Leadership

For transparency, accountability and open participation in budgeting processes, Akwa Ibom State Government has been ranked one of the best performing states in the 2020 sub-National Budget Transparency Survey. The survey conducted by the Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) to ascertain the level of budget performance by states […]

YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION BUILDING: BEING A PAPER PRESENTED BY THE MEMBER, ETINAN/NSIT IBOM/NSIT UBIUM FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, HON. (BARR.) Onofiok Luke Distinguished participants,Great Nigerian students!My name is Onofiok Akpan Luke; born in Itreto, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and by the circumstances […]

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, on Sunday, attributed the successes so far recorded by his administration to the power of vision backed by prayers and hard work. The governor spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a special guest at the closing of the annual convention of the Victory Life […]

COMMUNIQUE OF THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETING HELD ON 9TH APRIL, 2021 AT MAKURDI, BENUE STATE. Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, met in Makurdi, Benue State on 9th April, 2021, under the aegis of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, PDP–GF, to review the […]

-By Unwana Assam, Eket I could remember when I was less knowledgeable or let’s say, less concerned about leadership and good governance years back. At that time, the likes of Barr. Bassey Essien, (1999-2002), Rt. Hon. Ignatius Kevin Edet (2007-2011) and subsequently Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke (2015-2019) who happened to […]

A WORD FOR GOVERNOR ROTIMI AKEREDOLU I have immense respect for Governor Rotimi Akeredolu SAN and I admired the way in which he gave a quit notice to the foreign killer Fulani terrorists to leave the forests of Ondo. Every son of Oduduwa stood behind him on that.wevalso stood with […]

By Emmanuel u umanah The emergence of Governor Udom Emmanuel as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, the Land of Promise is indeed a blessing to the people of the state. Since he assumed duty as the Governor, Udom Emmanuel has always held the entire Akwa Ibomites in high esteem. […]

Living in Nigeria today is the most exciting moment of our lives as a people. It’s a time that leadership is “limus tested” in the face of myriad of challenges. We now know who a true leader is. Excuses no longer work on the psyche of people. Gaslighting, emotional blackmail, […]

Little effort was made in the past by previous administration to encourage and empower Akwa Ibom indigenous contractors into handling capital intensive road projects. Under Governor Udom Emmanuel’s Administration, contractors with credibility are being signed to handle projects. Investigations showed that, most of these projects are of the best standards, […]

By Novela Victor Akpan Security of life and property of the citizens is a primary duty of any government. The absence of this attribute spells a state of anarchy. Thomas Hobbes, in his book ‘Leviathan’, visualized life in such a world as relentlessly insecure, brutish, and short. According to governor […]

Open Letter to EFCC Chairman My Dear Abdulrasheed Bawa, Congratulations on your appointment as EFFC Chairman. As somebody who shares some similarity with your trajectory, I want to publicly advise you as the euphoria of your appointment and the deluge of advice continue to come your way. Usually, I would […]

Developmental projects anywhere in the world are not executed at the express approval of citizens; they are often condemned, delayed and sometimes, killed by those they are meant for. Many atimes, the same people who engage in very agonizing criticism, ignorantly turn back to be the major users of criticized […]

“Leadership failures in the region cause what happened in Oyo State & other things that kept happening in the Southwestern states. Some utterances by some governors also went a long way in inciting the citizens to take up arms against other ethnic groups settling in their states. The Governors’ utterances […]

Akwa Ibom today is littered with amazing developmental strides, a fulfilment of the Akwa Ibom dream orchestrated since 2015. And in line with the governor’s pronouncement during the unveiling of the Completion Agenda, the bar of performance has been lifted and Akwa Ibom is taken to such a height that […]

Unwana Assam The executive Chairman of Esit Eket, Hon. Iniobong Robson, has visited the land settlement that shares boundaries between Ibeno and Esit Eket local government areas. The Chairman who was accompanied by his Vice, Hon. Samuel Itama and Hon. Isaac Silas, made the visit to familiarize with, and ascertain […]

SPOKEN WORD Barrister Hannatu Musawa @hanneymusawa “Once upon a time in Anglo-Saxon England all the way back in AD 867, there lived a female saint named ‘Saint Ebbe the Younger.’ She was the Mother Superior of a Monastery and she looked after several pious women. One day Viking Pirates landed […]

What we’ll do differently in 2021 – Gbajabiamila…promises focus on more people-oriented legislation…says ‘now it’s time to drop partisanship, politics’ The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the Green Chamber would focus its attention on bills and motions that would improve the ease of […]

PRESIDENT BUHARI WELCOMES U S ACCEPTANCE OF OKONJO-IWEALA’S IMMINENT WTO LEADERSHIP President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes pronouncement of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, signifying withdrawal of the country’s objection to the emergence of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General of World Trade Organization, WTO. “We certainly welcome the […]

I just spoke with Sunday Igboho and he confirmed to me that what he said about our reverred Ooni of Ife was said in the heat of the moment. He expressed his regrets and I was relieved to hear that. To err is human and to forgive is divine. I […]

by unwana Assam Being a media Practioner/blogger with rational thoughts whose major activity is researching, reading and of course, traveling across, it won’t be out of place to say that I have sufficient grasp on certain things that are happening in Akwa Ibom State especially as it concerns leadership and […]

