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  • • •Host Community to Oil Watches Legacy Rot Away Uboho David, Inido Abaikpa & Bassey Blessing   In Ibotio and Ndon Ibotio, two oil-bearing villages in Ikpa ibom clan, Mkpat Enin local government area, there is a grief that does not make the news. It is the grief of watching your fathers’ legacy rot away. It is the grief of a once-proud boarding school that produced Akwa Ibom’s best, now reduced to one leaking classroom, palm trees growing through laboratories, and cattle grazing where students once marched during inter-house sports. This is the story of Government Secondary School Ibotio, formerly, Ibotio and Ndon Secondary School. This is the story of a community that feels forgotten, blacklisted, and buried under 16 years of broken promises. Eteidung Engr. Sunday Gaius Bassey of Ibotio still remembers when the school was the pride of the area.   “When I was in secondary school age, our parents built that school. It was fully boarded, with everything. I...

  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has  secured approval for a bonded terminal in the state, following a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the Nigeria Customs Headquarters in Abuja. The development is expected to streamline trade, improve goods management, and position Akwa Ibom as a regional aviation and logistics hub. Governor Eno praised the Customs Service for the approval, noting that it would ease the cost of doing business and open new avenues for investment. “This terminal will further position Akwa Ibom as a strategic gateway for commerce in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea as we prepare for international operations at the Victor Attah Airport, Uyo ,” he said. Comptroller-General Adeniyi commended the Governor  for his developmental projects, particularly in aviation, highlighting their  role in boosting economic growth and regional connectivity. The Governor was accompanied  some senior officials of...

  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, ...

  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...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia  It was a joyful moment as members of the Nto Ekpenyong Atai 1 Uyo Chapter gathered in praise, worship and thanksgiving to Almighty God for safety, blessings, good health, provision and financial stability throughout the year. Speaking at the event, held today at Ekpenyong Atai 1, the President of Nto Ekpenyong Atai 1, Comrade Oscar Ibanga, expressed gratitude to God for His benevolence towards their lives, businesses, families and careers. He noted that the year 2025 had been marked by unending blessings, prompting them to return home to offer thanks for all they had enjoyed in Uyo. Ibanga explained that the group presented educational materials to pupils in public schools as a way of encouraging them. He said they were once like the children and wanted to support and inspire them with exercise books and pens, complementing the free and compulsory education policy of Governor Pastor Umo Eno. In his sermon, the Resident Pastor of The Holy Ghost Apostolic C...

  Well known for his steadfast adherence to principles and thorough leadership, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba stands very tall as a man of great moral rectitude. His style of leadership has distinguished him as a hardworking and an upright Nigerian. Naturally zealous about development, the current Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka comes across clearly as a competent hand that would not back away from a public interest policy. Perhaps, the most fascinating part of Asagba is that he is a reformer. A highly accomplished scholar, biochemist, and academic leader, Asagba's career reflects a lifelong dedication to excellence in research, education, and institutional development.  The seasoned academic with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and university administration began his academic career at the Delta State University, where he steadily rose through the ranks, holding several strategic positions including: Head of Department of Biochem...

  The Member representing Itu-Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ime Bassey Okon, has equipped the newly constructed six-classroom block facilitated and donated by him to Technical College, Ayadehe, Itu LGA, in fulfilment of the furnishing aspect of the project. In a press statement over the weekend, the lawmaker said, "Though the furnishing of the classroom project, donated to the school earlier in the year, was to come later due to the procurement process, more needed to be done to ensure a better environment for the students. That is why I ensured electrical wiring and the installation of fans in those classrooms. "I am an advocate of quality education. Therefore, we will continue to encourage quality learning using resources made available by my office to promote effective education at the grassroots." Okon urged the students, teachers, and community members to protect the infrastructure and other amenities provided for their area so that development can thri...

In yet another inspiring move from the administration of Pastor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom is making waves on the global stage! This time, it's five brilliant students sponsored by the state government to represent Nigeria in an international debate competition in Singapore. Accompanied by Mrs. Stella Etukakpan, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, the team was seen off at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo earlier today.  This initiative highlights the state's commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence among its youth. Stay tuned as these young minds prepare to showcase their brilliance on an international platform!

