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  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...

The United Nations (UN) International University for Peace has approved the establishment of the first and only African Campus of the University in Enugu State. The approval letter was presented to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, this evening, at the EXCO Chambers of the Government House, Enugu, by the Head, Department of African Geo-politics, Geo-law and International Diplomacy, Europe Campus of the University in Rome, Prof. Edmund Ugwu Agbo, who was accompanied by one of the Masterminds/Visiting Professors of the international institution, Prof. Stella Ifeoma Inya-Agha. Pictures: Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (left) receiving from the Head, Department of African Geo-politics, Geo-law and International Diplomacy, United Nations International University for Peace, Europe Campus, Rome, Prof. Edmund Ugwu Agbo, the approval letter for establishment of the first African Campus of the University in Enugu State, at the Government House, Enugu, on Wednes...

...pledges to expand chapters of the body The Member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in the National Assembly,  Mr Onofiok Akpan Luke, has been elected and sworn in as the National President of the University of Uyo Alumni Association after the general election of the body held at the Main Campus of the University of Uyo on Friday. In his inaugural speech, Mr Luke promised to reposition the Association for the greater good of all. He said his administration will pursue four cardinal goals. "We are going to pursue reconciliation. Genuine reconciliation so that we have all hands on deck on this new administration so that we can give back to this Institution that has given greatly to us, that has given us the certificate which we have used as foundation to pursue our lives endeavours," Mr Luke said. "We are going to work towards the expansion of chapters. We are already talking to our friends within the country,  across the stat...

...as 41 Graduate Promise Etim The impact of the all expense scholarship scheme facilitated by Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East, Obong Bassey Albert, for students of the Senatorial District, is beginning to be felt, as two of the scholars from the first batch of the programme, recently graduated with first class honours, while 39 others bagged various degrees. The report as published in the annual appraisal of the scheme by its organizers in November, indicates that eighteen of the scholars graduated with second class upper degrees, while four obtained second class lower degrees. Four of the scholars also completed their medical programs, while three were recently inducted as Pharmacist by the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria. Wisdom Ibokette, an indigene of Etinan, currently on National Youth Service assignment in Kebbi State, and Ememobong Akpanekpo from Uyo, were two of the beneficiaries, who bagged first class honours, from the University of Uyo, with CGPA of 4....

...Rewards Winners of Quiz Competition By Ephraim Ekpo Deputy Leader, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and Member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency Rt. Hon (Barr.) Ime Bassey Okon, has rewarded winners of  2017/2018 (6th & 7th) Editions of annual quiz competition for Schools in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The Deputy Leader also presented a sum of 30 thousand Naira bursary to not less than 61 students from Ibiono Ibom LGA. The presentation which was done, Wednesday, during the Prize-giving ceremony of 2017/2018 editions of annual Quiz competition for Schools at Union Secondary School, Ibiaku, Ibiono Ibom LGA, featured cultural display and song rendition by school children. Speaking at the event, the sponsor of the programme, Rt Hon (Barr.) Ime Okon, congratulated the winners of the sixth and seventh Editions of the quiz competition and charged them "not to get ahead of other people but to get ahead of ourselves" His words: "As you alrea...

2017/2018 PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY *BARR. IME OKON CHARGES STUDENTS TO BE PRODUCTIVE ACADEMICALLY * DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL  Anietie Essia The Deputy Leader of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the 6th assembly, ,Rt. Hon. Barr. Ime Okon has urged pupils and students of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area to be more productive as regards their academic pursuit. Barr. Okon gave this charge yesterday during the 2017/2018 Prize Giving Ceremony held at Union Secondary School, Ibiaku for schools in Ibiono Ibom as part of his annual Quiz Competition for both nursery, primary and secondary schools in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The occasion which is the sixth and seventh edition of the Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ime Bassey Okon’s quiz competition, an annual event billed to encourage and support the achievements of some outstanding pupils and students which is widely recognized and warmly welcomed by schools i...

