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  ...Commissioner Declares Akwa Ibom Among Safest States in Nigeria By Ifiokabasi Abia The Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG), through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced its partnership within the Akwa Ibom Food Festival (AKIFF) 2025, scheduled to hold from November 18 to Saturday, 22, 2025, at Unity Park, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo The event, themed "Optimizing Akwa Ibom Cuisines, Taste, Tourism, and Economy,” l aims to showcase the state’s rich culinary heritage, promote cultural tourism, and boost economic opportunities across the food and agro-allied sectors. Speaking during the official unveiling and media parley in Uyo, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anietie Nseowo Udofia, described tourism as “the heartbeat of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE agenda,” emphasizing that the quality of local cuisine forms an essential part of the tourism experience. “The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will partner with AKIFF to promote our culture, cuisine, and economy while ...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) has rolled out a ₦1.5 billion empowerment initiative to support over 2,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses across the Niger Delta region. Through this ambitious program, beneficiaries will receive grants and soft loans ranging from ₦200,000 for nano enterprises to ₦3 million and above for micro and small businesses, in a bid to strengthen local economies and stimulate sustainable growth. Covering Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, and Delta States, the initiative underscores NDCCITMA’s firm commitment to inclusive economic development and poverty reduction through grassroots entrepreneurship. Speaking during the official flag-off ceremony of the Economic Development and Investment Partnership Scheme held at the Technology Incubation Centre, Uyo, the Vice Chairman and one   of the  Directors of NDCCITMA, Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Dr. Iniobong Esuene, reaffirmed th...

. . . Tackle economic challenges at grassroots  "Teach us how to fish and we will never lack fish." This age-long adage captures the enduring philosophy of the Niger Delta people. The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) was established to tackle economic challenges at the grassroots and promote sustainable development across the region. Its mission is to create economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, and local industrial growth. NDCCITMA seeks to collaborate and engage with major industries to establish vocational and technical training centres throughout the Niger Delta.  These centres will focus on under-water welding, gas welding, agricultural innovation, and other vocational trades, reducing dependence on imports while harnessing the region’s abundant resources.  This initiative aims to fight poverty, improve food security, and drive inclusive economic progress. The Niger Delta Development Commi...

  You're a Symbol of Peace, National Unity,  Group tells Gov Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has been described as a symbol of National Unity for his bipartisan politics and all inclusive governance. Executive members of Advocates for Good Governance and Humanity, the Renewed Hope Agenda, led by Hajiya Zainab A. Ibrahim Director General made the remarks on Friday during a call on the Governor in Abuja. The group maintained that the governor has not only concentrated in delivering democracy dividends across the nooks and crannies of Akwa ibom state but has ensured political inclusion, tolerance and peaceful co-existence among every group irrespective of political leaning in discharging his duties. "We are happy that you are one outstanding governor who understands that political parties are just mere vehicles to get to political office but more importantly you understood the need to unite the people for the purpose of ensuring unity, love and general good of al...

Herdsmen sack A'Ibom Community  ° ° ° flouts Anti - grazing laws   Scores worried by incessant attack on farms by herdsmen despite the Anti - grazing laws undermining the efforts of Akwa Ibom State Governor to encourage people back to farming for food sufficiency,   distraught farmers in Ifa group of six villages, Uyo  local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State yesterday protested over the invasion of their farms by herdsmen. Confirming the incident, Women from the affected communities, namely: Ifa Ikot Akpan; Ifa Ikot Abia Nkpo; Ifa Ikot Obong; Ifa Ikot Idang;I  Ikot Akpabio; Ifa Ikot Abia Ntuen who were numbered in hundreds jointly cried to Akwa Ibom State Governor whom they said they gave their undivided mandate, to please kindly Save their Souls as herdsmen may one day kill their people. While counting their losses on the invasion, the farmers said the herdsmen led their cattle to plod and graze on their farms in defiance of the state government’s ban on ...

  AS GOVERNOR ENO FLAGS-OFF FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION TODAY By Ekemini James  In the face of Nigeria's escalating inflation, exacerbated by the fuel subsidy removal, a revolution unfolds in the heart of Akwa Ibom State. Alas, this revolution is not one of loud proclamations or grandiose displays, but of gentle, consistent acts of kindness that ripple through the lives of the less privileged. The Bulk Purchase Agency, a brainchild of Governor Umo Eno's administration, stands as bedrock to this transformative movement. Governor Eno, a man whose life narrative is a testament to the triumph of compassion over adversity, has emerged as a vanguard of the people's welfare. The Governor in his proactive, forward-thinking and empathetic disposition opted to establish a Bulk Purchase Agency to combat the soaring prices of staple food items.  This initiative comes as a lifeline for those buffeted by the harsh winds of economic hardship. It is not just a mechanism for market stabilizati...

