The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the harmonization of all publications of government activities, through the Ministry of Information in a bid to ensure proper management of information.

This was one of the key decisions taken, during the second term inaugural State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor UDOM EMMANUEL, at the Council Chamber, Government House, Uyo.

Briefing Government House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner of Information, Mr. CHARLES UDOH, explained that the decision of government to mandate the Information Ministry with the task, was to ensure coordination of those publications.

The Information Commissioner mentioned that the EXCO has further approved the commencement of immediate renovation of Ibom Hotels and Resort, noting that the initiative was to give a face- lift to the edifice while boosting tourism and revenue generation to the state.

He said the renovation was to be carried out in phases, adding that the Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Mr. ORMAN ESIN, has been mandated to put out a strategy and plan for the commencement of the refurbishing project.

Edo State Governor, Mr. GODWIN OBASEKI, has said the failure of the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress to properly investigate issues in the Edo State House of Assembly caused the crisis to linger.

Governor OBASEKI spoke when the Senate Committee set up to look into the Edo Assembly crisis went to the state for its fact-finding mission.

Governor OBASEKI who thanked the Senate for deeming it fit to visit the state with a fact-finding team to understand what happened, said the crisis would not have worsened if the headship of the APC had done the same when the matter started.

Senator ALIYU ABDULLAHI said the Senate was concerned about restoring peace and order as provided for in the Constitution, adding that there was no clash with the House of Representatives Committee, as their duties are seen as a function of the National Assembly.