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Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday night decorated as a grand patron of Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative, a support and campaign group of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the group, the Executive Director of Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr. Victor Antai assured at the ceremony that the group will work vigorously for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno.  Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services Limited, Engr Uwem Okoko said the group is made up of a galaxy of grassroots politicians in Akwa Ibom State who are committed to working for the success of APC candidates in Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno who was also in attendance had earlier been decorated as a Patron of the Group.

  ... says GIFA's 2nd Anniversary will hold February 20 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has appealed to citizens of the state to accept the apology tendered by the lead pastor of Household of Love Churches, Rev Yinka Yusuf, following his reported unguarded utterances and inflammatory comments against the state and its people. Speaking at the February edition of the Government House Covenant Service held at Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor said since Rev Yinka has apologized, Akwa Ibom people should accept and put the entire thing behind. He noted that Akwa Ibom people are very hospitable and accommodating, hence should accommodate Rev Yinka, and not hold his unfair utterances against him. "As a State, we have put this behind us. We have accepted the apologies. And, we are even more blessed by the Founder and General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, who was here in the State at the same time for a five-day crusade of hi...

....THIS IS OUR NUMBER ONE POLITICAL STRUCTURE- GOV ENO The President of the Nigerian Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has formally endorsed the ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, describing it as his political structure and machinery for the 2027 general elections in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday during a visit by the leadership of the Initiative, Senator Akpabio described the engagement as historic, noting that it was the first of its kind and a defining moment for political unity in Akwa Ibom State. According to him, the emergence of the ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative signals stability, readiness, and victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 polls. “With this Group, Akwa Ibom State is safe and ready for the elections. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno and I will work with this Group to achieve its set targets,” Akpabio said. He expressed confidence that Akwa Ibom State would record ...

  . . . Vows 10 Million Votes By Ifiokabasi Abia  The City Boy Movement, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, as its sole candidates for the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise massive grassroots support and deliver no fewer than 10 million votes. The unanimous decision followed a vote of confidence passed on the trio during the maiden general meeting of the movement held in Uyo, marking what members described as a strategic alignment with tested leadership and performance-driven governance. Addressing delegates drawn from across the state, the State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Engr. Iboro Johnny, FNSE, welcomed chapter coordinators and described the movement as a platform committed to promoting good governance and consolidating democratic gains. He said the endorsement was based on a careful review of the leadership records and perform...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia  In a deliberate move to spotlight indigenous enterprise and encourage homegrown innovation, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, undertook a facility tour of the Erojim Shoe and Garment Factory, a rising name in Nigeria’s creative and manufacturing landscape. Welcoming the journalists, the General Manager of Erojim Design, Mrs. Lucy Ejelonu, revealed that the company, though just over one year in existence, has carved a niche for itself by prioritising quality, excellence, and professionalism in every stage of production. She described the journey so far as one driven by passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in Nigerian-made products. Mrs. Ejelonu stressed that Erojim Design’s vision goes far beyond profit-making, noting that the company is deeply committed to giving back to society. According to her, Erojim Design has donated more than 1,000 pairs of shoes to public schools across Akwa Ibom State through the Ministry ...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia In a strong show of commitment to education and youth development, Eboho Nto Annang Foundation has distributed over 7,500 customized exercise books and other educational materials to pupils across eight local government areas of Akwa Ibom State under what they tagged " Operation Jak Ajen Aka Ngwed" The week-long outreach, which also featured sensitization programs and career counseling sessions, was designed to complement the Akwa Ibom State Government's free and compulsory education policy and to encourage pupils to remain focused on their studies despite socio-economic challenges. Speaking during one of the distribution ceremonies, the President of the Foundation, Adede. Victor Edwin Abel, described education as the most valuable investment any child can receive, noting that its rewards are immeasurable. “Education is the best thing that can happen to you,” he told the pupils. “I was once like you. I endured hardship and discipline in school, and to...