Author: Kufre Etuk

At the agrarian community of Ikot Antia Obio Uyai, Ibiono Ibom local government area of Oil-rich Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, entrepreneur Michael Udofia has moved into oil palm agriculture to grow his business and boost the fortunes of his community. After connecting with the National Initiatives for Sustainable & Climate Smart Oil Palm (NISCOPS) initiative, Udofia accessed effective training and quality hybrid seedlings and planted oil palms on 33 hectares of land. Now, his farm has become a learning hub that inspires nearby farmers to adopt modern, sustainable practices for a more prosperous future. For two decades, Michael Udofia built…

In a bit to reposition the party for exploits, ward chairmen, chapter officials and critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nsit Atai LGA, have unanimously adopted Dr. John Harry as the political leader of the party. The event took place on Friday, 8th May, 2025 at Odot, the local government headquarters in the presence of party supporters and well wishers. Dr. John Harry is a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports and was later transferred to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources during Godswill Akpabio’s regime. He was also appointed by President Buhari as member, Governing…

The family of late Iniubong Umoren has threatened to sue Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following a comment attributed to her where she alleged that the deceased organs were harvested for Senator Godswill Akpabio wife’s health. The sister of the late job applicant, Ifiok Umoren, while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Saturday May 10, described the statement as “a hurtful reminder and traumatic to the bereaved family”, adding that she was there throughout the autopsy period and no part of her late sister’s body missed. The press briefing came on the heels of the recent claim attributed to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by…

The Oron Union, one of Nigeria’s oldest ethnic-based organizations, has begun a month-long celebration of its centenary, marking 100 years of fostering unity, cultural identity, and socio-political progress for the Oro Nation. The centennial anniversary, themed “Celebrating our Heritage; Reshaping our future”, was flagged off on April 26, 2025, and will run through May 23, 2025. The celebration features a lineup of cultural, historical, educational, and sporting events designed to highlight the union’s contributions to community development and national heritage. Founded in 1925, the Oron Union represents the collective identity of the Oro ethnic group, which spans five local government…

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia has disclosed the state government’s intention to produce Digital Visitors’ Manual to guide tourists in the state. The Commissioner said the visitors’ guide will not only assist tourists but serve as a compass to wherever they wish to visit. The Commissioner made this known while speaking with journalists in his office last week. https://crestnews.ng/foundation-launches-support-for-ministers-family-members-in-aibom-state/ Dr. Udofia disclosed that the Governor has approved the award of contract for continued work at the international conference centre and Ibom Tropicana Hotel, adding that the hotel is aimed at boosting the tourist…

A joint team of the World Bank and Federal Project Management Unit, FPMU of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project RAAMP arrived Akwa Ibom yesterday, ahead of the physical assessment of project sites currently being embarked upon under the Akwa Ibom State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, AKS-RAAMP on Monday May 05, 2025. The 5-member World Bank team is led by the Task-team leader, Mr. Rakesh Treparti, while the FPMU team is led by the National Coordinator of RAAMP, Engr. Aminu Bodinga Mohammed. A statement by the State Project Coordinator, Pastor Gideon Akpan, on behalf of the Hon.…

The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rep. Okpolupm Etteh, has extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State for what he described as a bold and statesmanlike endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio. In a personally signed congratulatory message made available to the press, Rep. Etteh lauded Governor Eno’s recent public declaration of solidarity and support for the federal leadership, describing the move as a “courageous endorsement” that reflects a deep commitment to the peace, unity, and sustainable development of Akwa Ibom…

Managing Director/CEO of Fens Properties Nigeria Limited, a civil engineering firm, Mr. Michael Udofia has called for a national reawakening to the transformative power of ethical and efficient procurement system. Speaking over the weekend at the International Procurement Day 2025, organized by the University of Port Harcourt, Udofia described procurement as the “frontline battlefield for national development and integrity.” Speaking asSpecial Guest of Honour on “Unlocking National Value: The Power of a Good Procurement System,” Mr. Udofia emphasized that procurement is not merely an administrative process but a strategic driver of economic growth, innovation, and public trust. “A well-designed procurement…

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) said it is targeting a partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), United States for collaboration in human resources management. President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Gobir said the goal of the collaboration was to expand the frontiers of credibility, competence, and commitment of the professional body. Speaking in Uyo during the 63rd induction ceremony of 272 new members with the theme, “Evolving Realities of People Management in the Public Service of the Future”, Gobir stated that members are leaders in the community of HR…