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February 15, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Inaugurates AnteNatal Center at UNIUYO Teaching Hospital in Honour of Late Wife

Governor Umo Eno Inaugurates AnteNatal Center at UNIUYO Teaching Hospital in Honour of Late Wife

Governor Umo Eno today inaugurated the Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Centre, a facility aimed at providing effective antenatal services to expectant mothers.

The centre is named after the late wife of the governor, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno.

During the inauguration ceremony, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Professor. Emem Bassey, paid tribute to the late governor’s wife, acknowledging her contributions to the state’s healthcare sector.

Prof. Bassey emphasized the strategic importance of the centre in delivering effective antenatal services, which will significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state.

The inauguration of the Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Centre is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance healthcare services, particularly for women and children.

The facility is expected to provide comprehensive antenatal care, including prenatal check-ups, health education, and nutrition counseling, to ensure healthy pregnancies and safe deliveries.

February 13, 2025 Eastern Obolo Vs Sterling: Governor Eno Sues for Peace

Eastern Obolo Vs Sterling: Governor Eno Sues for Peace

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sued for peace between the people of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area and the management of Sterling Petrochemical and Fertilizer Limited (SPFL), with an assurance that his administration will ensure a judicious and amicable resolution of all lingering issues between both parties.

Addressing the people of Eastern Obolo and the management and staff of SPFL shortly after hours of a painstaking tour of the SPFL facility, the Governor said a committee comprising representatives of the government, Eastern Obolo, SPFL, and security agencies would be inaugurated to facilitate a lasting solution to the issues between the communities and the company.

He said the committee would address issues including the Environmental Impact Assessment and the relocation of the people of Obianga and Ikonta, while also ascertaining the actual hectarage occupied by the company and other matters that will enhance cordial company-community relations.

The Governor stressed the need to maintain peace, saying it was imperative for the good of all concerned parties, including the host communities, the State, and the country at large.
Governor Eno noted that his administration has been very inclusive and that Eastern Obolo has equally benefited from government initiatives such as the one project per local government initiative, roads, compassionate homes, and others. He added that the visit was primarily to obtain first-hand information on the issues raised by the community and to explore ways to ensure lasting peace.

He noted that Akwa Ibom has remained one of the most peaceful and business-friendly environments in Nigeria and urged the host communities to look beyond the current inconveniences they were experiencing, as the presence of the company would create a better future for their children and generations yet unborn.
Our coming here today should be a relief, give you succor, and give you hope that the State Government has come. We have seen, and we will go back and work for you. We have looked at the location issue and the closure of the creeks, particularly as it affects Obianga and Ikonta. Please continue to work with the company because the project has greater benefits for this community, for Akwa Ibom, and for Nigeria.”

Earlier, the Chairman of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Samuel Nteogwuijah, appreciated the Governor for his numerous development strides in the area and, in particular, for prioritizing the community by visiting and intervening to ensure peace.
Your Excellency, we are happy with your intervention in this matter. We assure you that our people support your development initiatives and are willing to work with SPFL to ensure that industrial activities are carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner in line with extant laws and international best practices,” he said.

Similarly, the Member representing Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Selina Ukpatu, appreciated the Governor and expressed confidence that his visit and directives would bring a lasting solution to the issues, as the people were ready to abide by them.

Also speaking, the Paramount Ruler of Eastern Obolo, HRM Uboon Harry J. Etetor IX, and the Chairman of the Eastern Obolo Host Committee, Professor Gamaliel Harry, appreciated the Governor for his visit and his commitment to ensuring lasting peace between the host communities and the company.

On his part, the Managing Director of SPFL, Mr. Mohit Barot, said SPFL has been in Nigeria for about 20 years. He added that the choice of Akwa Ibom for one of their biggest operational bases in the country was due to the peaceful and enabling environment in the State. He assured that they were ready to abide by the directives of the State Government and improve, where necessary, their community relations.

February 12, 2025 Tinubu Orders Ministers to Reveal Score-Card Ahead of 2nd Year Anniversary

Tinubu Orders Ministers to Reveal Score-Card Ahead of 2nd Year Anniversary

President Bola Tinubu has directed his ministers to provide an immediate account of their stewardship and challenges to the people. The directive is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability within the government.

The ministerial briefings, which will start immediately, aim to keep Nigerians informed about the government’s achievements and provide an opportunity for citizens to ask questions.

According to Mr. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, the briefings will showcase the government’s achievements in the past year.

The Tinubu administration will mark its second anniversary with sectoral briefings by the ministers instead of celebrating it with ceremonies.

The ministerial briefings will also serve as an assessment of the cabinet members’ performance, as they had signed a performance bond during a cabinet retreat in November 2024.

The bond requires them to demonstrate diligence, innovative thinking, commitment, and a focus on results.

This development comes five months after President Tinubu reshuffled his 45-member cabinet, naming seven new ministers, sacking five, and reassigning 10 others to new portfolios.

The reshuffle was seen as a move to reinvigorate the administration’s economic reform agenda, which has been facing challenges, including soaring inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

February 12, 2025 Dangote Refinery Drops Diesel Price to N1,020

Dangote Refinery Drops Diesel Price to N1,020

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a N55 reduction in the price of it’s diesel, lowering it from N1,075 to N1,020 per litre at the gantry price.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company said the price adjustment was aimed at serving its customers better and supporting Nigerians amid economic challenges.

Since it commenced diesel production in January 2024, the Dangote refinery has consistently reduced its prices. The product, which initially sold at N1,700 per litre, was previously slashed to N1,000, demonstrating the company’s commitment to market stability and affordability, subject to market forces

Similarly, the refinery recently lowered the ex-depot price of petrol from N950 to N890 per litre, prompting marketers to adjust pump prices, with MRS selling petrol at N925 per litre in some parts of the Country.

A Development Economist and Public Policy Analyst, Prof. Ken Ife, noted that the refinery sacrificed over N10 billion to ensure uniform petrol pricing across the country during the Yuletide season.

Speaking on national television, Ife highlighted the role of the now-defunct equalisation fund in stabilizing fuel prices across Nigeria. He also revealed that the government owes marketers over N80 billion in equalisation fund payments.

Prof. Ife emphasized that Dangote Refinery is shifting Nigeria’s focus from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) dependency to a more diversified petroleum-based export economy.

He further noted that major international companies, including Saudi Aramco, are now purchasing refined products from Nigeria, positioning the country as an emerging powerhouse in the global petroleum market.

The latest price reduction reaffirms Dangote Refinery’s growing influence in stabilizing fuel prices and reshaping Nigeria’s energy sector.

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