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November 11, 2024 Governor Umo Eno to Pay “Enomber” Salary to Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor Umo Eno to Pay “Enomber” Salary to Akwa Ibom Workers

As part of his commitment to the welfare of public workers in the State, Governor UMO ENO has announced that the 13th month salary, popularly known as Eno-Mber will be paid next month to bring a more joyful Yuletide to civil servants in the state.

The Governor made this announcement yesterday, during a church service at the Eternity Mission International Church in Uyo.

The 13th month salary, which the Governor started paying last year, was hugely popular amongst the State’s Civil Servants and the announcement of the planned payment again this year is expected to be massively received by the workers.

Governor ENO, also at the occasion announced that the payment of the 80,000 naira minimum wage to all public servants will commence shortly after completion of the ongoing proper verification exercise.

November 8, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Seeks Citizens’ Support to Maintain Development Momentum in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno Seeks Citizens’ Support to Maintain Development Momentum in Akwa Ibom

Governor UMO ENO has solicited for cooperation and support from the Akwa Ibom People, to enable his administration work assiduously towards sustaining the momentum of development that the state is currently enjoying.

The Governor made the request during the commissioning of 13.6 kilometers Ikot Obio Offiong Enen Road in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.

Governor ENO, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator AKON EYAKENYI said supporting the Government on its projects, will motivate the spreading of more developmental projects across the state.

The Governor who reeled out several projects executed by his administration, promised to commission more by this time next year.

He lauded the people of Ikot Obio Offiong community for standing by the contractor to ensure the project is completed on time.

Governor ENO also appreciated the commissioner for works and fire service, Prof ENO IBANGA for the supervision oversight to ensure the ARISE Agenda as related to roads are well interpreted

November 8, 2024 “Little Fingers” A Story of HIV Infection in Akwa Ibom

“Little Fingers” A Story of HIV Infection in Akwa Ibom

“Little Fingers” is a Special Report on HIV infection amongst babies and children in the state, which is possible through Mother to child Transmission. Statistics speak to babies contracting the virus and having to take Antiretroviral drugs from infancy.

The report curated by Inspiration FM’s senior health correspondent; IMA DEM, shows how women living with the virus are looking away from a potent intervention – Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV – PMTCT, due to stigmatisation and discrimination. This is further increasing the number of new infections in the state and putting more infants at risk.

“Little Fingers” is simply advocating the Anti stigma and discrimination law in Akwa Ibom to improve the HIV epidemic control. It is believed that with safe spaces for infected persons and even persons not infected, Akwa Ibom can cut back on new infections.

Statistics show that about 12,000 new infections were recorded in 2023 alone, over 3,000 infants and children are on treatment in Akwa Ibom ( data obtained by ECEWS; an organisation providing treatment and care interventions), as the numbers could be more, and over 160,000 residents are currently on treatment. Also research carried by another organisation; CCCRN reflects that discriminatory attitudes towards Persons living with HIV – PLHIVs in Akwa Ibom is high, buttressing a report by the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey – NDHS which reported that 61% of residents discriminate against infected persons.

Ending AIDS is the target, and part of the strategies to attain this is highlighted in this Special Report.

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November 6, 2024 Commissioner of Transport Aims to Implement Resolutions of Stakeholders Summit

Commissioner of Transport Aims to Implement Resolutions of Stakeholders Summit

The State’s Transport Ministry has taken bold steps to implement resolutions from the recent transport stakeholders summit.

The Commissioner for Transport, Rt. Hon. ORMAN ESIN, on Monday, November 4th launched an anti-touting committee to restore order on the state’s roads.

The committee is to clampdown on defaulters who park wrongly, one way users, motorcyclists going beyond their areas of operation, drivers using wrong indicators, among others, in a bid to sanitize the transport sector.

The move aligns with Governor UMO ENO’s ARISE agenda, aiming to sanitize the transport sector.

The move is also to curb avoidable road crashes in the state during the fast approaching Yuletide. Hon. ESIN also demanded the highest level of professionalism from members of the committee, notifying that the ministry is working with the Police to deploy some officers to join the committee in the operations.

He warned members of the public against disobeying traffic instructions, noting that mobile courts are strategically positioned across the state for speedy trial of offenders, in accordance with the law enabling its operations.

ESIN, who noted that the committee seeks to minimize avoidable accidents during the upcoming Yuletide season, demanded a top-notch professionalism from committee members.

By implementing these measures, the Transport Ministry aims to ensure a safer, more organized transportation system in Akwa Ibom State.

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