Author: Kufre Etuk

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has begun sensitization on national value charter and national anthem in Akwa Ibom State. The nationwide sensitization began in Akwa Ibom State on Friday October 11, with a stakeholders’ meeting at the Federal Secretariat Uyo. Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, Director, Orientation and Behaviour Modification (OBM), Barr. Tessy Nnalue noted that the essence of the sensitization is for Nigerians to reaffirm commitment to the National Values Charter, and also reverse to the old National Anthem, which she described as a symbol of our shared identity and heritage. https://crestnews.ng/one-year-at-national-assembly-patrick-umoh-emerges-lawmaker-with-highest-number-of-bills/ “The National Values Charter embodies the core…

As Akwa Ibom people prepare for the local government elections on Saturday October 5, a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dr. Eunice Samuel Thomas, has predicted victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibeno Local Government Area. Dr. Thomas, a former Commissioner in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Akwa Ibom, led the charge at a well-attended rally in Upenekang on Tuesday, where she assured the people of Ibeno that the APC will emerge victorious. Dr. Thomas has been instrumental in reviving the APC in…

A renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Prince Sam Ukut, has commended the state governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno for his determined efforts to revamp public schools across the state, transforming them into citadels of excellence. Ukut made this known in the company of his wife, Rita, during the donation of hundreds of essential educational materials to pupils in Methodist Primary School Ikot Abia Idem/ Ikot Enwang, Ikot Ekpene on September 24, 2024. According to him, “the governor has made remarkable investment in repositioning public schools across the state to attain academic excellence. “In addition to investing heavily in infrastructure, government…

The Christian youths have commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for his excellent people-focused governance since inception of office. The Christian youths made this commendation on Thursday during a courtesy call on the Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Christian Youths to the Governor, Apostle Barr. Samuel B. Inyang in his office, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Christian youths, drawn from major churches in the State and Fathers In Faith for Good Governance, led by Rev’d Dr. Emem Jacob, General Overseer, Christian Fellowship Evangelical Nigeria, visited the SSA to express satisfaction of the Christian youths over his appointment…

As part of the events to mark World Tourism Day, WTD, Akwa Ibom State Government through Ministry of Culture and Tourism has concluded plans to host first ever boat regatta and fishing festival. The event slated for September 27, 2024 at Marina Beach, is targeted at soothing Nwaniba and adjoining communities hosting Ibom Icon Hotel and Marina Beach, which is considered as one of the major slave trade routes. The celebration which is planned in line with the theme of the 2024 WTD celebration, “Tourism and Green Investments” is designed to see tourism as sustainable transformation driver to communities –…

Journalists in Akwa Ibom State have identified reactionary information sharing and management  approach by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, as reason for negative perception of the company by Nigerians and called for a more proactive approach in information sharing. They described NNPC as a child of circumstance, taking bullets from Nigerians for other government agencies because of lack of information. https://crestnews.ng/new-dawn-microinsurance-limited-begins-operation-in-aibom/ Journalists, drawn from different media houses in the state and national correspondent, made this known in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom during a media roundtable at AKMAG hostel on Tuesday, September19, 2024. Setting the floor opened,…

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND)  has advocated for multilateral engagement for sustainable peace in the Niger Delta. This was disclosed by  Afeno Super Odomoro,  Peacebuilding Research Coordinator (PIND) who represented PIND Executive Director, Tunji Idowu in a  peace building program with the Theme: “Capacity strengthening for prevention of conflicts in Akwa Ibom State” held on Thursday August 29, in Uyo. PIND averted that over 919,500 farmers and Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been reached with information on agricultural and business best practices; improved knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of over 457,729 farmers & SMEs that stirred…

Hon. Patrick Umoh PhD, member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara federal constituency has sponsored the highest Quality of Bills on Constitutional amendment in the first legislative year of the 10th assembly of the House of Representatives. Hon. Umoh sponsored 14 quality Bills which are currently at various legislative stages, 12 motions and eight (8) petitions in his first legislative year at the National Assembly. FACTSHEET, published in May 2024 by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, PLAC, a non-governmental organisational working on legislative strengthening, elections and Civil Society Organisations engagement, in collaboration with the House of Representatives, and the UK Foreign,…

Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on University Education and the Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, is set to fulfill one of his campaign promises by launching a comprehensive capacity-building programme focused on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professional competency development. This initiative, which completely reflects his commitment to human capital development, is specifically designed to empower the youths of his federal constituency. A statement by his Media Unit explained that the training, scheduled to run from August 26, 2024, to September 14, 2024, will take place at the Federal Constituency Office located at 79 RCC…