Author: Kufre Etuk

An international Anti-Corruption Non-Governmental Organisation: Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation has ranked the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) as 3rd least corrupt state Chapter in Nigeria. The ranking came as a result of an independent survey carried out by the NGO in which the Chapter scored 77% to emerge  3rd out of 10 state Chapters in the country and 1st in South-South. https://crestnews.ng/reintroduced-national-anthem-was-not-composed-by-colonialists-dg-national-orientation-agency/ CESVO is an international anti-corruption NGO based in Lokoja, Kogi State, which majors in exposing corruption, promoting ethical leadership, providing ethical education and self-value orientation of global citizens.…

The Director General, National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu has diffused the notion that the reintroduced national anthem was written and bequeathed to Nigerians by colonialists. He explained that the anthem was adopted after a cursory assessment of entries from both Nigerians and foreigners by a panel of six Nigerians. Speaking with newsmen in Uyo on Friday May 31 during his working visit to Akwa Ibom State, the DG acknowledged that though the economy of the country is dwindling, there is need to address the disunity plaguing the country which he said, the reintroduced national anthem will go a long way…

Healthy Life Development Initiative, a non governmental organization has embarked on enlightenment campaign on environment related issues and adaptation measures for Umuechem and Abara community women, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), adolescent girls.  The one-day event, held on February 6, 2024 at Finakon Hotel, Rukpokwu in Obi Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, was themed “Empowering Resilience: Capacity Building for physically challenged and Marginalised women on Environmental Population and Adaption Strategies.” The event coincided with the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation celebration. Dr. Mfon Utin, the coordinator of Healthy Life Development Initiative, emphasized on women’s right to…

Minister of State for Petroleum, in charge of Gas Resources, Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, has joined thousands of friends and well wishers all over the world to celebrate the first anniversary of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno in office as governor of Akwa Ibom State. In what he described as impactful leadership, Mr. Ekpo in his goodwill message acknowledged the vision and mission of the governor in taking the State to greater heights thus, “Without any doubt, your developmental programmes speak volumes about your vision and mission for our dear State.” https://crestnews.ng/menstrual-hygiene-day-aibom-first-lady-distributes-sanitary-packages-to-girls/ Obongemem, the pioneer Nigerian Gas Minister was generous in praise…

Redemption Academy Entrepreneurship Club has sworn in elected executive members as well as bed farewell to those whose tenure ended. The event which took place on May 17, at the school premises had dignitaries from different parastatals, both at the federal and state levels in attendance. Addressing the gathering, the Principal, Redemption Academy Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria O. Bassey celebrated the facilitators and members of the entrepreneurship club for the wonderful millstones they have attained. She noted that the school is known for godliness, discipline and above all zero tolerance for examination malpractice. The state representative of Small and Medium Enterprises…

In her commitment to promote good menstrual health and hygiene practices, Wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno has facilitated the distribution of sanitary pads to hundreds of girls in select Public Secondary Schools across the three Senatorial Districts in the State. Celebrating the 2024 Menstrual Hygiene Day on Tuesday May 28 with the students of Girls’ High School, Ikot Ibiok, Eket; Goretti Girls’ Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Ekpene and Union Secondary School, Ibiaku, Ibiono Ibom; Pastor Patience Eno said it was pertinent to equip the girls with proper period education and sanitary pads in order…

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said that there is no more hiding place for criminals in the State. He made the declaration on Tuesday during a media chat with journalists as part of the activities to mark his one year in office. Reacting to question on the increased cases of kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state especially along water ways and creeks, Governor Eno said that his administration is “tackling insecurity headlong”. While calling on the people and residents of the State to always report criminals within their domain, the Governor noted that his…

RHAB-YESS Foundation has put in place modalities to train over 500 youths in the state on digital skills. This is in its pursuit to continually discover, mentor and support young Akwa Ibom entrepreneurs to financial greatness and self-sustainability through capital financing/funding of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), skill empowerment of artisans and rural women, and educational support to indigent students. https://crestnews.ng/oriental-energy-inaugurates-effiat-mbo-host-communities-development-trust/ The RHAB-YESS Foundation, an initiative of Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, is bringing the digital skills training to youths of the state through partnership with ImpactHER, an African Union award-winning not-for-profit organization. According…

No fewer than 120 landlords in Afaha Oku, a major Uyo community hosting the University of Uyo and the prestigious Cornelia Conelly College (CCC) -a foremost girls school in Akwa Ibom State have cried out to Governor Umo Eno for intervention over a fast encroaching gully erosion.  The embattled landlords stormed the palace of Etteidung Emmanuel Eka, Village Head of Afaha Oku, Uyo Local Government Area on Wednesday to raise concerns over the renewed threats, aggravated by last weekend downpour. One of the affected landlords, Mr Titus Jerome Udoh, a retiree who had vacated his home said his house, located…

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Uyo zonal command in collaboration Sokoto command, has rescued 8 victims of human trafficking ferried enroute Libya. The victims who were all citizens of Akwa Ibom state comprised six girls and two boys were intercepted and rescued in Sokoto by operatives of the agency. A release signed by the Uyo Zonal Commander for NAPTIP, Mr. Emmanuel Awhen, indicated that the perpetrators of the crime have been apprehended and are facing prosecution for various trafficking offences. According to him, “four persons lured these victims in to the journey. Two have been…