 GOV. ENO RELEASES N778.99 MILLION FOR WAEC FEES COVERING 48,797 STUDENTS The Akwa Ibom State Government has officially released N778,998,500 to cover fees for the 2023/2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebiet, revealed in an interview that this payment is for 48,797 students participating in the exam, including fees for NIN registration, biometric registration, administrative costs, and 50% of the WASSCE fee. She highlighted an increase in sundry charges, raising the State Government's yearly payment from N1 billion to N1.5 billion, with the WASSCE fee now standing at N27,000, up from N18,000. The initial payment aims to facilitate student participation in the exam, with an additional balance of over N700 million expected to be paid by the Government in the future. Mrs. Etiebiet praised the Governor's dedication to students' welfare amid economic challenges, expressing confidence that students wil...

  Aniefiok Christopher A Forum of Former Presidents of Students' Union Government, that served in University of Uyo have concluded arrangements to inaugurate it's Board of Trustees (BOT) members come Thursday, 16th December, 2021.  The Chairman of the events Planning Committee, Mr. Michael Effiom disclosed this yesterday during a chat with newsmen in Uyo. According to him, the event, taking place at E-Plus Prime Hotel, Uyo, by 4.pm, will have Obong Paul Ekpo as the Chairman of the event, while the Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo will be the chief host. Mr. Effiom announced those to be inaugurated into the BOT to include; Prof. Akpan Ekpo, former University of Uyo Vice Chancellor as BOT Chairman, Hon. Archibong Inyang, Secretary, while Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, Registrar/Secretary of Council, University of Uyo, Mr. Aniediabasi Udofia and the Chancellor of the forum, Akparawa Nse Ubeh are members. The Chairman of the plann...

 ITU COUNCIL BOSS ASSURES STUDENTS OF BURSARY PAYMENT As Students of Itu extraction mark the 2021 "Students Week" the Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Council; Hon. Barr. Etetim Onuk has reassured students from Itu Local Government Area of the administration's commitment towards ensuring the payment of bursary allowance to students studying in tertiary institutions, adding that they are currently working out modalities to ensure a smooth implementation of the policy. Onuk gave the assurance at the Local Government Secretariat, Mbak Atai; when members of the National Association of Itu Student (NAITS) Worldwide paid him a courtesy visit. He stated that the administration remain committed to fulfilling their campaign promises, including student's welfare policies. He also commended the student body for their sustained peace and stability, pledging to continue supporting their lofty programmes. In his address, the President NAITS Worldwide; Comrade Uwem Inwang ...

The Chairman , Akwa Ibom  State Universal Basic Education Board, Professor Maria Ikorok has called on parents and guardians to encourage their children and wards to avail themselves of the learning opportunity offered by the School -on- Radio Programme for Primary  Schools coordinated by the Ministry of Education to refresh their memories during the lockdown.  Professor Ikorok who  made the call while interacting with Newsmen in her  office said there was need for parents to encourage  their children to tune- in to the programme aired  on Akwa Ibom ,90.5 FM as  approved by the State Governor.  The SUBEB Chairman  explained that the School on   Radio Programme is to keep the pupils refreshed and alive  to their studies while staying at home as formal schools remain shut due to the restrictions  occasioned by the ravaging Covid 19 pandemic. She  maintained that  when children occupy their  mind...

The State Universal Basic Education Board Chairman, Prof Maria Ikorok has charged Community leaders to safeguard  Basic School facilities and other public infrastructure provided in their domains to justify government's huge investment for the overall interest of the populace.  Prof Ikorok made the call while handing over a three classroom block constructed under the 2017/2018 UBE Intervention Projects at Government Secondary School, Afaha Atai, Eket LGA. She said the call  became necessary as facilities provided by the government are for the benefits of Communities, hence the  need for them to ensure its safety . The  SUBEB Chairman directed community stakeholders to protect public utilities from vandalism arguing that, by doing so, it would save the government from investing on projects that have already been executed thereby  channelling such resources to other areas of needs. She commended Governor  Emmanuel for the prompt relea...