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The Akwa Ibom State Government has directed the Akwa Ibom State University to immediately recall Iniobong Ekpo, a student expelled for allegedly insulting the Governor Udom Emmanuel on the social media.
The decision follows the review of a report submitted to the State Executive Council by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet who chaired the panel to review the circumstances leading to the said student’s expulsion.
The Special Committee which was given two weeks for facts finding on the expulsion, had interviewed the embattled student as well as principal staff of the University.
Although the details of its recommendations were not made public, Governor Udom Emmanuel who has repeatedly showed his passion in educational advancement and human capital development programmes for young people in the state, immediately ordered that the student be allowed back on campus by the University to continue his studies.
Governor Emmanuel also announced that the Ikot Oku Ikono flyover project is ready and will be commissioned on July 16, 2021 by noon.
Briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr Ini Ememobong said August 21, 2021 has been approved as the state coconut day, when 300,000 nuts will be planted to boost coconut production in preparation for the start of operations of the State owned coconut oil refinery at Mkpat Enin..
…Meets with SEC, Chapter Chairmen of Party “Our party must not fail Akwa Ibom people” – State PDP Chairman The New State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Rt. Hon (Elder) Aniekan Akpan has formally assumed office as the 7th Chairman of the Party. Shortly after arriving the State Secretariat […]
“Our party must not fail Akwa Ibom people” – State PDP Chairman
The New State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Rt. Hon (Elder) Aniekan Akpan has formally assumed office as the 7th Chairman of the Party.
Shortly after arriving the State Secretariat Complex of the PDP in Atan Offot, Rt. Hon Aniekan Akpan proceeded to hold a maiden meeting with State Officers of the Party.
Presenting the New State Chairman to the State Exco members of the Party, Deputy Chairman of the PDP, Rt. Hon. Lawrence Udosen described him as a committed member of the Party who has served Akwa Ibom State in various capacities across different strata of leadership, adding that his wealth of experience in leadership will be pivotal to the flawless victories that the PDP will record in future elections.
Rt. Hon. Udosen enlisted the total support of State officers to the new Chairman.
Addressing the State Officers of the PDP, the State Chairman of the Party, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan said he remains deeply grateful to the Governor and leader of the PDP in Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Mr Udom Emmanuel and the entire party structure in the State for the confidence reposed in him to serve, promising that his administration will, with the humongous support of all members of the Party, and Akwa Ibom people write new stories of conquests for the Party in the state.
He said; “Our focus will be to build on the successes of the past leadership of this party and to expand the umbrella to cover as many Akwa Ibom people as possible. We will open up the party for more people to come in. As a party we will do everything within our powers to ensure that the trust and confidence that Akwa Ibom people have continued to repose in our party by giving our members the mandate to serve them is not betrayed. We must get to work immediately. That is why I am asking us to mobilize our people to get involved in this Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise. In the days ahead we will evolved strategies to create easier access to help our people register.”
State Executive Committee members who spoke at the meeting were unanimous in their message of welcome for the new chairman and promised to work with him to ensure that the PDP maintain its winning ways in future elections in the State.
The State Chairman immediately after the meeting with State Executive Committee members, met with Chapter Chairmen of the PDP in the 31 Local Government Areas.
Addressing the Chairmen, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan said it was important for him to meet with the Chairmen as they are critical to the journey that lies ahead.
He briefed them of plans to re-energise the Party at the grassroots level in order to deepen the party’s taproot in the different Local Government Areas.
The Southern Governors Forum at the end of the meeting held on Monday, 5th July, 2021 reviewed the situation in the Country and focused on the current security situation, constitutional amendment, Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
Rising from the meeting, the Forum agreed on the following:
Re-affirmed their commitment to the unity of Nigeria on the pillars of equity, fairness, justice, progress and peaceful co-existence between and amongst its people.
The Forum reiterates its commitment to the politics of equity, fairness and unanimously agrees that the presidency of Nigeria be rotated between Southern and Northern Nigeria and resolved that the next president of Nigeria should emerge from the Southern Region.
