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November 23, 2022 FC ONE Rocket Returns to the NNL After Slot Exchange with Kun Khalifa

FC ONE Rocket Returns to the NNL After Slot Exchange with Kun Khalifa

The management of Akwa Ibom state based FC ONE Rockets have confirmed they will play in the 2022/2023 Nigeria National League season following a slot exchange with Kun Khalifat FC.

In a statement released by Management of FC ONE Rockets on Tuesday November 22, the Rockets revealed that Imo state based Kun Khalifat FC have transferred their NNL slot to them with all conditions for the exchange fulfilled and the league board duly communicated.

The Statement read in full;

” We can confirm today that after an agreement by both parties as signed on November 18, 2022, Kun Khalifat FC, Owerri, Imo State have transferred their NNL slot to FC ONE Rockets.

All conditions for the exchange have been met, and the Nigeria National League board has been duly communicated.

FC ONE Rockets finished third from bottom in Southern Conference Group B2 last season and were confirmed relegated.

With the new development, Kun Khalifat will play in the Nationwide League One (NLO) next season, while FC ONE Rockets will feature in the Nigeria National League (NNL)“

General Managers of both sides, Michael Chukwudi Amaefula (Kun Khalifat FC), and Ubong Essien (FC ONE Rockets) have put pen to paper on the joint agreement sent to the NNL.

November 16, 2022 Akwa Ibom State Government to Pull Down all UnApproved Billboards Across the State.

Akwa Ibom State Government to Pull Down all UnApproved Billboards Across the State.

The Akwa Ibom state Ministry of Envorinment, headed by Sir. Charles Udoh has notified the general public that all unapproved billboards across the state will be pulled down without recourse to their owners, irrespective of political affiliations.  The Commissioner said this in a statement released to Journalists earlier today which read in parts;
“The attention of the Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals has been drawn to attempts by some ill-advised members of the public; under the guise of politics, to install Billboards structures without due approval by the State Government.
It is pertinent to recall that on January 06, 2021, the Akwa Ibom State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals had announced a REVIEW OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING GUIDELINES.
The revised guidelines stipulated that ALL BILLBOARD INSTALLATIONS IN THE STATE MUST BE DULY APPROVED by the Ministry of Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals.
The announcement was in line with the approved Akwa Ibom State Environmental Beautification Policy designed to improve the aesthetics of the Uyo Capital City and other major urban centers in the state. It was also designed to promote the physical and mental health of citizens and residents, increase tourism potentials and provide a more esthetically resplendent environment for the growth of business and economic activities.
Consequently, ALL UNAPPROVED BILLBOARDS STRUCTURES; particularly those in major urban locations; IRRESPECTIVE OF OWNERSHIP or POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS WILL BE REMOVED by the Ministry of Environment & Solid Minerals WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE or RECOURSE TO THE OWNER(S).
Members of the public, advertising practitioners, political parties/aspirants are please enjoined to take note while also remembering that the ban of pasting of posters on roundabouts, road kerbs and other government facilities is still on.
Once again, we wish to reiterate that the Ministry of Environment & Solid Minerals will continue to enforce environmental regulations for the betterment of citizens and residents of Akwa ibom State.
A safe and clean environment starts with you.
Let’s do it together!”
November 16, 2022 Akwa Ibom State Government Reopens Ikpa Road

Akwa Ibom State Government Reopens Ikpa Road

Akwa ibom state Government has temporarily opened Ikpa Road to traffic for the next 3 weeks to allow the reclaimed portions of the site to stabilise before asphaltic pavement.
The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals Akwa ibom State, Sir. Charles Udoh stated this recently during a tour on erosion sites in the state Capital.
Recall that the state Government had approved emergency remedial works in the area following the collapse of road due to gully erosion earlier this year.
The Environment Boss reiterated that the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel places premium on the well being of Akwa ibomites. He further stressed that ecological issues are critical issues which doesn’t understand political inclination and as such the environment before any political interest.
A resident of the area; Mr. Aniefiok Akpan, whose home was threatened by the gully expressed joy over the prompt intervention of the state government, he thanked the state Governor for leaning to the yearnings of Oku people by intervening for their safety by coming to their aide.
Similarly, several Political stakeholders from Uyo have also expressed their gratitude to the Governor for his responsiveness.
November 15, 2022 Akan Udofia Does not Own Ibom Air – Akwa Ibom State Government Clear Air on State Airline Ownership

Akan Udofia Does not Own Ibom Air – Akwa Ibom State Government Clear Air on State Airline Ownership

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL & COMMISSIONER FOR JUSTICE AKWA IBOM STATE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
It has been brought to the notice of the office of the Attorney General that one Akan Udofia claims in a short video, circulated on WhatsApp groups and social media platforms that the idea of setting up of Ibom Air was his.
The said Akan Udofia, we are told had in the past also claimed that some of the aircrafts in the fleet of Ibom Air belonged to him.
It is necessary to notify the general public and Akwa Ibom state citizens in particular that Mr Akan Udofia has no proprietary interest whatsoever in any of the aircrafts in the fleet of Ibom Air. All the aircrafts in the fleet were acquired directly by the airline.
The idea of Ibom Air was conceived and executed by His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel who worked with aviation consultants led by Captain Mfon Udom to birth and sustain the operations of the airline to this day. The Airline is owned 100% by Akwa Ibom State.
Any claim contrary to the above is false and fraudulent and this office will not hesitate to file appropriate sanctions against the perpetrators.
UKO ESSIEN UDOM,SAN
Attorney General and Commissioner For Justice
12/11/2022

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