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Eno denies withdrawal of ex-governor Udom Emmanuel’s security details

Tunde Opalana 7 October 2025 0

Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom governor, has denied reports that he ordered the withdrawal of security operatives attached to his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, told journalists in Uyo on Monday that deployment or withdrawal of police personnel is the prerogative

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Akwa Ibom assembly denies plans to probe former governor Udom Emmanuel

Promise Eze 13 August 2025 0

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that it intends to investigate immediate past governor Udom Emmanuel, describing the reports as false and misleading. Kufreabasi Edidem, the deputy speaker, made this known in a statement issued in Uyo, the state capital, and circulated to journalists on Tuesday. According to Edidem, no committee […]

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Ex-Info Boss slams NACAT’s claims against Ex-Gov Udom Emmanuel

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By Theresa Donatus Comrade Ini Ememobong, former Commissioner for Information, Akwa Ibom State, has strongly rebuked the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) for their public accusations against ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel, claimed the group has conducted a “sustained vitriolic media trial” against him. In a press release made available to newsmen

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Former Governor, Udom Emmanuel recounts near-death experience

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2023 0

The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has recalled his narrow escape in the 2016 Reigners Bible Church building collapse, saying it is a mystery only God can explain. Udom recounted the tragic incident during a special Thanksgiving/Welcome Service by the United Evangelical Church, Lagos Township Superintendency, on Sunday, which was organised to […]

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Gov. Udom scores administration high on 6-year performance

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2021 0

Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says his administration has performed above 85 per cent in the last six years. Emmanuel said this during an interactive session with newsmen while presenting his scorecard in Uyo on Friday. He said that in spite of the economic and security challenges that confronted the country, his administration had […]

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5th Anniversary: Udom inaugurates 300 bed isolation centre in A’Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2020 0

Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has commissioned isolation centre as part of activities to mark the first anniversary of his second term in office. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Uyo on Sunday, Governor Emmanuel said the 300 bed capacity centre was constructed within 30 days for COVID-19 patients and would be used as […]

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Don’t drag us back to evil years, Udom warns critics

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel on Friday, maintained that the state is living in peace and its people would not want anything that may endanger the prevailing peace in the state. He also cautioned against any discussion about 2023, saying it is too early to do so. Governor Emmanuel, who spoke in a statewide […]

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COVID-19: Udom’s political appointee applauds his decision to slash salary of aides

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The decision of the Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel to slash the salary of all Political Office holders in the state by 20 percent as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has been described as proactive steps. Giving the thumbs up for the governor decision while fielding questions from newsmen on government decision […]

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A’Ibom: Udom cuts salaries of political appointees over fall in oil price

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has slashed salaries of all political appointees in the state by 20 per cent, citing the fall in oil price as reason for the pay cut. In a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Governor Udom also mentioned poor […]

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COVID-19: A’Ibom shuts livestock markets

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, announced the closure of livestock markets as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Emmanuel, in a statement signed by Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to the State Government and Chairman, COVID-19 Management Committee, declared the markets closed “with immediate effect”. “The markets

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Udom to inaugurate post- COVID-19 economic recovery c’ttee

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2020 0

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has schedule May 1, for the inauguration of post -COVID-19 economic reconstruction committee in the state. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem in Uyo on Wednesday, he said the state governor has directed that the committee be constituted to handle all […]

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Coronavirus: Udom cancels random testing, says it’s waste of resources

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2020 0

Akwa Ibom state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has cancelled the idea of random testing of residents for COVID-19 in the state, saying such venture is absolute waste of government funds. Speaking at a media briefing held at Government House on Monday night, Udom said residents of the state who need testing have already been tested in […]

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COVID19: Udom orders fumigation of major towns, public places in A’Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

Akwa Ibom state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has ordered for immediate fumigation of highly populated cities and other locations in the state as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) before the lockdown order against coronavirus pandemic can be relaxed. Addressing newsmen in Uyo on Sunday, the Chairman of Akwa Ibom state Environmental and Waste Management Agency, […]

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Coronavirus: Udom extends lockdown in A’Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has extended the lockdown order as a means to check the spread of coronavirus in the state. Addressing a press conference in Uyo on Thursday, the Chairman of COVID-19 incident management committee and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem said Governor Udom ordered the lockdown of […]

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COVID-19: Udom signs quarantine, restriction of movement law in A’Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

Akwa Ibom state Governor, Udom Emmanuel has signed the quarantine and restriction of movement law to check the spread of the coronavirus in the state. Gov. Udom has also nominated the state Commissioner of Police, Imohimmi Edgal, to lead the task force for the enforcement of the law. In a release signed by the Commissioner […]

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Udom debunks rumour of COVID -19 spread in A/Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Governor Udom Emmanuel has dispelled rumours of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic into Akwa Ibom state. In a state wide broadcast on Saturday, Gov. Emmanuel assured the people of the state that the rumour concerning the spread of the disease in the state is false. He said that as a proactive leader, the state […]

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Retirees urge Udom to create pension commission in A/Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

The Akwa Ibom state branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has urged Governor Udom Emmanuel to create the state pension commission to handle pension related matters in the state. Addressing members of the union on Wednesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, state Chairman of the union, Obong E. D. Ekpo said […]

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Buhari, others eulogize Udom’s late father

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for the legacy left behind by his late father, Elder Gabriel Nkanang, who died at age of 90 years President Buhari, who was represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo last Saturday at the funeral service of late Nkanang, said the deceased left behind the blessings of a […]

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FG lauds Udom for commitment to Ibom Deep Sea project

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The federal governme­nt has commended Akwa Ibom State for showing genuine commitment in the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port project in the completion Agenda of Governor Udom Emmanuel. Speaking on Sunday at the project site in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom, the Director-General of Infrastructure Conce­ssion Regulatory Com­mission (ICRC) Mr Chidi […]

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Gov. Udom appreciates God for peace in A/Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has expressed thanks to God for the peace that the residents of the state are enjoying under his administration. Gov. Emmanuel, who spoke yesterday at the Ibom Hall ground, Uyo during the one -day solemn assembly to usher in the year 2020 and to re-dedicate the state to […]