IME OKON'S ANNUAL QUIZ COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY HOLDS TOMMORROW Enwono-Abasi Elisha The prize giving day for winners of the Sixth and Seventh editions of the Ime Okon's Annual Quiz Competition of Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools holds tomorrow, Wednesday, 28th November, 2018. The event which will take place at Union Secondary School, Ibiaku, Ibiono Ibom LGA will mark the seventh year of Rt. Hon. (Barr) Ime Bassey Okon sponsoring the programme. Speaking to Journalists in Uyo, the Ibiono Ibom representative in the State Asaembly, Barr. Okon disclosed that a seasoned academic, Prof Okon Ifut will be the Chairman on the occasion. Also in attendance will be eminent sons and daughters of the State in the academia, members of the State House of Assembly, Royal Fathers, political and business class, Parents and Guardians, among others. The Ibiono Ibom Lawmaker who is also the Deputy Leader of the Sixth Assembly, said the aim of the exercise was to support th...

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is to build an auditorium at the University of Uyo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. *The Managing Director of the commission, Mr. Nsima Ekere, announced this on Sunday night during an interactive session with members of the university's senior staff club at the club house within the university's Town Campus in Uyo.* Ekere told members of the club, mostly lecturers, who turned out massively, that he was in the process of awarding contract for the construction of the auditorium. He noted with delight that the dualization of the access road to the university's Permanent Campus was completed while work was nearing completion on the flood channelization and hostel construction, still at the Permanent Campus. Ekere, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives' Congress (APC), said he would explore the possibility of@ constructing an access road to the club house in the remaining period of his stay at NDDC but promised t...

Education industry is the youngest in the world -Prof Ikorok IFIOKABASI Abia The Chairman, State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), Akwa Ibom state, Prof. Maria Ikorok has said that the education industry is the youngest industry in the world today Prof. Ikorok gave this assertion today in a 12 days capacity building workshop on  Strenghtening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE) with the theme: Planning Better ASEI (Activity Student Center Experience and Improvision) Lesson held across the three Senatorial District of the state. In her words, "children are born these days and we always have this industry to admit them. I want us to take it as a responsibility to contribute to the development of our societies by making education something that is acceptable for every child. Recognize that there are the one that will be in the helm's of affairs tomorrow. "The children we train today are the ones that will administer in our estate tomorrow. We sho...

Federal Govt scraps HNDs, merges polys with varsities From Madu Onuorah, Abuja The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved a comprehensive reform of Nigeria's tertiary education system, scrapping the award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) by the nation's polytechnics. In effect, the award of the HND will be limited to only the students currently admitted for the programmes. Also, all the programmes currently being run by the polytechnics, which are not technology-based, and which are about 70 per cent, will be scrapped. Under the new rule, the polytechnics will now become campuses of the proximate universities with the Vice Chancellors of those universities appointing provosts for the polytechnics, subject to the ratification of the Universities Councils. The polytechnics will now be limited to award of the National Diploma (ND) while those desirous of further education will be awarded the Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) by the proximate university. ...

Federal Govt scraps HNDs, merges polys with varsities From Madu Onuorah, Abuja. THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved a comprehensive reform of Nigeria's tertiary education system, scrapping the award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) by the nation's polytechnics. In effect, the award of the HND will be limited to only the students currently admitted for the programmes. Also, all the programmes currently being run by the polytechnics, which are not technology-based, and which are about 70 per cent, will be scrapped. Under the new rule, the polytechnics will now become campuses of the proximate universities with the Vice Chancellors of those universities appointing provosts for the polytechnics, subject to the ratification of the Universities Councils. The polytechnics will now be limited to award of the National Diploma (ND) while those desirous of further education will be awarded the Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) by the proximate univer...

...Put basic learning across A'Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel is not only providing free and compulsory education in AkwaIbom State but He is also putting in place basic infrastructure for learning across the state. This is St. Mary's Science School Ediene Abak, where work is in progress through the Interministerial Direct Labour Committee to remodel, re-equip and re-order the history of the school. If the art of showcasing old demeaning details of this school, was done in good fate, it certainly shouldn't have been done after intervention work had since started at the school, without recourse to the present development put together by Governor Emmanuel!