  AKSG SETS TO PARTNER LAVENDER FARMS FOR EXPANSION  ...donates utility vehicle to support young A'Ibom Agropreneur Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has demonstrated his commitment to the Agricultural Revolution aspect of his ARISE Agenda by partnering an indigenous  company, Lavender Farms to scale up its farming operations. On a visit to the Farm at Afaha Etok, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, Governor Eno directed that the SSG, Prince Enobong Uwah and Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Offiong Offor, should liaise with the farm management to explore possible areas of partnership to develop the farm, and also announced instant donation of utility vehicle to aid the farm's logistics. The Governor said, he was proud of the Ikono born Managing Director of the farm, Ubong Inyang, stressing that his venture into agriculture was in line with the government's ARISE Agenda.  He commended Ubong's dedication to the running of the massive integrated farm venture ...

  APC Defends Akpabio Over Budget Padding The All Progressives Congress has come out to defend the embattled president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio over the raging issue of padding of the 2024 budget of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  The Senate padded the budget with a sum of three trillion naira to the chagrin of citizens of the country, who expressed their displeasure over the attitude of the lawmakers to the suffering of the people of the country.  Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party has asked the Senate President to resign over the matter. The publicity secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba challenged Godswill Akpabio to resign and allow an independent probe into the matter.  However, the All Progressives Congress countered the approach of the PDP to the matter. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, argued that there is no unusual thing in what Akpabio did and that there is no need to involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio...

  100 DAYS IN OFFICE: Inibehe Umah changes narrative in Ini LG ... Group lauds Superlative Performance  In the annals of governance, the first 100 days in office often serve as a litmus test for leaders, a period marked by promises made tangible, aspirations turned into action, and a glimpse into the trajectory of leadership. It is within this crucible of time that the true essence of a leader's vision, commitment, and capability is laid bare. In the case of Hon. Inibehe Umah, the Transition Committee Chairman of Ini Local Government Area, these initial days have been nothing short of transformative, characterized by a relentless pursuit of progress and a steadfast dedication to the welfare of the people.  On the auspicious day of December 7, 2023, amidst a backdrop of anticipation and optimism, Hon. Inibehe Umah was sworn in as the Transition Committee Chairman of Ini Local Government Area. This seminal moment marked the dawn of a new era, as the mantle of leadership was...

           Adebisi Shonubi           Adebisi Shonubi has emerged and taken over as the acting Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor Following the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend Godwin Emefiele as CBN governor, Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, the Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, has taken over as the acting Central Bank of Nigeria Governor. It was  earlier reported that Tinubu has suspended the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. Willie Bassey, a Director in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced this in a statement on Friday night. “This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.” Adebisi Shonubi has taken over as the acting Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Adebisi Shonubi “Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs ...

  ...As thanksgiving, get-together turns carnival Ifiokabasi Abia The President of Share it Get Paid, Amb. Ofonbuk Ubokudom has said that 2022 ' we are going to have a bigger, stronger and better life than 2021'. Adding that, every business that ever made money in the 21st Century is as a result of creating value in the market place. Simply put, the business is taking a different direction because the society in which we currently are, people are struggling with their salaries, especially  as salaries could not meet people's wants. Thus, one source of income cannot sustain satisfying lifestyle among families. Amb. Ubokudom gave this assertion today at Share it Get Paid Thanksgiving and Christmas get together held in Uyo. He hinted that there's a need to add another source of income to what people are doing right now with their part time, spare time and full time work for residual income. In his words, "In 2022  we are going to have a bigger, stronger and better lif...

       Engr Ofonmbuk Ubokudom ...As BMS ends in style  IFIOKABASI ABIA The President of Shareitgetpaid (SIGP) Project, Ofonmbuk Ubokudom has said that surviving the present economy you need a network marketing business as it will create residual income to help you achieve your financial goals and dreams. Ubokudom gave this assertion today at the November 2021 edition of Body Mind and Soul (BMS) with the theme ‘Breaking barriers’ in Uyo. He added that BMS is the converge to recreate passion for success in the industry.   In his words, “I want to celebrate those who are in the industry and want to make fortune out of it. SIGP has strategic partners like Aim Global, Nature’s Way Uttah, USA, Access Bank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, NAFDAC, SON, DSM, WEIDER among others. “The People who are currently doing the business I urged you to be focused, and be committed to building people to contribute to the society. You need to be focused on Network Marketing Industry as it...