When the Northern youths demanded that Igbos should leave the north no-one was arrested. Why should Sunday be arrested or killed for asking KILLER Fulani herdsmen to leave SW? I advise the FG to tread softly because Sunday has the full support of the Yoruba nation because he has spoken […]

By Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please, take note of the title of my column this week. I did not say Nigerians are dying. That is stale news, as well as an understatement. My focus is that the country called Nigeria is dying. I do not know what sort of security […]

Ubong Creativity David An Akwa Ibom born businessman/philanthropist and Chairman/CEO of Glomo Integrated Services Limited, Mr. Otobong Etim Udoma was among dignitaries that received Award of Appreciation from the Remedy for Victims of Religious Persecution & Discrimination Initiative (RVRP&D) for their outstanding and positive contributions to the society and the […]

N-Power: 500,000 enrolled in 2 batches between 2016 and 2020 receiving 30,000 monthly, with enrolment of 3rd batch of 400,000 in progress. NYSC Monthly Allowance increased from N19,600 to N33,000; more than 300,000 beneficiaries monthly. 75 billion Naira Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for businesses owned by young Nigerians aged […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) salutes former President Goodluck Jonathan as he marks his 63th birthday, describing him as an exceptional democrat, whose commitment to the unity, stability and development of our nation remains unparalleled. The PDP describes former President Jonathan as a detribalized Nigerian, an undiminished icon of democracy […]

The former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke has asserted that Nigerian youth were badly bruised and their scares must be healed before the Nation can move forward. Duke said the older generation who were leading the country need the forgiveness of the youths adding that the trust […]

Senator Godswill Akpabio laid the foundation for the criminality and looting that is going on in Akwa Ibom today. He imposed this evil genius on the people. Let us not forget this fact. Look at where Akwa Ibom would have been, but not for the wicked actions of these rogues […]

You say that we should thank God that your father is gracious and that he did not slaughter our people, cause them to mourn and unleash mayhem, mourning and lamentations into the land? Are you aware of the implications of what you are saying? Are democratically-elected Presidents meant to threaten […]

It has now been confirmed that the six governors of the South- south region will meet in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday, under the umbrella of the Forum of South-South Governors, to discuss issues around the mining of gold in Zamfara State. A source close to one of the […]

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka has berated the failure of public schools system in the country. He said he would continue to advocate for its restoration until those concerned did the needful. In a post on his social media handle, in a discussion on children, upbringing and independence […]

-By Femi Kayode Great leader, fearless warrior, courageous fighter, gallant soldier, standing till the end. Deliverer of the oppressed, champion of the masses, friend of the poor, voice of the voiceless, saviour of Ghana, pride of Africa: forever you shall live in our hearts. You served your people with honor, […]

I love Donald Trump and I want him to win on November.3rd. I believe he is the best for America and the world and that he is the only one that is capable of standing up to China. I do not however believe that he is infallible and his decision […]

BY: KHALID SANUSI KANI With the recent development of storming different warehouses squirrelling Covid-19 palliatives across the country by some famished “innocent” Nigerians, it has unveiled a new dimension on how wicked and uncaring our leaders have been and surreptitiously genetically modifying themselves to be the opposite. But the unbecoming […]

THE #ENDSARS PROTESTS; A FUNDAMENTAL LESSON IN DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE I heavily grieve for those who have lost their lives or been injured during the period of these protests. My deepest sympathies go to their families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. […]

BEING THE TEXT OF  STATE BROADCASTBY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. UDOM EMMANUEL,GOVERNOR, AKWA IBOM STATE, ON THE #EndSars PROTEST My dear Akwaibomites On Thursday, October 22, Akwa Ibom State, an ally in every developmental effort in our country, the cradle of peace and stability, the nest of hope for a better […]

It is unfortunate that the initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths in parts of the country against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was hijacked and misdirected, President Muhammadu Buhari told former Heads of State and Presidents of Nigeria, Friday in Abuja. In a virtual meeting with the former leaders, […]

As a democratic government, we listened to, and carefully evaluated the five-point demands of the protesters. And, having accepted them, we immediately scrapped SARS, and put measures in place to address the other demands of our youth. As a result of ENDSARS protest, human lives have been lost; acts of […]

-By Femi Adesina What a week it has been for our own dear native land! Just at the beginning of the month, as the country turned 60 as an independent entity, President Muhammadu Buhari had charged us to “begin sincere process of national healing, eliminate old and outworn perceptions that […]

POST HUMOUS TRIBUTE TO UDOKAHA JACOB ESUENE(1936-1993) THE NEED FOR IMMORTALISATION BY AKWA IBOM GOVERNMENT The famous Williams Shakespeare in one of his widely read books: THE TWELVETH NIGHT proclaimed, “some men are born great,some have greatness endowed on them while others attain greatness through hard work.” In the global […]

I was at the venue of one of the #EndSARS protests today. The safety of everyone involved in peaceful protests across Lagos is important and communicating with the CP, this is what we want to guarantee on all sides. Tomorrow, I will be meeting with HE President Muhammed Buhari in […]