Leadership

By Vincent Akpan. Over the years, Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District, has suffered contrived blows. The blows are predominantly orchestrated by those who think they can wake up every election year and choose anybody, simply put, a stooge under the platform of the now extinguished PDP to represent the […]

REVISITING EPHRAIM INYANG-EYEN’S SENATE AMBITION AND MANIFESTO “I have the personal ambition, conviction, competence, and tested capacity to make a difference. Nobody is sending me. I have come to seek your mandate. It is not my right but a privilege which you hold the power to grant”. And I assure […]

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE With great pleasure and optimism in better days to come, I, on behalf of my family, convey my warmest felicitations to all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the auspicious occasion of the 62nd Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence! First and foremost, I use this momentous occasion […]

The Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board (AKHMB) on Tuesday 30th August, 2022, honoured Elder Benjamin Udobia with a meritorious award for his contribution in the development of the sector. The program had as its theme “SUCCEEDING IN THE LAND OF LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES” Elder Ben who is the […]

By Ani Michael The Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, also known as Eket Federal Constituency is one of the outstanding and important federal constituencies not only in the South South region but in the entire country because of her strategic import. This federal constituency is blessed and endowed with abundant natural […]

-By Abdulrahaman Sade Recent negative media vituperations and false Allegation on the former Chief of the Air staff of the Nigerian Air force AIR Marshall Sadique Abubakar Rtd is not only laughable but clearly sponsored maliciously to dent his clean and unequalled image as the most successful Air chief in […]

(i am using one of my tributes to SB Abubakar when the NIGERIAN AIR FORCE turned 56 to set some records straight as desert Herald spearhead a campain if calumny agaist former Air chief Sadique Baba Abubakar.)No predicament of public office in Nigeria is more sordid than the exposure it […]

Not everyone may have known that Governor Udom Emmanuel came into power with very few men who peradventure, some are still with him in the State executive council. The very first four of them were; Ephraim Inyangeyen, Dr. Ukpong, Akan Okon, and Dr. Nsikan Linus. Apart from these few men, […]

Brekete Family, a human rights and good governance advocacy media group in Abuja, has purchased the 2023 Presidential election nomination form for Governor Udom Emmanuel with a call on the Akwa Ibom State Chief Executive to accept their appeal and step forward for the contest. The form was purchased, Wednesday […]

By Ubong Sampson At first, my relationship with Ekong Sampson was a case of a public officer and a critic. In my early days of media practice, I had chosen to restrict my closeness with public/political office holders so I don’t have to enjoy favours that would have me mortgaging […]

By Uwem Etukudo The changing nature of the world calls for new revolutions in many aspects. And as developed nations are already setting the pace in this trend, Akwa Ibom, an emerging brand among Nigeria’s subnationals, must recreate her leadership template to fit perfectly into the mould by establishing an […]

Otobong Sampson February 24, 2022 Often times, I feel the Akwa Ibom PDP chair is in the wrong vocation. He shouldn’t be in politics. He lacks the duplicitous character of a chameleon, the slipperiness of a serpent, and the slyness of a conman. He is not at all gifted in […]

By Usen, Polycarp There is a popular dictum that the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. While in a distant land (somewhere in Nigeria) when Akwa Ibom State was administered under the leadership of former Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON now […]

It may be surprising to many how Iniobong Robson, the two term council chairman of Esit Eket has been able to stand tall amongst his colleagues in the past four-five years in office, and now as the ALGON chairman of Akwa Ibom State. Again, people may be wondering why the […]

By Inemesit Ibok “The boss drives people; the leader coaches them. The boss depends on authority; the leader on good will. The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm. The boss says ‘I’; the leader says ‘we.’ The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown. […]

I had long decided that in this buildup to 2023, I’ll only respond to intelligent arguments on who is bringing what approach to governance, and more as it concerns the plans and preparedness of my principal for the collective good of Akwa Ibom state. At the same time, I’d vowed […]

Governor Udom Emmanuel has bagged a Distinguish Leadership Award from the Nigeria Police Force, in recognition of his sterling leadership qualities and partnership with security agents to promote and sustain peace in Akwa Ibom State. The award which took place on Wednesday, during a State Banquet, at Banquet Hall, Government […]

Governor Emmanuel has appreciated the Police and other security agencies for their cooperation in maintaining relative peace in the State over the years, and advocated for redeployment of intelligence apparati to enhance the efficiency of the Police. Governor Emmanuel made this known during the opening of a- 2 day Conference […]

AMAZING GRACE SERIES 17 by Ubong Sampson Medical intelligence and surveillance represent a very useful component in the health care system, especially regarding control of diseases outbreak, bioattack, etc. There is increasing role of automated-based medical intelligence and surveillance systems, in addition to the traditional manual pattern of document retrieval […]

