference Hall, 15 Akpa Ubeh Street, off Babangida Avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State by 10:00 a.m.

 

In a Press Release signed by the Center’s Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, and Secretary, Barr. Christopher Ekpo, and made available to newsmen in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, the rights group stated that the event is part of its annual commemoration of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election.

 

 

According to the center, the event will be chaired by a renowned Legal Practitioner, scholar, elder statesman and astute politician, Barr. Ekpenyong  Ntekim, while the Secretary to the Government of Akwa Ibom State, Prince Enobong Uwah, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.

 

CHRAN in the statement also noted that a former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and immediate past member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke is billed to deliver the Keynote Address while the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, will be the Distinguished Guest Invitee.

 

The Center further indicated that the Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. KufreAbasi Edidem will be the Guest of Honour, while the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Rt. Hon. Frank Archibong, will serve as the Special Guest Invitee.

 

CHRAN went ahead to note that the Ntisong Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, Ntisong Pius Okon, will be the Father of the Day, including the founder of Female Youth Association (Purple Girls) and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Female Youth Mobilisation, Lady (Mrs.) Edna E.D.Udeme, as the Mother of the Day.

 

The CHRAN added that other participants in the event will be delegates from various civil society organisations (CSOs), human rights groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), professional bodies, trade unions, community-based organisations, town unions, students unions and members of the Press.

 

It therefore asserted that attendance at the historic event is strictly on invitation.

June 11, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Sacks Commissioner for Special Duties in Akwa Ibom State

Governor Umo Eno Sacks Commissioner for Special Duties in Akwa Ibom State

Governor UMO ENO has sacked the commissioner for special duties, Dr. BASSEY OKON from the Akwa Ibom state executive council with immediate effect.

 

In a statement by secretary to the state government, Prince ENOBONG UWAH, the move is in line with ongoing efforts to reposition the administration in line with the ARISE AGENDA.

 

Governor UMO ENO thanked him for the services to the state and wished him the best in future endeavours.

 

The statement noted that Dr. BASSEY OKON has been directed to handover to the permanent secretary in the ministry. In the meantime, the ministry will be supervised by the secretary to the state government pending the appointment of a new commissioner.

June 10, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Felicitates Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on 1st Year Anniversary

Governor Umo Eno Felicitates Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on 1st Year Anniversary

Governor UMO ENO has sent his message of felicitation, as the Speaker of the Eight Assembly, Rt. Hon. UDEME OTONG and Members of the State House of Assembly celebrate their First Legislative Year.

 

In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary, EKERETE UDOH, Governor UMO ENO celebrated the robust collaboration that has existed between the Executive and the Legislative arms of government.

 

He noted that in the past one year, the House has cooperated with the executives as a reliable partner in their determined efforts to bring development to the state, especially in the rural areas.

 

The governor lauded the eight assembly for working expeditiously to pass people – centric bills to advance growth and development in line with the ARISE Agenda which today, have become laws.

 

Governor UMO ENO also commended the House for passing the 2024 Budget in a record time, adding that the executives will always count on them to continue on this path of robust partnership in the service of the State and the Akwa Ibom people in their Second Legislative Year.

June 5, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Government Directs Focus to Ibom Tropicana Complex

Akwa Ibom State Government Directs Focus to Ibom Tropicana Complex

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has ordered immediate reclamation of all trespassed portions of the 82- hectare landed property acquired for the Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, as he moves to complete the moribund and uncompleted parts of the facility.

 

Governor Eno gave the indication while undertaking an inspection tour of the theme park, the 14 – storey Tropicana hotel building and the 5000 – capacity Conference facility at the Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.

 

The Governor who had earlier held a re-evaluation meeting with major contractors on the project, said the visit was informed by his resolve to attend to critical infrastructure that have potentials to grow the State’s economy.

 

He explained that his drive to reclaim the facility was also in furtherance of his pledge to complete uncompleted projects initiated by previous administrations and make them functional.                 

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