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September 26, 2024 AKISIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials Ahead of October 5th LG Polls
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AKISIEC Distributes Non-Sensitive Election Materials Ahead of October 5th LG Polls

Ahead of the 5th October 2024 Local Government Elections in Akwa Ibom State, the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has distributed non sensitive materials to the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.

The distribution which has since begun will be rounded off on Wednesday, 26th September ,2024

The distribution took place at the Headquarters of the Commission, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.

The Chairman of the Commission, Elder Aniedi-Abasi Ikoiwak who was flanked by members of the Commission said the distribution of the non sensitive materials to the 31 Local Government offices of the Commission was necessary.

He further assured that the Commission will conduct a credible, free and fair local government polls.

September 26, 2024 Senate Okays Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria
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Senate Okays Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria

The Senate confirmed the appointment of Justice KUDIRAT KEKERE-EKUN as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria after screening, during yesterday’s plenary.

The development comes after President BOLA TINUBU wrote the Senate on Tuesday, seeking her confirmation as the CJN.

Senate President, GODSWILL AKPABIO, read TINUBU’s letter during plenary on Tuesday, where the President had expressed confidence in her nomination and urged the Senate to act urgently.

With her confirmation, KUDIRAT KEKERE-EKUN, is now the second Nigeria female jurist to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, after Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who was the Chief Justice of Nigeria between July 2012 and November, 2014.

September 26, 2024 Akwa Ibom Sets Up Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee Following Artificial Scarcity
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Akwa Ibom Sets Up Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee Following Artificial Scarcity

Governor UMO ENO has approved the composition of  aPetroleum Products  Monitoring Committee.

The development was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince ENOBONG UWAH and released to newsmen today; September 25, 2024.

The statement indicated that the Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee will be led by the chairman, Right Honourable GODWIN EKPO with 12 members, including Commissioners of the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Internal Security and Waterways, as well as the Senior special Assistant to the Governor on Petroleum Matters, Sir VICTOR ETEFIA.

Other members of the committee are drawn from the Nigeria Labour Congress – NLC,  Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers -NUPENG, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria – IPMAN, the Ministries of ;Transportation, Information, the Police, and other security agencies.

The inauguration of the new Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the EXCO Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Uyo.

September 26, 2024 Petroleum Unions Lift Ban on Sales of Products in Akwa Ibom
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Petroleum Unions Lift Ban on Sales of Products in Akwa Ibom

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, met today with leaders of key unions in the petroleum sector to address the issues that led to the recent ban on the sale of petroleum products in the state.
During the meeting, the Governor was informed that two petroleum trucks were confiscated in Mbo Local Government Area by federal agencies and have been detained since May 2024. While acknowledging that the matter falls outside his jurisdiction, the Governor has directed the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways to liaise with the relevant authorities to ascertain the facts of the case. Additionally, he expressed his commitment to exploring the establishment of a petroleum depot in Akwa Ibom State.
In response, the union leaders thanked the Governor for his proactive engagement and pledged to lift the ban immediately, ensuring that petroleum products will be made available to the public.
Those in attendance included Sir Michael Udofia and Joseph Otu of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Comrade Francis Udoyen and Joseph Okafor of the Petrol Tanker Drivers Association (PTD), as well as Comrade Godwin Okono and Comrade Raphael Chukwuwu from the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).

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