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  Josephine Etuk Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its resolve to achieving qualitative  education through responsive , accessible and integrated academic system. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet made this known in Uyo on Thursday, during the official presentation of quality assurance items to Quality Assurance Officers and Secretaries of Local Government Education Authorities put together by SUBEB. The Commissioner who stressed on the rationale behind the declaration of state-of-emergency on  Education  by Governor Udom Emmanuel said  it was geared towards resuscitating the system for excellence.  She added that ongoing reforms in the sector such as infrastructural revolution, reconstruction and rehabilitation of structures in schools, yearly payment of WAEC fees for exiting students, advance payment of counterpart fundings, prompt payment of salaries of Teachers,etc are geared towards educational advancement. Mrs Etiebet there...

  ...flags-off capacity building for another batch of healthcare providers, social workers  by Mfonobong Ukpong More personal protection equipments have been donated to Akwa Ibom State government by the United National Population Fund, UNFPA for onward distribution to healthcare facilities in the state as part of measures aimed mitigating the impacts of the pandemic. The items which were received, Thursday on behalf of the state government by the Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Multilaterial And Donor Agencies, Mr. Nana Udom at the office of the agency at Federal Housing Estate, Esuene Street, Uyo includes,15,000 surgical face masks, safety goggles,10,000 long gloves, medical kits/Reproductive Health kits, 1000 bottles of hypo, anti-bacterial sanitizers among other items, were handed over to the state by the Programme Officer of an NGO, 'Women Health And Action Research Center, WHARC, Mr. Igboin Ezomo Brian in company of Dr. Ekanem Inyang, Chairman of a Communit...

  ...arrest, persecution of defaulters to commence, Monday Anietie Essia  In a bid to curb the high rate of road traffic and illegal parking within Uyo Metropolis, Udom Traffic Intervention Team in partnership with the Nigerian Police Force, State Traffic Command on Thursday moved to warn, sensitize and create awareness to motorist and other road users on their plans to arrest and persecute defaulters which will commerce on Monday.  Led by the progenitor of Udom Traffic Intervention Team and immediate past Vice Chairman of Uyo Local Government Council, Otuekong Hon. Ukai Udeme Emmanuel and flanked by DSP Enemuwe Godson, the officer in charge of Traffic Command gave the warning notice to motorist at Ikot Ekpene, Udi Street, Abak Road, Ekpiri Nsukara Junction as well as Osongama by Udo Udoma traffic light.  Speaking with newsmen, Hon. Ukai Udeme Emmanuel, The progenitor of Udom Traffic Intervention Team expressed dissatisfaction and displeasure over the overzealousness...

  ...Gives Legislative endorsement to Udom Emmanuel Administrative Block In a no dissenting voice, the fourteen Councillors of the legislative arm of Uyo Local Government at its sitting on 22nd April, 2021, passed a vote of absolute confidence on the Executive Chairman of the Council, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo. The Councillors in a motion sponsored by the House Leader, Hon. Akaninyene Eyo and signed by thirteen others, expressed satisfaction with the tremendous strides the administration of Dr. Udo has achieved so far. The Leader of the 7th Legislative Council, Hon. Ubong Effiong in his remarks said the achievements and healthy relationship of the Executive Chairman with the Councillors in Uyo local government area made them to pass a vote of confidence on his administration. The Councillors at Thursday's plenary also passed a resolution ratifying the naming of the new Administrative Block as 'Udom Emmanuel Administrative Block'. The ratification followed a motion moved by the Hous...

  Ifiokabasi Abia As the this year Armed Forces Remembrance Day come to an end with the laying of wreaths in honour of the departed heroes, the Chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Council, Mr Anthony Luke has restated his commitment to protect lives and property of his people. The ceremony which took place at the Essien Udim Cenotaph, Afaha Ikot Ebak was graced by people of all walks of life. The Chairman reassured the people that his administration will not rest on the fight against crimes and insecurity in the area. In his words "I owe Essien Udim people a duty to protect lives and their property." "Cultism and other social vices is now a thing of the past. The security operatives did an excellent job. I commend the DPO  of the Area, CSP Samuel Isiek and other security agents for being proactive in their fight against insecurity elements  in some communities. Urged you to sustain the tempo." "We would be doing our legionnaires, the fallen heros and their...

  By Patrick Antia The Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Council; Hon. Barr. Etetim Onuk on Tuesday flagged off another phase of road grading excercise in Itu Local Government Area with the grading of AEC works road, Ekit Itam 2. Addressing newsmen shortly after the flag-off, the Council Boss stated that the road grading excercise would improve transportation between communities and also ease rural-urban trade. He posited that having motorable access roads in rural areas remain a major avenue to boost socio-economic development. The Itu Council helmsman observed that apart from easy access to Ibom Specialist Hospital, the graded road will also increase access to market centers, thereby encouraging commercial farming activities and ensure agricultural products are available at affordable price. He pointed out that when this phase of road grading excercise is completed accross the Local Government Area, there will be increased access to social amenities. An indigene of Ekit ...

  … Enumerates Benefits to Communities, State, Ors  … This is the Opportunity we have been Yearning for – ALGON Chairman By Tony Udoh As part of efforts to ensure hitch free revamping of the moribund Akwa Palms, the State Government has urged the host communities to render maximum support as work is to commence in the site soonest. Speaking at a meeting of the host communities and Government representatives, the Executive Director of Agric Investment – Pastor Umo Eno - reminded the Communities that the plantation had been abandoned for over 25 years, adding that the Governor Udom led administration, in its desired to create jobs, reduce over dependence on crude oil and engender food sufficiency, has concluded plans to revamp the moribund company. For the record, the host communities of the defunct Akwa Palms includes; Idung Assan, Akwata and Ntakinyang in Esit Eket LGA, Orukim and Unyege in Mbo LGA, and Udung Ukpo in Urue-Offong/Oruko LGA. Pastor Umo Eno noted that Akwa Ibom i...