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September 23, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Reinstates Commitment to Realizing Ibom Deep Seaport
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Governor Umo Eno Reinstates Commitment to Realizing Ibom Deep Seaport

Governor UMO ENO has disclosed that his administration is working assiduously to woo investors to partner towards the actualization of the Ibom Deep Seaport project.

The governor stated this during his state broadcast to mark the 37th anniversary of the creation of Akwa Ibom State.

The Ibom Deep Sea Port project is a development within a designated free trade zone that is integrated with an industrial city development (Ibom Industrial City). It aims to become the Eastern Gateway of Nigeria, providing vital port capacity for the country.

Lagos, the existing gateway, is situated at the western part of the country and is severely congested from the sea and land sides, leading to delays for ships entering the port and within the port due to capacity constraints on the terminals.

While highlighting the efforts of the actualization of the project, Governor UMO ENO in the anniversary broadcast noted that the state government is constructing access roads such as OrukimUyeghe Road and other facilities to make the environment conducive for investors.

September 22, 2024 Minimum Wage Consequential Adjustment Committee Meets to Finalize Implementation
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Minimum Wage Consequential Adjustment Committee Meets to Finalize Implementation

The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants met on Friday to deliberate on the new minimum wage template.

The committee therefore agreed that the effective date for implementation of new minimum wage be set at July 29,2024.

This is according to a Memorandum of Understanding issued at the end of the meeting which was sighted by our correspondent in Abuja on Friday.

The Committee also recommended that the wage award which was discontinued by the government should also be paid up till July 28,2024.

The Committee headed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, DIDI WALSON-JACK noted that the government took note of the economic situation in the country before it took its decisions.

However, the Head of Information of the Nigerian Labour Congress, BENSON UPAH, faulted the decision of the government, describing it as unacceptable. He said the backdating to July is unacceptable.

September 21, 2024 INEC Extends Voting Time in Edo Elections
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INEC Extends Voting Time in Edo Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting time in areas where the process commenced late.

A statement by National Commissioner & Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, MOHAMMED HARUNA on Saturday, said its monitoring had indicated that although there were early commencement of polls in many polling units, there were reports of late commencement in some locations.

MOHAMMED HARUNA said the attention of the commission’s office in Edo State has been drawn to ensure that, where necessary, there is adequate power supply from backup electric generators in the affected Polling Units or Ward Collation Centres to ensure a successful exercise.

The governorship candidates of the three main political parties were seen responding to questions by newsmen at their polling units, after they had cast their votes.

One of them, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, ASUE IGHODALO who applauded the voting process, however noted that he was not happy with the delay in delivering of electoral materials for the election.

He also raised concerns over what he described as acts of intimidation, by some men who are going around polling units to arrest voters.

September 21, 2024 Christian Youths Applaud Akwa Ibom State Governor
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Christian Youths Applaud Akwa Ibom State Governor

The Christian youths have commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor UMO ENO for his excellent people-focused governance since inception of office.

The Christian youths made this commendation during a courtesy call on the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Christian Youths to the Governor, Apostle Barr SAMUEL B. INYANG in his office in Uyo.

The Christian youths, drawn from major churches in the State and Fathers In Faith for Good Governance, led by Reverend Dr. EMEM JACOB, General Overseer, Christian Fellowship Evangelical Nigeria, visited the SSA to express satisfaction of the Christian youths over his appointment by Pastor UMO ENO to lead them.

Speaking at the event, Reverend Dr. JACOB said the purpose for the meeting was to felicitate the SSA and express, their heartfelt appreciation to the Governor for recognizing and uplifting the role of Christian youth in the State.

He added that, the Governor’s support and commitment to the Christian youths was not only commendable but also a testament to his belief in the potentials of youth to effect positive change in the society. He stressed that the visit was necessary to help them build strong relationship with the office of the SSA.

The Christian youth leaders, which had representation in each of the Local Government Areas of the State, further eulogized the Governor for his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Christian community and the entire citizens.

In his response, the SSA, Apostle Barr INYANG, expressed gratitude to the Christian youths for their contributions to the emergence of Pastor UMO ENO as the Governor. He admonished them to take advantage of the many youth empowerment opportunities of the Governor, such as entrepreneurship training at Ibom LED and Dakkada Skills Acquisition Center.

Meanwhile, the SSA had on Wednesday visited Prelate Prof. ISAIAH ISSONG for his blessings. He said the visit was to honour the Prelate as the spiritual father and brief him of his appointment as SSA, Christian Youths. He was, however, prayed for, as Prelate ISSONG invoked blessings for the success of his role in the Christian community and governance.

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