Author: Kufre Etuk

Civil society groups and other stakeholders in the health sector within Niger Delta have identified open government approaches as a necessary ingredient for more efficient and effective delivery of health services to citizens. The call was made during a Learning Event organized by Policy Alert and its partners under the aegis of the Niger Delta Open Government Observatory (NOGO). The event which had the theme, “How can Open Government partnership enhance effective healthcare  delivery at the sub-national level?”, was designed to create a space for public inputs to the NOGO project, which is working to improve uptake and implementation of…

Barely 25 days since Akwa Ibom children were kidnapped on their way for national service and kept in the kidnappers den much has not be heard about them. Our politicians seem quiet while their parents thrive hard with endless tears on the whereabouts of their children who were kidnapped on their way to save the country. It can be recalled that on 17th August 2023, prospective corps members who were travelling to Sokoto and Zamfara States from Akwa Ibom State were abducted. A total of nine graduates from different institutions including University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State University and Heritage…

Women In Nature Conservation Organisation (WINCO) (GLFx Uyo Chapter), with support from Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) in partnership with the Centre for International Forest Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), is looking for 3  interns to be trained and engaged on field activities and on-going WINCO and GLFx Uyo community projects. This is contained in a statement signed by the chief executive officer of the organisation, Mrs Emem Umoh and made available to the Pioneer. https://crestnews.ng/investigation-how-anambra-physical-planning-board-violated-law-in-demolition-of-chinedu-orjiakos-property/ According to the statement, interested applicants must possess the underlisted requirements: He/ she must currently be a student or recent graduate in a…

The commitment to provide quality policies to better the educational needs of students by the State Government has been reiterated by Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet. Etiebet stated this on Tuesday 21st August while receiving students of Akwa Ibom origin studying medicine and surgery in tertiary institutions across the world under the aegis, National Association of Akwa Ibom State Medical Students (NAAKIMS) Worldwide who were in her office on a courtesy call. Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet who received a certificate of recognition as Patron of the student body presented to her by the President, Comrade Idara Ekpuk, also assured them…

In an unprecedented move, aimed at cushioning the harsh effects the removal of fuel subsidy, has had on the workers in the state, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has ordered the immediate payment of one billion Naira for gratuities of primary school teachers in the State. Also approved for immediate release is 800 million Naira leave grants for Local Government Workers and 600 million part payment of gratuities for state civil servants. Disclosing this to journalists in his office, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh said, Governor Eno also approved the payment of leave grants…

Wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno has paid a special visit to Children of Divine Home, Atan Offot, Uyo where she donated food items to the children. The Governor’s wife who visited the orphanage on Tuesday August 1, was accompanied by female government dignitaries. Pastor Patience Eno urged the children to be of their best behaviour at all times, noting that she was optimistic that they would grow up to become very important people in the society in future. She encouraged the children to be obedient to their caregivers and as well have the fear…

Following the submission of commissioners’ list to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has rejected possible reappointment of Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet as Commissioner for Education. In a letter addressed to the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and submitted to him on Friday July 20th, the NUT also gave criteria on who should be appointed commissioner for Education in the state. Confirming the letter, the state chairman of NUT Edet Emenyi, in an exclusive interview with The Crest, decried the overbearing attitude of Etiebet, and warned against her reappointment…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said his wish and prayer is for him and his wife, Foluke “to be taken home together when the time comes”. The man of God shared his “fervent prayer” in an Instagram post while celebrating Foluke on her 75th birthday. In the post, Adeboye described his wife as one of the greatest gifts bestowed upon him by God. https://crestnews.ng/atmosfair-sav80-sensitizes-aibom-women-on-mitigating-impact-of-climate-change/ Adeboye, 81, also warned that anyone who dares to harm Foluke will face “divine retribution”. “Besides the salvation of my soul and the baptism of the Holy…

A former lawmaker, Senator Kola Ogunwale, has called on governments at all levels to consider increasing budgetary provisions for the health sector. He noted that allocating more funds to the health sector will help to curb avoidable deaths. Ogunwale, who was in the Senate between 2003 and 2007, spoke in Osogbo on Saturday at the maiden edition of Deacon Noah Oderinu Memorial Colloquium. https://crestnews.ng/youths-attack-ex-gov-udoms-aide-ekuri-during-umo-enos-thank-you-visit/ He also enjoined citizens to engage the services of only licensed health practitioners to avoid death by error and noted that every unqualified personnel should also be held accountable for the death of any of their…

By ITORO BASSEY Some youths in Essien Udim LGA, on Wednesday, launched a fierce attack on Ekuri Felix, a former aide to ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel, during a thank-you visit to Ikot Ekpene senatorial district by Pastor Umo Eno to celebrate his recent emergence as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. The incident took place at Ikot Umo Essien, the country home of Chief Michael Afangideh, political leader of Essien Udim, where Ekuri and his team were confronted by a group of young individuals allegedly associated with one of the current government’s protocol groups. The assailants were observed to have approached the…