Security a. The Forum reviewed the security situation in the country and commends security operatives for their relentless efforts in restoring security and safety and commiserates with families and loved ones of those who have fallen in the line of duty; b. Re-emphasised the need for State Police; c. Resolved that if for any reason security institutions need to undertake an operation in any State, the Chief Security Officer of the State must be duly informed; d. the forum frowns at selective criminal administration of Justice and resolved that arrests should be made within the ambit of the Law and fundamental human rights; e. Set a timeline of Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 for the promulgation of the anti open grazing law in all member States; and f. Resolved that Funds deducted from the Federation Account for the Nigeria Police Security Trust Fund should be distributed among the States and Federal Government to combat security challenges.
Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Law: i. The Forum commends the National Assembly for the progress made in the passage of the PIB; ii. the Forum rejects the proposed 3% and support the 5% share of the oil revenue to the host community as recommended by the House of Representatives; iii. the forum also rejects the proposed 30% share of profit for the exploration of oil and gas in the basins; iv. However, the forum rejects the ownership structure of the proposed Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The Forum disagrees that the company be vested in the Federal Ministry of Finance but should be held in trust by Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) since all tiers of Government have stakes in that vehicle.
In order to consolidate our democracy and strengthen the Electoral process, the Southern Governors’ Forum reject the removal of the Electronic transmission of the election result from the electoral act; and also rejects the confirmation of exclusive jurisdiction in pre-election matters on the Federal High Court.
The Forum unanimously chose Lagos State as its permanent secretariat and appreciated the Governor of Lagos State for the wonderful hosting of this meeting while commending him for his good work in the State.
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN Governor, Ondo State and Chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum
A Nigerian man, Nnanna Emeka, is on the run after he allegedly killed his 4-month-old pregnant in Ugbele Mgbidi area of Imo State.
It was gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday, July 3, 2021, just three months after the couple tied the knot.
According to a source, “He wanted to take his wife out on a date, and then, probably take her to somewhere and k*ll her. He would have come back to cook up stories to cover his track. But unfortunately for him, the wife refused to go out with him.
Just few days before, she had told a friend that for the past week her husband’s character has changed, that she doesn’t understand him anymore. So, we believe that’s why she refused to go out with him.
However, after trying fruitlessly to get his wife to go out with him, he allegedly decided to k*ll her inside their apartment and take her corpse to the place where the ritual will be performed.
He was said to have used a rod to hit her on her forehead. But while trying to transport the body, people became suspicious and confronted him. But he took to his heels and as I speak, he is no where to be found.
They got married three months ago and the deceased was four months pregnant with his child.”
A former state House of Assembly member, Elder Aniekan Akpan has emerged the new chairman of Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party.
He emerged during a Special State Congress of the Party at the Nest of Champions,Uyo.
The state leader of the party, Governor Udom Emmanuel, accompanied by his wife Martha, led other delegates to the special Congress.
Aniekan Akpan hails from Ikot Oku Usung, Ukanafun Local Government Area, and is a retired professional teacher and school administrator.
His political profile commenced with his appointment as member, Caretaker Committee, National Republican Convention (NRC) – 1992
He served as Secretary, Ukanafun Local Government Council – 2000 – 2002, and was later elected executive Chairman, Ukanafun Local Government Council from 2008 – 2011.
He served as Member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly from 2011 – 2015, before being appointed as the state Commissioner for Education in 2015.
Elder Akpan, an elder of Qua Iboe Church of Nigeria served as a Commissioner l, in the Local Government Service Commission from 2019 before he resigned few months ago to indicate interest in the party plum job.
As the 7th Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Elder Aniekan Akpan is expected to serve out the remain years of Obong Udo Ekpenyong’s tenure which was truncated following his as sudden death earlier this year.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Wednesday morning, swore in Justice Ekaette Francesca Fabian Obot as the Acting Chief Judge of the State, taking over from retired Justice Godwin Abraham.
At a memorable event held in the state Executive Council chambers, Governor Emmanuel reiterated his stands on gender equality and merit.
While commending Justice Ekaette Obot for a good record of effective discharge of her duties, the Governor explained that her selection as acting Chief Judge was strictly on merit.
“Let me congratulate the newly sworn in acting Chief Judge, don’t ask how the selection process came ,she has served the state so well.
