On a serene Tuesday morning, 21 May, my phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message that instantly warmed my heart. It was from the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno a man I consider both a brother and a friend. His invitation to celebrate his first year in office thanksgiving service was an opportunity I eagerly embraced, driven by …

Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift. Indeed, there is something unique and exceptional happening in Akwa Ibom State, and it is time for the entire nation to rise, applaud, and emulate Governor Umo Bassey Eno. In just barely one year in office, Governor Eno is carving a niche for himself with his leadership and governance stye, which are …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has instructed that the body of makeup artiste, Abigael Frederick, who died in a boat accident with other crew members, be returned to the state for a proper burial. This directive was communicated by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ekerete Udoh, via his X account on Saturday. Eno expressed deep sorrow over …

By encouraging Miss Abang, Eno has set in motion a shining example, which if followed through, will mark a significant step in giving the Nigerian girl child, pride of place in the scheme of things. By Emeka Alex Duru I had until lately, not taken interest in activities of Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Bassey Eno, a clergy that has …

Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has asked Nigerians to return to agriculture in order to stem the current economic hardship experienced across the country, which according to him is aggravated by the longtime neglect of agriculture by individual citizens. Eno stated that the state government is making plans to cushion the effect on citizens through the planned establishment …

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has floated a social welfare programme tagged ‘ARISE initiative’ aimed at supporting the elderly people across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Mr Ekerette Udoh. According to the CPS, the governor  launched the programme on Sunday at the All …

The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the validly elected governor of Akwa Ibom State following the dismissal of the appeals of the three parties challenging the outcome of the 18th March 2023 election. This comes after the apex court panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the …

One single thread links Umo Eno, self-styled pastor governor of Akwa Ibom State, his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel and Felix Houphouet-Boigny. It is the religious bigotry and senselessness behind the Akwa Ibom International Worship Centre and the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. While Eno and Udom constructed a worship centre said to have gulped a frighteningly …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has named Ovation International magazine editor, Mr. Michael Effiong James as Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison).   According to letter, issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, 50 Special Assistants and Personal Assistants in media were appointed with immediate effect. A media expert, and whose forte is …

It was four days of hard work, very hard work. Some retreats by government officials in Nigeria usually end up as mere talk shops. But this retreat was a rigorous workshop. The working template was drafted at Akwa Ibom Dialogue held last July in Uyo, while the working document was the Economic Blueprint of the Umo Eno Administration known as …