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June 17, 2023 Reps Demand Completion of Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem/Ikot Udo Mbang Road in Ukanafun

Reps Demand Completion of Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem/Ikot Udo Mbang Road in Ukanafun

The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to complete the 2.8 kilometre Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem road in Ukanafun local government area.

This follows a motion of urgent public importance presented on the floor of the house by the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Hon. Unyime Idem today during plenary.

Idem noted that the road, which plays a paramount role in the economic development of the affected communities, the environs and neighboring states, has remained dilapidated for years.

He noted that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing under its emergency intervention program, commenced the rehabilitation of the road in 2022 but abandoned it less than half way.

The ranking member of the house expressed concern that the abandoned road has caused untold hardship to commuters and residents of the communities adjourning the road due to its impassible nature, making it difficult for farmers to transfer their farm produce to the market.

According to Hon. Idem, the farmers have resorted to using alternative routes to evacuate their produce to the market, causing them to hike the price due to the cost of transportation.

The 10th House of Representatives therefore resolved that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing should intervene urgently by completing the construction of the 2.8 kilometre Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nyak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem road to ameliorate the sufferings of the people.

June 14, 2023 Ondo State Governor Transmits Power to Deputy on Medical Grounds

Ondo State Governor Transmits Power to Deputy on Medical Grounds

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, yesterday, formally transmitted power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, after weeks of speculation on the state of health and his continued absence from the state.

In a letter addressed to the Speaker, Ondo State House Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, which notified the Assembly that Aiyedatiwa will act as governor, Akeredolu disclosed that he had begun his medical leave.

The Speaker, while confirming receipt of the letter, said that the governor would be away for a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad.
According to the letter, the leave, which started on June 7, had been extended to July 6, 2023, owing to the public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir on June 28 and June 29.

 

June 14, 2023 Nigerian Athletes Battle for World Championship Tickets in Benin

Nigerian Athletes Battle for World Championship Tickets in Benin

The City of Benin, in Edo state, Nigeria will be grounds for Nigerian athletes seeking to participate at this year’s World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary, to fight for their tickets.

It is the second Golden League event organised by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) this year to prepare the country’s hopefuls. The first Golden League held at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on May 26, produced a spectacular race with Samuel Ogazi emerging the star athlete in the 400m final, in a time of 45.91 seconds.

Since then, a total of 14 athletes have been in the national team camp in Asaba with four coaches putting finishing touches to their baton exchange in readiness for the relay events.

The AFN Golden League in Benin City, which will hold from 14-15th June, 2023, will among other things, give the athletes the chance to try their luck in the relay qualification battle in the 4x100m (male and female), 4x400m (male and female) and the mixed 4×400 relay.

June 13, 2023 Governor Umo Eno Congratulates Senate President Godswill Akpabio

Governor Umo Eno Congratulates Senate President Godswill Akpabio

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, on his emergence as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno, said

“on behalf of the Government and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, I send you our hearty congratulations on your emergence as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. “The process was free, fair and transparent and is a testament to the deepening of our democratic traditions and ethos. I have always said that politics is over and it’s time for governance, and that, demands we work across party lines to advance the cause of our development. “We stand ready to work collaboratively with you, to move the needle of development, growth and progress of our dear State in particular and the Nation in general. “Once again, congratulations and God’s speed”!

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