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Thursday said the country needs a capable leader that will address the problems facing the nation. Atiku stated this in Abuja at the 19th edition of the Daily Trust dialogue which featured the theme, “2023: The Politics, Economy and Insecurity.” “What is important now is […]

Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied media report that a petition on alleged corruption against him and Scott Tommey, has been received by the UK Fraud Office, saying, the allegation is a figment of the imagination of the purveyors and sponsors of the allegation. A statement signed […]

By Unwana Assam – Eket Before now, not many people knew much about the man, Okpolupm Etteh. Not because he has not been there. Not because he has not been part of the past administrations in the state. Not because he has not been contributing in quantum to the successive […]

•••• Buhari ‘ll Leave Behind, NDDC With New Terms Of Reference For Development- Akpabio The leaders of Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Forum ( NDENYF) on Thursday in Abuja, passed vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for their commitments to the […]

AMAZING GRACE SERIES 13 Sectoral GOALs in Glimpse (Education) By Ubong S. Every government goes into power with a minus…so because it would have to make policies, take decisions and actions that will likely open up rooms for criticisms. As natural as this appears, the level of minus a government […]

NSUKKA AND UDOM EMMANUEL’S GRAND VISION UDEME NANA One does not know why the Governor of Akwa Ibom State was picked as this year’s guest speaker on such an auspicious occasion. He isn’t an Alumnus. And therefore not a great Lion. He is an Akokite. As one journeyed through the […]

By Ubong Creativity David The present Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akwa Ibom State, Hon Frank Archibong does not need any introduction within the political space of Akwa Ibom State and beyond. He holds the ace in crisis management, peace initiative, administrative purity, bridge building through social engineering […]

Rev Richard Peters Following my reaction to the varying outbursts made by some Oro brethren on the Ibom Deep Seaport project, it has become necessary to set the narratives straight lest my message is misconstrued.I had said in the opening paragraphs of my previous piece that Oro Nation have been […]

-By Unwana Assam. Ekid nation is one distinct and unique ethnic group, situated in the southern part of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is a geopolitical, ethnic group with a minority bloc in the state, unlike Ibibio, Oro. Ekid is ancestrally made up of Esit Eket and Eket local government […]

Wisdom Bassey Upon his assumption in office, Gov. Udom Emmanuel met a state struggling to put an abled and skilled population into productive engagements and promised to change that ugly picture. This commitment, I guessed, was to check the tide of brain drain and guide against young people being enticed […]

Extravagantly graced for impact and superlative performance, Gov. Udom Emmanuel is a perfect expression of good leadership. His love for God and visionary leadership style has distinguished him from other governors of the federation, hence his unparalleled feat in the provision of the dividends of democracy to the people. While […]

…Pass vote of confidence on Governor Udom Emmanuel Unwana Assam Uyo Senatorial District Media Practitioners Forum (USDMF) has declared its total support for the newly inaugurated political movement in the state known as Maintain Peace Movement as well as passed a vote of confidence on Governor Udom Emmanuel for his […]

Let Us Address This Looming Food Crisis Before It Becomes a Calamity. The warning given by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations on Wednesday, July 29, 2021, of a looming acute food crisis in Northern Nigeria should not be ignored. That dire warning should be seen and […]

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 11TH MEETING OF THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM HELD ON MONDAY, 26TH JULY, 2021 AT BAUCHI. Governors elected on the platform of the PDP met in Bauchi, Bauchi State on 26th July 2021. The meeting deliberated once again on the state of the nation, […]

Alhaji Mohammadu Buhari,The President and Commander in Chief, Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Aso Rock, Abuja. It has become necessary to react to the “ADVERTORIAL” by Oron Unioncarried in THE POST WEEKDAY newspaper of 14th July 2021 titled “ Anopen letter to President Muhammadu Buhari Re: Constitution of theManagement of Board […]

Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has charged members of the Ambassador For Voice Of Change Initiative (AVCI), to keep to their agenda of preaching peace as agent of change to Nigerians and not to rush into endorsing any politician for the office of the President in 2023. […]

Affirm part ownership of the seaport land Urge Ibom Seaport Implementation Board to ignore distractions. The people of Ekid nation have challenged the Ibom Seaport managers to ignore unnecessary distractions and deliver “a world class port” that will be of benefit to all. At a meeting between critical stakeholders and […]

It’s an honor to be invited as a one of the discussants in this public lecture and a greater honor share this platform with our very revered Former President HE Dr GoodLuck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, the face of democracy in Africa in this present age and generation.My appreciation to Chief […]

-By Unwana Assam, Eket In the words of the German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile”. And according to Sheri L. Dew, an American author, True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not […]

-By Unwana Assam 10th June, 2021, made it exactly two years since the current members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly took the oath of office to serve their constituents in their various constituencies. From time immemorial, celebrating an anniversary has been a norm, depending on what one celebrates. […]