“It’s a good thing and I don’t have any doubt that she will do so well, you know women are really struggling and should be given a chance in the society.
” I read during Covid-19 how women who were in charge, handled the pandemic so nicely, I want to believe that the judiciary will fare more efficiently,” he said.
He also thanked the immediate past Chief Judge, Justice Abraham for serving creditably.
Governor Emmanuel explained that his government has continued working to fill the gaps and bring about synergy between the executive and the judiciary arms of government.
“We will try to strengthen our judiciary system to promote unity, oneness and progress.
“See the way we work together in synergy to serve the state, you can ask the speaker, he’ll tell you same, it’s is a collaborative government and there is separation of powers,” he said.
He urged the acting Chief Judge to ensure the unity of the judiciary, intérprete the rule of law while charging other judges to stand by her and give her the necessary support she needs to take the judiciary to greater heights.
Governor Emmanuel also charged the Judiciary Service Commission to fast track and prepare for her confirmation as substantive Chief Judge of the state.
Justice Ekaette Obot is the third female head of the state judiciary, and eight Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State.
The Chairman of Akwa Ibom state Technical Committee on Ibom Deep Seaport, Mrs Mfon Usoro has been elected Poineer Chairman of the Governing Board of Nigerian International Maritime Summit ( NIMS ).
She was the pioneer Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA .
The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of NIMS, Mr. Emeka Akabogu disclosed this in a statement recently.
While explaining the latest development, Akabogu said that Alhaji Aminu Umar will be the Chairman of the Event’s Advisory Council for the Summit taking place in Lagos from the 5 – 6, October, 2021 .
According to Mr. Akabogu, ” NIMS is promoted by an industry-wide coalition of the Nigeria’s maritime private sector, and it also draws support from key government bodies “.
” It incorporates a strategic conference, a hybrid exhibition and an industry gala to create a first rate promotional business development and policy activation opportunities ” . Mr. Akabogu said .
Mr. Akabogu further stated that Mrs. Mfon Usoro was renowned for her dexterity and cross-cutting experience in shipping areas, including cabotage, finance and ports.
The CEO of NIMS hinted that other members of the Governing Board are: Mr. Greg Ogbeifun and Mrs. Margaret Orakwusi .
He added that a leading ship operator, Alhaji Aminu Umar will be the Chairman of the Advisory Council that will represent diverse sectors of the maritime industry .
Other members of the advisory council also includes: Princess Vicky Haastrup (ports and terminals), Mr Olumide Sofowora SAN (maritime law), Mr John Oguntokun (marine engineers), and Mrs Jean Chiazor-Anishere SAN (women in maritime).
Otunba Kunle Folarin (services), Dr Bolaji Akinola (media), Capt. Tajudeen Alao (master mariners), Alhaji Mahmud Bamanga Tukur (oil trading) and representatives from the freight forwarders, finance and security services also make up the council. He stated.
His excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom state.
UPDATE
The vision of Governor Udom Emmanuel in making Akwa Ibom a world class destination for business and leisure has received more commendations.
The latest comes from the Management of ExxonMobil, with the multinational oil company expressing satisfaction at the quality of facilities at the 21 Storey Office Complex, Dakkada Tower, in Uyo.
The Head Public and Government Affairs of the organization, Mr Effiong Esumo, who led a delegation of ExxonMobil staff to inspect the facility on Friday, said he was delighted that the building and the installed facilities are of world class standards.
“We have not found issues with the building or facility apart from some few areas that could be addressed as an in-tenant, but overall it is a fantastic facility”, he said.
Mr Esumo also said the visit was primarily because the organization has much interest in the building and assured that the management of his organization will meet and be briefed on his findings after which they will get back to the Akwa Ibom State Government.
“The fact that we are here shows we have serious interest for the facility” he added.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Special Duties, Rt. Hon. Okpolupm Etteh received and conducted the delegation round the facility.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Engr. Efiong Efiakedoho applauded ExxonMobil for furthering its interest in the Dakkadda Tower by sending the delegation for facility inspection.
The Commissioner assured that any adaptations and suggestions to the Tower to enhance its functionality would be implemented, where possible.
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