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 of the Inspector-General of Police, not governors. “To the best of our […]
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 […]
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 in Uyo on Tuesday, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]