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  Iniemem Ndueso Akwa Ibom State Government has allayed the fears of candidates who passed the CBT exercise but were unable to attend the oral interview on their designated dates in the current civil service recruitment exercise.  There will be no penalty for absentees, rather a spillover date will be given to such candidates to go and express themselves.  This clarification was made by the Chairman of Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Ekereobong Umoh, on Tuesday, when the Documentary Team led by the Senior Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, visited to witness the interview process. Mrs. Umoh commended the Governor for upholding fairness in the recruitment process by giving all candidates a leveled ground. She stressed that the Governor was instrumental in facilitating a special ‘spillover’ opportunity for candidates who successfully passed the CBT but were unable to attend the oral interview, enabling them to c...

  By Emma Akpabio At a time when life expectancy in Nigeria remains relatively low and access to structured elderly care is limited, Governor Umo Eno is charting a new course in elders’ welfare with the completion of the ultra-modern ARISE Senior Citizens Centre, a defining milestone in social welfare that underscores his administration’s deep commitment to the wellbeing, dignity, and active living of elderly citizens. Handled by indigenous construction giant, U & K Engineering Limited, the purpose-built facility caters specifically to senior citizens aged 65 and above. It represents a bold and compassionate shift in how ageing is supported in the state. More than just a recreational space, the ARISE Senior Citizens Centre integrates healthcare, wellness, enterprise, leisure, and spiritual support within a serene and secure environment in Uyo. Located along the Uyo - Ikot Ekpene Road within the emerging ARISE Medical Corridor, the centre is designed as a daytime wellness hub wh...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia In a demonstration of accountable leadership and grassroots impact, the Councillor representing Mbiaso Ward 4 and Chairman, House Committee on Works, Housing and Rural Development, Hon. Hanson Otu, has presented his one-year scorecard in office, highlighting his stewardship and commitment to community development. The event, held last weekend in Mbiaso, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, also featured the donation of 7,500 customised exercise books, along with packs of pens and pencils, to public primary schools within the ward. Addressing stakeholders and residents during the briefing, Hon. Otu expressed heartfelt appreciation to the people of Mbiaso Ward 4 for the mandate entrusted to him, noting that leadership is meaningful only when it positively impacts the lives of the people. He commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, for what he described as transformational leadership driven by the ARISE Agenda, ...