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  ... reiterates commitment to celebrating outstanding indigenes  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the Mayor of Islington in the United Kingdom, Jason Utitofon Jackson, as a distinguished Ambassador of the State whose accomplishment is a beacon of inspiration to the youths and people of the State. The Governor made the remark when he received Mayor Jackson and his family who were on a courtesy visit at the Governor's Lodge, Uyo. Mayor Jackson, a native of Ika Local Government Area and his family are in the State to take part in the 38th anniversary celebration of the State's creation. Governor Eno noted that the State under his leadership would continue to reach out to, and celebrate its indigenes who are doing outstandingly well in their vsrious careers and professions. He acknowledged the achievement of Mayor Jackson as something new and spectacular especially within the region, and must be encouraged and celebrated. The Governor commended Mayor Jackso...

  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged the newly elected leadership of the State chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria to synergize with his administration, and  eschew parochial sentiments in order to advance the ARISE Agenda. Speaking while receiving the new youth leaders, the youths- loving Governor who, dressed in shorts and Polo tee- shirt, having just returned from the gymnasium, said he was very particular about the youth development,hence his administration's decision to create a separate Ministry for Youth Development. He urged the council Chairman to strive to leave positive footprints, saying, "During your tenure as Chairman, you should be able to say you pioneered this or that programme with your executive. That is the legacy you should leave behind. Work with the Honourable Commissioner to train and develop our young people. That is all I expect from you, not to fight yourself or the Government." The Governor who has been emphatic about ...

  • Named 2025 South-South Nigeria Humanitarian Personality  History was again inscribed on the sands of humanitarian excellence at the South-South Nigeria Excellence Awards 2025, when Dr Christopher Okongko, President of the Okongko Charity Foundation, was decorated with the prestigious South-South Nigerian Humanitarian Personality Award by the Global Skills Hub, United Kingdom.  The high-profile investiture staged at Autograph, New G.R.A., Port Harcourt, drew dignitaries —  thought leaders, industry top brass, international investors, development advocates, professors/academics and politicians together under one roof. The coveted award, observers say, is more than a ceremonial plaque; it is a global imprimatur of distinction, affirming Dr. Okongko’s transformative interventions in social welfare, poverty alleviation, and community development across Nigeria and Africa. For decades, Dr. Okongko has pioneered life-touching initiatives through the Okongko Charity Foun...