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 °°°AS GOV ENO FACILITATES CHRISTIANS ON EASTER BEING THE TEXT OF THE EASTER BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PASTOR UMO ENO, GOVERNOR, AKWA IBOM STATE, MARCH 31ST, 2024 “HE AROSE THAT WE MAY ARISE” 1.Fellow Akwaibomites 2.My wife, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, and I join you in celebrating the joy that Easter represents. 3.Easter is an important event in Christendom. It signifies the trial of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the pain and suffering he experienced leading to His crucifixion, and His ultimate victory over death through resurrection, which has brought salvation and redemption to mankind. 4.It is also the ultimate display of sacrifice and of love as aptly captured in Ephesians 5:2 (KJV) “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us as offering and a sacrifice to God.” 5.This is my first Easter broadcast to you my dear AkwaIbomites, since you massively elected me on March 18,  2023, to be your Governor. My gratitude to you f

PDP Returnees Seek Realignment into party ...as Ward Meeting holds across the State Priscilla Akpanettot No fewer than 52 political returnees in Uyo, Ward 8 have appealed to be reabsorbed and realigned into the People's Democratic Party (PDP). They made the appeal on Saturday, March 30, 2024, on the occasion of the Party's Meeting held at Use Ikot Ebio Offot Town Hall in Uyo. Speaking on behalf of the returnees, Hon. Mike Edem and Elder Aniefiok Awah expressed that they didn't abandon the PDP but rather went on a sympathy mission to other Parties. "It's quite unfortunate that our sympathy didn't help those we gave it to so, we're back to base", Hon. Mike Edem said. He then appealed that they be reintegrated so as to work hard and help secure Governor Umo Eno's second term bid. Receiving them, the Political Leader of the Ward and Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Sir Charles Udoh charged them to remain steadfast and resolute with t

  IKOT ABASI WINS 2024 AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNOR'S CUP … Governor Umo Eno to receive first, second and third place teams on April 3 Ikot Abasi local government area will pocket a whopping sum of Five Million Naira (N5,000.000.00) for emerging the champions of the 2023/24 Akwa Ibom State Governor's Cup competition after beating favorites Uyo local government area 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. At the final which had the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno as the Special Guest of Honour at the Uyo Township Stadium, Ikot Abasi took the lead in the second minute of the encounter through Abraham Bassey, before Shedrack Anthony level things up for Uyo five minutes from half time.  The second half started with an early scare from Uyo, but the effort was ruled offside by the FIFA badged centre referee, Mfon Akpan. Uyo continued to threaten, but missed a golden opportunity to grab the winner in the 83rd minute when striker Shedrack Anthony failed to convert his spot

  Heal The World: Ntatam Rescues Destitute family from Windstorm  Disaster ..... Offers a new home and relief materials The Torch bearer of Heal the world mission, Dr Emmanuel Ntatam, weekend, rescued the Destitute family of Mr Clement Udo Akpaetok of Osuk Ediene, who lost their house and belongings to a disastrous windstorm that claimed properties in Ediene community, Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The compassionate leader sprang into action upon hearing the sad event that nearly claimed the lives of Mr Clement and his family, delegated the team to immediately arrest the situation and create a new path that will reposition the family for a fresh start.   Relieving Mr Clement and his family of emotional trauma, Ntatam  rented a new apartment  for the family, pending when the promise of erecting a new structure for them by the government is fulfilled, sooner or later, this is even as he purchased household items, food items and other needed relief materials to ease thei

" Emulate Christ, Sacrifice For One Another," Akpabio Tells Christians As the world celebrates Easter, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Christians to imbibe Jesus Christ's spirit of humility, love and sacrifice during and even after the celebration of His death and resurrection.  Akpabio, who stated this in his Easter message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated all Christians at home and in the diaspora for successfully completing the 40 days Lent and witnessing yet, another Easter celebration. He said "Just as Jesus Christ in His humility and love offered Himself for the redemption of mankind, I admonish us all to emulate Him and make sacrifices for one another. "Jesus Christ is an embodiment of love and as His followers, we are expected to radiate love in every aspect of our life, especially in this season of Easter.  "Let us, therefore, show love to one another, our neighbours, our leade

  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 stabilization

  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 and